I've been feeling constantly anxious lately, about everything. My heart is always racing, and I really feel like I can't control anything. I think I need to see a psychologist, but when I told my family, they brushed it off saying, 'You’re fine, don’t be so dramatic.' Do you think I should keep going like this or should I handle it on my own? What do you think is the right thing to do?
I would wake up every morning feeling something like anxiety, my heart would race wildly, and I couldn't breathe. When I went to the psychologist, it turned out I had serious anxiety disorder. I think you should try to go on your own in some way; your family may not understand, but it's your health.
In such cases, a very common "minor anxiety disorder" is actually being referred to. Especially if there are sensations of palpitations and a feeling of lack of control. Sometimes, a type of therapy called CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) can make a significant difference in just a few sessions. Starting with a psychiatrist initially can also be a good idea.
My brother teased me in the same way, I was really upset. But then I realized that their reaction was out of ignorance. Do it for yourself, I mean, if necessary, handle it on your own.
On one hand, I'm wondering, how did you explain this to your family? Saying 'I want to see a psychologist' could easily be perceived as just being spoiled or something. Maybe you needed to explain it a bit more seriously and in detail, because it's hard for their generation to understand such things right away.
Let me also say, this stress doesn't make a difference whether it's noon or evening. Just feeling like something will happen continuously throughout the day is very tiring. But as you said, maybe I didn't explain it properly, so I need to ask a bit.
I think you shouldn't be too open about this situation with your family. Because once they call it 'spoiled behavior', they'll keep it going. Also, maybe instead of talking to them, you can talk to someone else (like your sister, aunt, etc.) and get support. It seems like there might be a bit of a classic authority problem going on 🤭
It's definitely not normal for you to experience this often, that's for sure. But on the other hand, finding a good psychologist is a matter of luck; there's no guarantee you'll find a good one. Do thorough research and be clear when you go. Leave your family aside, take yourself seriously at first.
