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Trouble Coping With Anxiety
Lately, I've been really struggling to control my anxious thoughts and compulsive tendencies. I recently started working at an internship and have great difficulty forcing myself to go due to the anxiety I feel by the social obligation it requires. As a result, I am often absent during the week. I am always worried about what people think of me or if people are judging me. During times of great stress, I feel like running away. This is irrational and unrealistic seeing as my savings have been greatly reduced in order for me to finace working at this internship, which happens to be unpaid. I'm not currently on medication nor am I seeing a therapist because I don't have health insurance. Another factor that concerns me is my age. I am twenty-six years old and still living with my parents. I feel like I'm not advancing or progressing in life because of my anxiety. I often seriously think about running away but I know this is irrational, illogical and unrealistic given that I don't have enough money to support myself. I worry that I'll never fully be able to care for and support myself like everyone else does. Everything in life, especially social interaction, is very difficult and strenous for me. I currently have $250 in my savings account--I know most of the responses will try to dissuade me, but I would like to know if there are any options I can pursue in order to move forward with my life. I'm thinking about possibly going into the airforce; I know it would be a great challenge but they provide housing and a stipend every month for food. Plus, I'd be earning money and living independently.
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You need to find counceling options available in your area the most common and best treatment of social anxiety(social phobia )is Cognital Behavioural Therepy this could be in a group or individual would the government health department pay in your area?ask your doc anyhow and medication like a low dose of antidepressent wil help ask your doc its important you get help cause this is one of the easiest mental illnesses to overcome get it treated asap
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I am not trying to burst your bubble here believe me but if I know in the Army if you show signs of medical problems you will be medically discharged depending on the situation. If you are having problems with anxiety I suggest seeking counseling to help you learn techniques to help you cope. If you do not have any insurance to get medication then you could call around to see if there are any mental health places that are willing to put you on a sliding scale where you can pay monthly. There are always options out there, Even when we have no insurance. You could check your local area to see if there is a Thundermist near you. I do know they are one of the few places that are willing to let patients pay monthly on their bill. I'm not highly familiar with the Air force but I wish you the best luck.
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I think you need to stop and think about your life. If you don't like the direction your life is going than you need to change course. Now why do you always think about what people are thinking about you? Their opinion about you DOESN"T MATTER. Maybe you should find a job that pays and suits your personality. You have to find what makes you HAPPY IN LIFE and GO FOR IT. Talk to your parents. I'm sure if they knew how you felt they would be glad to help in anyway they can. And also, don't go into the airforce if your heart isn't in it. You shouldn't do something you don't like just because it pays well.
Hopefully this helps.
~Andrew~
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You should try some marijuana dude, totally helps your anxiety decrease.
It makes you calm and alot less stressed.
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