Helplessness and fear: How I asked for help when anxiety first showed signs

Mondo Psychological Updated on 2024-02-01

That year, the death of an elder, job changes, a global mask outbreak, and other events in my life began to feel an unprecedented sense of unease during a day of working from home. At that time, I was not clear enough about anxiety and unprepared for the psychological storm that was coming.

As time went on, my emotions began to develop severe symptoms, and I didn't realize that it was a psychological storm brewing. On a particular day, the storm suddenly erupted, plunging me into a state of confusion and chaos.

When the symptoms of anxiety were at their worst, my brain seemed to be in a state where it couldn't stop. Anxious thoughts are like an endless ocean, wave after wave constantly pounding my mind. At this moment, my brain seemed to be ignited by a high-speed engine, emitting a hot heat. Panic attacks kept coming and going, and I had to be constantly vigilant, trying to control every anxious thought and make it stop quickly. However, this is an almost impossible task.

My brain is like a mobile phone that is overloaded and heats up violently. Touching it, you can feel a palpable hot sensation, and the persistent heat makes me feel as if I have an electronic device running on the edge of danger. In an overheated phone, all the apps become unusually slow and even stuttering. My thinking was also severely affected, becoming sluggish and confused, and it became extremely difficult to organize my language, all of which made me feel a huge inferiority complex about myself.

These symptoms initially affected my work. I used to be able to deal with various problems calmly, but due to my slow thinking, I was unable to complete my work as efficiently as before, and it became extremely difficult to communicate with my colleagues. I felt like I had lost the confidence I had in my work, and I was frustrated by the sense of loss.

Over time, the symptoms of anxiety spread to every aspect of my life. Loss of appetite, barely able to eat a small amount of food a day, and rapid weight loss. Insomnia began to plague me, and the nights became long and torturous. Like a hot phone, my brain couldn't cool down or turn off for days on end, and I was stuck in a mental predicament from which I couldn't escape. The three days of insomnia made me feel extremely physically exhausted and mentally flustered.

In the midst of all this confusion, I began to actively look for answers. At the time, there wasn't a lot of information about anxiety on the internet, but with limited information, I found that my symptoms were consistent with anxiety disorders. This discovery plunged me into a kind of fear of the unknown.

So, after I realized that I was suffering from anxiety, I made up my mind to seek professional help. After some research and understanding, I learned about He Yifa, the director of the Shanghai Mental Health Center, a highly respected expert in the field of mental health. I quickly made an appointment for a consultation, and with anticipation and unease, I walked into Director Ho's office.

Director He Yi greeted me gently with a smile on her face. His professionalism and kindness made me feel an inexplicable sense of security. Sitting at his desk, I began to confide in him about my troubles and the experiences that made me feel helpless during that time.

Director He Yi listened to my story without interrupting and looked at me with an understanding gaze. Gradually, he guided me to delve deeper into the source of my anxiety and helped me clear out my complicated thoughts. Under his guidance, I began to realize that anxiety was not a nightmare that I couldn't control, but a state of mind that could be understood and **.

Director He Yi helped me learn to face and cope with anxiety. He patiently taught me relaxation techniques and emotion regulation techniques, so that I gradually learned to gradually relax my anxious thoughts instead of being overwhelmed by them. Through his guidance, I began to feel a change in my heart and gradually free myself from the fear of anxiety.

Director He Yi not only paid attention to my mental health, but also developed a personalized mental health plan for me. This program includes daily self-regulation exercises to encourage me to establish healthy lifestyle habits to strengthen my physical and mental resistance. His professional guidance has made me gradually understand that ** is not an overnight process, but requires perseverance and self-adjustment.

After a few sessions of counseling, I gradually got rid of my anxiety. Director He Yi's care and ** made me regain the joy of life and restore my confidence in the future. He was not only my psychiatrist, but also my guide, helping me to pass through the darkness of my soul and move towards a sunny future.

Through Director He Yi's major**, I have learned a lot of self-management skills and how to better cope with the pressure in life. His care and guidance became the backbone of my ** process, allowing me to gradually get rid of the haze of anxiety and reintegrate into the normal track of life.

Today, whenever I look back on those difficult days, I am deeply grateful to Director He Yi for his help. His professionalism and care have allowed me to find light at the low point of my life, and also made me know how to care for my soul better. I am convinced that everyone who walks into his office can find the best and tenacity of the heart.

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