Anxiety

Cbt does not address emotional issues

I have had anxiety all my life and was disappointed the only alternatives are medication and cbt. Saris can make anxiet worse, there is a flipside and side affects. Cbt is way oversold like it slots in as a fix up as part of the medical model. To me there needs to be something more. There are complex problems associated with anxiety such as isolation, lack of social networks, possibly lack of bonding or emotional connection , which increases anxiety and that's when real crisis hits.

Anxieety

I waaaaaaaaatche dyour programe with interesr but was rather disappoinetd that some of the drs thought the anxiety goes away as you get older unfotunatly in my owncase it hasnt infact it has recently got worse !However the tools and exercise that I learnt from PADA ( Panic and Anxiety Disorder Asscoiation) they were fantastic and while I do need medication all the things I have learnt do help as times you regres a bit for no reaason so take heart SBS was a great topic thank you :-)

Anxiety

I was most impressed with the show on Tuesday night. I watched it because I have an anxiety disorder and was so relieved to hear other people's stories. I kept saying "that's me" all the way through the show. To Anna re her email..I severely injured my back 4 years ago and as a result of all the drugs and painkillers I was given I developed severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I have spent most of the past 4 years flat on my back at home or in hospital and also in the toilet!! Just stay positive!!

Anxiety

The whole point being missed about mental health is early detection. If your not aware and go through life, your issues become complex and often more than not the system cannot provide effective cure.$$$$. The society we live in is band aid fix society. Until this is attended too little is going to change. Anxiety in this society can be a result of ie; the resident evil (bullying/Harr) at all levels from childhood to work life to death. Social abuse is a disease and we are a result of this.

Thyroid

After several years of increasing panic attacks and a major one last year it turns out that they were caused by over prescribed T3 by the medial profession. Many $ later spent in councelling, Endocrinologist etc. One Dr finally suggested because T3 level was <.01 would acct for symptoms. Why doesn't the Medical Profession instantly check thyroid levels of all patients suffering mental health issues. So many of them seem to be in the dark about it.

Anxiety and IBS

Nothing new unfortunately in this show and I agree with other viewers - many of the Drs' comments were flippant and very over-simplistic. It is quite unusual I believe (but many web forums confirm 1000s of sufferers worldwide), but for some of us, the physical symptoms of anxiety/panic disorder include IBS. To put it simply, add all the regular panic symptoms with a constant fear of messing yourself in public. Not an unprecedented fear - it happens. It is petrifying. If anyone knows a 'cure'...

anxiety

I was a little disappointed with the program about Anxiety. I don't feel it really said anything different and the real people who are troubled were over run by outgoing people who were a little egotistical. I have experience with Anxiety, being married to someone for 35 years who has suffered from it, and 3 of our 4 children have inherited it, although, one has been resolved. I just felt the show didn't really achieve anything and it left me feeling disappointed. I always enjoy Jenny though!

Anxiety caused by Hashimoto's disease

I have autoimmune anxiety caused by Hashimoto's disease. This is caused by a physical condition, I also wish this type of anxiety could have been acknowledged and discussed.

panic attacks

bendigo I was interested in your comments that your panic attacks are instgated by your digestive system - I suffer with reflux and always thought the feelings I was experiecning - i.e. rapid heart beat and not feeling too good was from eating the wrong food etc. etc. Would welcome your comments on this

anxiety and depression

That comment from Anthony about Dale Carnegie is true Years ago I worried about everything and i mean everything until I did an evening course with Dale Carnegie and when i got to read his books and I read the Phrase WHAT IS THE WORST THAT CAN HAPPEN? I stopped worrying cos' when you ask your self that question and know the answer it ain't worth worrying about!