To be so anxious

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So as the title says I'm very anxious and I'm really not sure why.. on paper I'm happy. 2 beautiful children, good husband, nice family etc, no trauma. But I've always suffered with anxiety. Recently ish (earlier this year) I was on escitalopram but I forgot to take it for about 2 weeks in a row, felt fine so decided to cut it out completely. This was about 6 weeks ago and for the last 2 or 3 weeks I've been very anxious. It's got particularly bad this last week. It's the start of the summer holidays so Im trying to keep busy and go out and do things because when I get home I feel a mess and can't relax. My heart is racing or seems to be anyway. Nothing in particular is bothering me so I don't know why I can't just relax

My doctor put me back on my meds 2 days ago so itlll take a while before they kick in again

Can anyone relate at all? I feel so silly like I should be enjoying my children but I'm just always on edge

I am exactly the same, exactly. I have started an iapt course but have also got a GP appointment next week. Was on meds 15 years ago and fear I may need it again.

The summer makes mine so much worse - noisy people everywhere. I hope you feel better soon, you are not alone x

I struggle with anxiety, at one point it got pretty bad so I started seeking help for it. I had -

CBT - really helped me understand my thoughts and how they work

Meditation- helped me to learn to sit with the uncomfortable feelings and not react.

Hypnotherapy- helped me feel more relaxed making the two above easier to do.

Now I recognise the anxiety and try to accept it until I feel better.

@Roeland good to know I'm not alone but sorry u are struggling too