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Anyone else really struggling with anxiety at the moment?

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youhadmeatjello · 24/02/2022 13:42

Mine is out of control. It usually takes on the form of health anxiety but since having DS it’s definitely become more generalised
The latest headlines about Russia seem to have pushed me over the edge; I had managed it successfully throughout all the lockdowns, is actually getting Covid recently, all kinds of things that will usually set me off and was managing to enjoy life properly.
Today I feel Ill with it. The intrusive thoughts are creeping in, my usual techniques aren’t working and even though I’m trying to stay away from threads about things I’m getting that panicked feeling that I need to prepare somehow and that if I don’t stay up to date I won’t know what I should be doing.

I’m cross with myself because I’m making it all about me when I know the risk to us in the UK is very low at the moment but I think it’s been a build up of things over the last few years.

I’m wondering if I need to go back onto medication :(

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Rainallnight · 24/02/2022 13:44

Yep, I am feeling baaaaad today, and all very similar background to you and similarly feeling that we’re not being invaded here so I have no right to feel this way.

youhadmeatjello · 24/02/2022 13:55

@Rainallnight sympathy to you :( I get so annoyed with myself when I get like this as I feel pathetic but it’s so hard to manage.
I’ve got a throbbing headache, no appetite, feel really shaky and like I’m not present today.
I’m going to find some trash to watch I think and try to stay away from the news although I keep thinking I should somehow prepare.
How I have no idea! Hope you feel better

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