So basically I moved to South Tottenham (right by Seven Sisters) 2 weeks ago, cuz I got into drama school. Then on Monday night I got mugged by a gang of 4-5 big black guys right outside the gate to my halls. They took my phone, threatened to stab me in the neck and punched me in the face, so I ended up at the emergency room till 6AM. I've completely blacked out the point from them taking my phone to entering my flat. I have ABSOLUTELY no memory of it. The hospital said it might be due to the shock or the concussion I had.

Ever since then I've been getting really severe panic attacks, the worst one happened this morning. We were supposed to go on a backstage tour of the National Theatre, and I freaked out on the tube, so when I finally got there I just ended up sitting in the bathroom shaking for an hour. I've not registered with a GP here yet, but am going to this afternoon when they open. I just got a letter from the Metropolitan Police that I'm eligible to apply for compensation via CICA. So basically my question to those who've had similar experience is, how long does it take to get a prescription to anti-anxiety/anti-depressants? & has anyone ever gotten compensation from CICA? I'm freaking out everytime I have to go somewhere because this area is scaring the shit out of me now, and I can't get on with my day like this.

Also I got diagnosed with cardiomegaly at the hospital, so I'm freaking out about having a heart attack.

depends how frivilous yr dr is with prescriptions. dr gg recommends you explore cognitive behaviour therapy, buttsex and xanax.

Poor Raskal

Sounds like Post Traumatic Stress. I'd probably call my old doctors surgery for advice, or try student services as they may have a campus doctor or going back to A&E if it gets severe.

I have no idea about the compensation or cardiomegaly.

That sucks, sorry to hear about it. Your doctor should be able to give you something in the short-term and probably refer you for some counselling or something. Just be insisted when you go. And get him/ her to talk to you about all aspects of cardiomegaly so you don't worry about that too much.

I went & registered at this dodgy looking GP, cuz the nice one wouldn't let me do it until Tuesday & I've got an appointment for tomorrow, so hopefully that'll fix it.