Hey guys this probably isn’t the right place, but I’m new to mental health issues. About two weeks ago I started having crippling anxiety attacks, mostly at or right after work. I do intl logistics for my company so I’ve had a pulse on all this bullshit from the getgo.
At the same time I started having blood pressure issues, and the combination has a vicious feedback loop of anxiety > elevated heart issues > anxiety etc.
My doctor gave me 30 Xanax (and a plethora of heart meds), I’ve looked up self help type stuff to help with the anxiety… Mindfulness, breathing exercises, etc. Daily walks and exercise help the most but I feel so out of control of my emotions I don’t really know what to do anymore.
Should I talk to my GP and get on something long term? Therapist? Keep trying self help?
I’m 38 and otherwise healthy, no depression, slightly overweight but physically active and eating healthy. I stopped all my vices (nicotine, alcohol, most weed I still take edibles CBD) and I don’t know how to cope without being self destructive.
If anyone else is going through this and getting traction just let me know your experience I guess. I don’t know anyone irl as affected as me so I mainly just want validation I’m not alone and there’s a path forward.
Any help is better than struggling alone which is what these people are doing. As someone who actually uses the platform I’ve not had a bad experience and have had the same therapist.
Just because anecdotally, it’s okay for you, doesn’t make the company or its practices good. Nor will I excuse them. They have also ruined therapy for many, many people, who won’t go back or struggle to go to a therapist after getting “dumped” by BetterHelp. Or worse. I will not and would not advocate BetterHelp for anyone first therapy experience.
Hey guys this probably isn’t the right place, but I’m new to mental health issues. About two weeks ago I started having crippling anxiety attacks, mostly at or right after work. I do intl logistics for my company so I’ve had a pulse on all this bullshit from the getgo.
At the same time I started having blood pressure issues, and the combination has a vicious feedback loop of anxiety > elevated heart issues > anxiety etc.
My doctor gave me 30 Xanax (and a plethora of heart meds), I’ve looked up self help type stuff to help with the anxiety… Mindfulness, breathing exercises, etc. Daily walks and exercise help the most but I feel so out of control of my emotions I don’t really know what to do anymore.
Should I talk to my GP and get on something long term? Therapist? Keep trying self help?
I’m 38 and otherwise healthy, no depression, slightly overweight but physically active and eating healthy. I stopped all my vices (nicotine, alcohol, most weed I still take edibles CBD) and I don’t know how to cope without being self destructive.
If anyone else is going through this and getting traction just let me know your experience I guess. I don’t know anyone irl as affected as me so I mainly just want validation I’m not alone and there’s a path forward.
BetterHelp. Download it and talk to someone.
BetterHelp is not a good company.
Any help is better than struggling alone which is what these people are doing. As someone who actually uses the platform I’ve not had a bad experience and have had the same therapist.
Just because anecdotally, it’s okay for you, doesn’t make the company or its practices good. Nor will I excuse them. They have also ruined therapy for many, many people, who won’t go back or struggle to go to a therapist after getting “dumped” by BetterHelp. Or worse. I will not and would not advocate BetterHelp for anyone first therapy experience.