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health advisory Hospital Mental Health 2007-11-15 19:00:46

but when i do go out its only for an hour and just feel panicky all the time i just want to go home. My parents said i should seek help but don't know what to do as i feel i'm missing out. should i seek help?

Answer:

As with any difficult or traumatic experience, you should seek professional help. You have gone through a bad experience, but you don't have to let it ruin the rest of your life. The symptoms you are describing sound like social anxiety. Counseling and medication, if needed, can help you overcome your fears. You can learn to be cautious when out in public in the future. Do you have any close friends that can go with you for support if you chose to go somewhere that you feel may cause anxiety? Staying in groups decreases your vulnerability and can help you feel more comfortable. Good luck.

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there is drug testing strips that you can get but i dont no where you can get them from so that when your outif you leave your drink to go to the toiet you can put it in your drink and it will tell you if your have been spikd with drugs. dont be scared and panicky to go out you dont want to miss out on your life. id go to the doctors and ask them where you could get them drug strips from but tll them the situation first, hope you will feel better after you try this and it will help you a lot and bring back you self asteem. GOOD LUCK.

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yes you should get help as it`s obviously affecting you and your life,you shouldn`t miss out because some *** thought it`d be fun to spike you,just never leave your drink unattended at any time.

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yes you should why let some fool who spiked you ruin the rest of your life? it is better to seek help as it only get worse the longer you leave it > good luck

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Go out and spike somebody else, that should help. revenge is a beautiful thing.

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I'm so sorry that you had this horrible experience. I can understand why you feel nervous about going out socialising, but I feel sure that there must be steps you can take to do so and yet feel safe. Choose the venue carefully - cinema/ theatre/girl friend's house - somewhere you are unlikely to meet any druggies. Go with trusted friends who will look out for you and stay with you. If you have a drink keep it in the bottle with your thumb over the top, and don't leave it for a second. If you can do this you will gradually build up your confidence again. Good luck.

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It's natural that after such a horrible experience you will feel a bit anxious but the situation does seem to have gone on a bit too long now. Perhaps you should consider getting some counselling.

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Yes seek help from your doctor, they can arrange for you to see a counsellor. Hope you get you problem sorted out, good luck.

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Poor you,it's an awful thing to have done to you but dont let some immature little ba$tard ruin your life.