Tired of the way a lot of people dismiss anxiety disorders

[blandy]

Maybe it's different for some members in other states and countries, but where I live I get a lot of people saying "just get over it" and things of that nature. I recently was told by someone that I've know for 5 years that they would no longer "tip toe" around my disorder. I've never told this person that they had to ever do such a thing. They took that upon their self to do that. Then the person told me to "just take a pill and get over myself" among many other things. I know sometimes people who don't deal with anxiety get tired of hearing about it, and I myself get very tired of feeling this way. If I could just get over it then I would have many years ago. I just wish people would understand the struggle we face each day. Sorry to rant about this subject. It just strikes a nerve with me.

I hear you loud and clear im so sorry your pals are acting like they are. Where i live i'm lucky if a dr prescribes 2mg Diazepam like 4 of them that's a pediatric dose and given breathing techniques. I also have  suspected Fibromyalgia and one or some of its endless list of symptoms is anxiety and depression. I finally got an appointment with a specialist in this field he seen bruises all over my face that i had acquired during  particularly violent panic attack ending with me repeatedly smashing my face on a toilet bowl two days earlier, i was offered some beta blockers off the doctor to quell the panic and depression.
This is just ridiculous if my own doctors can't recognize it how are the general public supposed to react thankfully for me the specialist Dr having seen the result of my condition sent quite a stern letter to the gp who actually gave me a decent SHORT TERM script while i wait for referral to a psychiatrist to assess and sort my medication out. we will wait and see what the result of that one is.
i am so sorry your condition is not taken seriously by your peers I feel its at times like this though that you find out who your real friends are and i hope you can turn to them and gain some strength! this forum is full of people who can offer good advice or point you in the right direction sorry for going on about my own condition so much but what you said struck a chord with me so loud i just had to comment suprisingly i recently found out a supposed best friend of 32yrs was actually the most selfish C**% i knew and people i have known couldn't do enough to help me its a humbling time for anyone with this condition but we have your back if nothing else.

Lots and Lots of Courage and Love... probably everyone who reads your thread.