is this anxiety?
ive been having anxiety for about over a month now and my entire focus is on my boyfriend. I think about it day in and day out. I am somewhat better when I talk to him, but I feel like avoiding him, being intimate with him freaks me out, and i feel like ive fallen out of love with him. The thoughts I have are so irrational. I am really scared that they won't go away, and that these thoughts will be with me forever. Is this anxiety? My doctor put me on zoloft, but the side effects were terrible So I am no longer on that, and I have only been on cymbalta now for about a week and a half, so how long will does that usually take for that to kick in? Would you suggest seeing a therapist instead of a regular physician for this?
Hi Nik,
Yes, it's anxiety, but then you know this already. The real issue seems to be what to do about it. You should know that any medication will simply aim to dampen down the worst of the uncomfortable sensations you are experiencing but they can never actually resolve the problem(s) that got you to the position you are now in.
I think your confusion suggests the need for some therapy. Your thoughts sound clustered and intrusive and you are not able to think clearly. The focus on your boyfriend may or may not be the real issue - merely the focus. Therefore I would strongly suggest getting in contact with a well qualified therapist (counselor or licenced psychologist). Meanwhile, anything that 'freaks you out' is clearly to be avoided.
Best Wishes
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