I have been suffering from general anxiety which gets worse at nights. Sometimes, I cannot pay attention to my work and feel of depressed, anxious, and so on. I look for some help to relieve from the current situation.
very interesting, but I didn't know I get help from a person from another country
Not really. but the notification sound is very annoying.
hi there how are you doing?
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Hi, doing OK. how are you doing?
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I am not so bad. Is there anything you'd like to talk about?
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I am having difficulty in controlling my anxiety and look for some support.
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Ah I hear you, I have suffered bad anxiety for years. Have you been getting medical help?
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Not really, although I got some medication prescribed, however, am very afraid of getting addicted and reliance.
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Some anti anxiety medication can be addictive but if you're sensible with it you should be okay. Talk to your doctor?
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Yes, she suggested so. But I am not convinced. I see many friends getting relying on the medication even after they feel OK.
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What about counselling .. would you consider that? There is some very good therapy available
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I haven't thought about it...maybe not familiar with the circumstance. Maybe different culture that I have grown? I also have many friends who were not satisfied with counseling.
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True - I know different cultures do take different approaches to things and in some places talking about mental health is taboo
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I have no idea what to do. that's why I look for another support.
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I would recommend giving counselling a go, even though you're not totally sure about it
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what if it doesn't work and cost a lot?
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Is it not possible to get it free? It is provided free in my country
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very costy here in the US
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Ah, you need to move here to the UK ;)
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also varying by the healthcare providers. I didn't know that the UK has such a good coverage.
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We don't have to worry about the cost of medication or counselling as we have socialised medicine
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can you please explain further about socialized medicine?
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Sure. Everyone pays a small percentage of their income - depending on how much they earn - and it goes to fund the NHS. Everyone is therefore eligible for free hospital treatment etc and we pay a standard amount (about ten pounds ie fourteen dollars) for a prescription, no matter which drugs we are gettign If I needed a heart transplant tomorrow it would be free :D
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I see. That's how South Korea manage healthcare too.
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Most of Europe do it that way. It works well :)
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However, the US healthcare system is totally different, so commercialized. that's why I look for supporters today.
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At least you'd be sure you'd be able to get help for your anxiety!
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sure thing!
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Alas yes, it's a very scary system. Too many people suffer cos they can't get insurance or pay their bills
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yes, it is so sad even if I have a health insurance from my workplace, but we have to pay from out of pocket, which is ridiculous. Do you have any other suggestions to resolve my anxiety issue?
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Yes it really is - I can imagine that that sends your anxiety sky high. We just don't have to worry about that - we pay in advance and no more than we can afford Well, how about Vitamin B? Strangely, it actually does work
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I am currently taking, but still not effective.
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you need quite a large dose each day - regular won't do anything
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How large? I take one of the over the counter products.
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I am probably not supposed to give medical advice :) But have a look online
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I see. But thanks, I may look up that info.
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It genuinely did help me though
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good to hear!
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Anyway thank you for talking and I wish you well!
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Thank! I may try higher dose of Vitamin B. Have a good one!
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