In your opinion, do I have a lot of mental hangup's or a mental disorder?

I hate to say it but I am starting to wonder if there is something "mentally" wrong with me. Everything seems to be a mental roadblock for me. I completely stopped driving on the freeway in 2001. I drove it for years and one day I started having panic attacks. Then they progressed into me stopping in the middle of the freeway and my body would become numb. I have began to procrastinate more than ever. I know something needs to be done, but I will wait until the last possible minute to do it. This includes getting up for work, paying bills, etc. I'll set out to do things but my mind will take a detour and I never get anything accomplished. I have absolutely no willpower when it comes to anything. I have lot of bright ideas. I am very intelligent. I have a great job. I just have a lot of mental roadblocks that are keeping me from moving ahead. Taking an anxiety medicine is not an option for me. What do you suggest?

In your opinion, do I have a lot of mental hangup's or a mental disorder?
It sounds like you are depressed with some anxiety. You need to take a vacation and spend more time doing things you like. Force yourself to get out and do things you enjoy, it will help with the depression. I would recommend a prescription temporarily but it sounds like you're not into it. So give my suggestions a try.
Reply:I can relate to your problem. I quit driving for 9 years and just recently started driving again, but I am deathly afraid of the freeway still. So I avoid it like the plague.





There's a good book you could read called "Real Magic" by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. It teaches how to be happy, healthy, successful and prosperous in daily life through positive thinking. Since you don't want to take medication, this would be a good way for you to stop proscrastinating and instead look forward to your daily tasks. It worked for me. Good Luck!
Reply:You should probably see a doctor.
Reply:Sounds like agoraphobia to me. I had it for a couple of years and it was like "house arrest". Not sure why you don't see a clinician and get some help. The new anti-depressants work beautifully for this and they alleviate the panic attacks.
Reply:Well, it seems like you've got ADHD and some kind of panic disorder. If you can't take anxiety meds then perhaps valerian or St. John's wort? can you take ADHD meds? you should probably see a psychiatrist or something.
Reply:hwy is medication not an option for you. Yes I am afraid you have more than just hangup. Phycologic disorder start mild and slowly take on a life of their own. SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP. you mind deserves the best
Reply:You seem to be overwhelmed. Perhaps keeping a daytimer or "to do" list will help organize your life. Break big tasks down in to smaller ones and conquer them one at a time. If you need to talk, feel free to email me anytime:





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Reply:Have you looked into seeing someone about this? It could be a number of things. You may have confidence issues or other problems that you aren't willing to face. You have to be very careful about allowing fear to rule over your life. I suggest speaking to a professional about what is going on and seeing if they can either diagnosis you with something or get to the root of your fear. That will take time and alot of patience.
Reply:I suggest that you don't ask a bunch of people who aren't doctors or mental health advisors about something so serious girl!!! I have bi-polar disorder, and it sounds like you definately have something going on!! Contact mental health(it's okay) and ask to make an appointment, it'll be okay!! od Bless, and Good luck!
Reply:I recognize myself in your list of symptoms. Here's something that works for me. Get an aerobic type exercise machine, such as a spinning bike or a ski machine and try to use it at least 3 times a week for 20 minutes a session. I won't take "meds", so exercise gives me a chance to "zone out" and re-balance or re-boot my whole mental-physical self. It's not easy if you are a champion procrastinator like me, but it's a habit you can develop. It costs you nothing and only has positive effects. I normally wouldn't answer your type of question, but I'm alone in a foreign country with a different language, so had to do something to draw me away from suicide or worse. Simply put, it doesn't change you, but gives you a chance to refocus and reason through those roadblocks, while bringing out your best and bright side.