"Don't Suffer in Silence - Go Get Help!!"

As a former sufferer of acute and chronic anxiety, I can tell you that one of the worst habits of such people is to suffer in silence. And I see this in others all the time. When I was a teenager, there wasn't much awareness of chronic anxiety and stress, and very little solid medical knowledge about them. In fact, when I was a child the whole medical establishment would have denounced the mere idea that your state of mind could affect your health (something ancient medical systems have known for millennia, by the way). But today, you don't need to suffer alone. You're surrounded by people who care about you and are willing to help you. So go talk to you spouse, your significant other, your kids, your colleagues, you boss, etc. Let them know what your problem is and that you have or are researching a strategy to beat it. You may be afraid that admitting you have a problem will make you look weak or that everyone and his dog will soon know and start gossiping about it if you tell even one person. Not true! People today are less likely than ever to look down on someone in your situation. More than likely they'll admire your courage in talking about it and your determination to find a solution. As for everyone knowing, just ask each person you talk to to treat the information confidentially. Are you afraid you'll be seen as someone who's just trying to get out or doing his or her share of the work at the office? Then go to your doctor or a medical professional or counselor you trust and get a formal diagnosis. That shouldn't be difficult. Just go for it. You have NO IDEA how much better you'll feel once you surround yourself with people willing to help you out! Don't delay!   Dr. Symeon Rodger
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