Please help me, feel like my toes are hanging off the edge?

Question

I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, diagnosed at 11 and I'm 22 now. I have had it under control but the past few months I feel like I'm slipping. I have had a lot of stress in my life, ie. moving, parent's moving, childhood home being sold/majorly renovated, lost job, can't find new job, working in bad jobs, etc. My anxiety is so bad now I feel like I'm on the edge. I cant afford to go see a psychologist I cant afford anything I dont know what to do please help, people who are familiar with anxiety disorders help is appreciated.

Answer 1

Call the local health department and see if they can help you. Also, some help can be done on a sliding scale or payment plans. Hang in there!!!

Answer 2

Are you in Canada?

Ask your family doctor to refer to a psychiatrist, not psychologist.

Psychologist want to be paid,Psychiatrist are free in Canada but you have to be referred to from your family doctor.

Or go to a mental health clinic,they will help you for sure.

There is a lots of help here in Canada for mental health patients. Are not we lucky?

Medications are expensive though,but if you are in a low income bracket they are free too,covered from your provincial government.

Are not we lucky here in Canada?

where you live? Let me know where you live  maybe I can help you to find more information and locations in your area.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I can honestly say that there are so many things put before us each day, all we can do is take one day at a time. Hang in there, things get bad then they always seem to turn around you'll see. For fun, encouragement and maybe a little added insight; go to a book store and pick up "Psychology for dummies" (cheaper than a doctor, yet not a substitute) it is a real fun read. It helped me get through when I lost my grandfather, best friend, unborn child, job and jet ski. It will get better.

Answer 4

I sufffer from anxiety and panic attacks as well.  Look in your phone book and call a local Mental Health Mental Retardation Center.  They should be able to get you a referal.

If that doesnt work, call your local county hospital, and if you have to, go see them.  They can give you some medication and possibly a referal to a local psychiatrist, who will charge you on a sliding scale.

Lastly, call a local church, and ask them if they know where you can get free medical care in your city.

If you need to talk, you can always e-mail me, as I know what you are going through.