I am so overwhelmed with anxiety.

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I go to college a few days a week. I also suffer from parental health anxiety and OCD. DD3 stays with my mum the 3 days I’m at college
My mum is going on holiday on Monday for 10 days and I am just so overwhelmed with anxiety that I feel unwell
I feel like something bad will happen and that I won’t cope whilst she’s not here. I am in a horrible relationship and I feel that he makes my anxiety worse but I feel so sick and on edge tonight I just can’t stop crying.

I don’t want to carry on like this because the way I’m going I’m going to end up agoraphobic. My DD has been playing outside today with the kids on the street, touching things etc and now I’m so anxious and it makes no sense as no one is even unwell. I hate winter I just want to hibernate. This is more like a vent than anything, I haven’t ever felt this anxious before I just want it all to stop

Have you seen a professional about this? Are you on any meds? It sounds awful. I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry you feel like this . Please go and see your gp lovely, they will offer you help and advice.

It sounds horrible OP, sending love x

That sounds awful! Have you seen a doctor/counsellor of any kind?

In the meantime to help with the panic have you tried any relaxation techniques? Exercise, meditation that kind of thing? To try and calm yourself try asking yourself what is the worst thing that can happen? How likely is it to happen? What is your plan if that does happen? What has happened when you have been in similar circumstances before? How have you copedthen?

The doctor will help though. Anxiety is dreadful, I feel for you!

It’s such a horrible feeling isn’t it. But you’re aware of what’s making it worse and that’s half the battle, so a genuine well done for recognising that.

Seconding the suggestion you seek help. Have you seen someone before and if so do you know the route to get back to them? If not go via your GP or google the number for nhs mental health support in your area.

Equally as important; start making moves to get out of that relationship. Pinpoint what it is that’s holding you back and start making a plan, or ask for help making a plan.

You’ll be on the other side of this in not too long OP and feeling so much better. I know it’s hard to believe right now but you won’t feel awful forever.

Adding to @Newuser75’s suggestion of calming techniques; square breathing helps me.