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When do I know it's the right time to see a professional for my anxiety?

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Profile: Lovekensa
Lovekensa
April 11th, 2015 9:23am
When you feel that it is disrupting your day to day life. When you feel like you can't manage it by yourself and need help to control your panic attacks.
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Profile: peace1991
peace1991
April 9th, 2015 10:33pm
I think its time to see a professional when its all you can think about and it distracts you from everyday life.
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Profile: gentleRabbit
gentleRabbit
March 12th, 2015 8:19am
When you no longer can control the levels of your anxiety and relaxation techniques stop working. If you feel too overwhelmed by your anxiety and it is beginning to control your life or personal relationships, it's time to see a professional. Anxiety does not control you, you are the one in charge!
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Anonymous
March 4th, 2015 2:56am
You will have to seek professional help if its been too long and if its inter-fearing with your day to day activities.
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