How to Deal with Anxiety

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Unfortunately, my GP says that I'm not allowed to take any meds or antidepressants until im 18... which is sad. I've been trying to go to the gym lately to get into a social space which doesn't require much interaction, but i still get sick before I go, i think somethings wrong with me. I really appreciate your advice, and I hope you can also beat your depression. I kinda just wish I was normal.

Good Luck with everything,
ed

Man, what country are you in?  Are you sure it's not just him saying he won't prescribe anything and not some legal restriction?  Like I said earlier, most GP's don't have the expertise related to psychological issues and can be hesitant to prescribe medications for depression or anxiety. I've never heard of anywhere that restricts anti-anxiety medications from being prescribed to people under 18. If you're under a certain age, I know parents generally need to be involved...but it's normally left up to the doctor to make the call on what is prescribed to patients. Shit, you can even find medical journals discussing which anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications they do or don't recommend for teenagers for various reasons.

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I've been struggling really badly with this for a while, wondering if anyone has any techniques or supplements which they find help?
Doctors havent worked for me

How I solved my "Anxiety" you have nothing wrong,you don't have a fucking disease you just have a shitty mindset go to the gym feel better about yourself what you think of yourself is what others think of you.I went to 6 doctors from the age of 12-14 none of the bs worked none of the supplements ever fucking work go out there talk to people don't be a fucking pussy is my only adivce I used and will be giving.

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Unfortunately, my GP says that I'm not allowed to take any meds or antidepressants until im 18... which is sad. I've been trying to go to the gym lately to get into a social space which doesn't require much interaction, but i still get sick before I go, i think somethings wrong with me. I really appreciate your advice, and I hope you can also beat your depression. I kinda just wish I was normal.

Good Luck with everything,
ed

Man, what country are you in?  Are you sure it's not just him saying he won't prescribe anything and not some legal restriction?  Like I said earlier, most GP's don't have the expertise related to psychological issues and can be hesitant to prescribe medications for depression or anxiety. I've never heard of anywhere that restricts anti-anxiety medications from being prescribed to people under 18. If you're under a certain age, I know parents generally need to be involved...but it's normally left up to the doctor to make the call on what is prescribed to patients. Shit, you can even find medical journals discussing which anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications they do or don't recommend for teenagers for various reasons.

I'm in the UK, they cant do it legally i dont think...

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you need to get out and do something that completely distracts your mine in a good way tbh.

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is there a reason you get social anxiety? is this with everyone ? do you have friends?

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is there a reason you get social anxiety? is this with everyone ? do you have friends?

yeah i have lots of friends, and its not really with everyone. some friends i feel more comfortable with than others, sooo idk why i get it

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Don't understand why they don't allow that in UK, it's a non-sense. You have IMHO very good answers here. I will just add that don't blame yourself for that, we all have anxiety in different levels. And act, no matter what you choose, keep trying until you win against this fucking shit. Anxiety is something that takes more and more place if you don't take some actions. Hope you'll be better soon.

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Don't understand why they don't allow that in UK, it's a non-sense. You have IMHO very good answers here. I will just add that don't blame yourself for that, we all have anxiety in different levels. And act, no matter what you choose, keep trying until you win against this fucking shit. Anxiety is something that takes more and more place if you don't take some actions. Hope you'll be better soon.

thank you man, i appreciate this