Getting Help
So, normally I can manage my anxiety, but lately it's been spiraling out of control. I'm dealing with a lot of "new" experiences (mostly school/internship related), and that seems to trigger my anxiety even more. I talked to a listener a few days ago because I needed to vent, and it made me realize that I needed to get professional help. Whenever I've had physical problems I went to the doctor, so why shouldn't I take care of my mental health as well?
Back in 2014 when I was still an undergrad I had group therapy, individual therapy, and I was on medications, but I stopped. I didn't feel like my group therapy was a good fit for me, I had trouble coming up with things to talk about with my therapist, and I was afraid of my psychiatrist (because, you know, social anxiety).
After some googling, I found out that my current school has free counseling and psychiatric services for all full-time students. Say what??? Sign me up (although the only way to make an appointment was by calling on the phone so I was shaking and had sweat dripping down my arms). Putting my tuition to good use here.. I just need to promise to myself that I'm going to commit to this. If I feel like something's not working, I'll discuss it with someone, but I won't quit. There, I've written it down so now I have to go through with it. I've made a list of things that I'm struggling with just in case I blank out during my first appointment tomorrow.
I like reading about other people's experiencies, so please feel free to share.