Anxiety

[thaegumathteth]

I'm struggling massively. I want to call my GP but it'll just be adding to the workload for them. I've already been given diazepam which is making me tired but no less anxious really. I don't. Know why I'm posting tbh. I'm just so scared and I can't handle this and it's going to go on and on.

For context me and both dc have asthma and I have had sepsis in the past. Ds has pneumonia as a toddler but whilst very ill wasn't hospitalised. Also my mum is in her 70s and has carers so cannot isolate.

I am terrified of everything - the virus itself, the isolation and its effect on everyone esp the kids, society just falling apart, needing help medically or otherwise and it not being possible and also just the idea of feeling like this for months and months.

I feel exactly the same OP. I have asthma but my employers (government department) won't allow me to work from home in my role.

So I'm currently sitting in my car trying to hold back tears because I'm too terrified to go into the office.

I don't have a will so I'm going to have to write something down this evening.

Its horrible isn't it OP. I'm so worried about my elderly parents, my sister with reduced lung capacity, I have health anxiety which I was managing well but its ramped up with a vengeance now. Not only that but the worry about money. I'm a contractor so dont get paid when I dont work. I already have to be off this week with dd as she has a cough. The financial implications could be huge
All I can do is try and take care of myself and keep well. Will do some yoga this morning. Have bought some antiviral essential oils for my diffuser and will try and do some meditation to quell the catastrophising. Headspace is a good app if you dont already have it.

Sorry you're suffering too.

I was hoping someone might be able to talk me down but I don't think they can because this isn't me being over anxious as I always am this is actually Real. I feel like I'm in a nightmare and it's only going to get worse.

I'm trying so hard to be normal for the kids but when I go to the loo or after they're in bed etc I'm a wreck.

I do not usually suffer from anxiety but I am not coping well.

I read this article about protecting your MH this morning. I think its worth a read:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799

A friend has received some useful reading on the subject and is going to forward it to me when she gets a chance. I'll share it here when she does.

I do wonder though whether those of us who are struggling ought to step back from Mumsnet. There are some truly unhelpful threads here. I'm thinking of listening to the 9 o' clock news on the radio and the 6 o' clock news and limit myself to that for information.

I've always been a 'knowledge is comforting' sort of person but I don't think that rings true with this.

I'm definitely stepping back from MN as theres some real panic inducing misinterpretation of statistics and scaremongering on here. I've found this thread really helpful though so will continue to check in to that www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3844112-The-Positive-Mental-Health-Corona-virus-thread-Part-II

Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799

www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak

A website called www.thehelphub.co.uk is being set up by a psychotherapist in west Oxfordshire for people with anxiety about corona. People will be able to book a 20-min remote session with a therapist or a support worker who can signpost to local services. There will also be an FAQ page on the website.

www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/relaxation/relaxation-tips/

I feel the same, it's like a very bad dream, I'm scared, emotional and worried sick.

I feel the same, plus with a large dose of anger added in directed at the government for basically treating us all like lab rats.

Feel borderline agoraphobic. Keep thinking I am over-reacting and should send my DD in to school but she is very asthmatic and I'm terrified of the impact of her catching anything at the moment -- not just covid-19.

I'm also finding it increasingly hard to wfh. I'm normally OK with it but four days in I'm feeling increasingly demotivated.

Thanks for all the links. I'll take a look later. I've had health anxiety for years so this has just exasperated it.

OP, if it helps I've just been talking to my mum whose friend tested positive after a holiday in Italy. Hes 69. He had a bit of a cough, nothing more, said he felt perfectly well and is now out and about, totally recovered. Found it very reassuring after reading the end of world type threads on here

I’m in the same position @thaegumathteth with the anxiety no advice but solidarity!

I decided to wean myself of my ADs last week as the CBT was making me feel so well. What a big mistake that was. Went to GP to get a repeat today and they wouldn't let anyone in the building.

Reading threads on here over the weekend sent me into a tailspin and I had my first panic attack in over 6 months.

Id suggest hiding the CV topic.