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My anxiety is awful ,i dont know what to do.

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Beauregard · 18/12/2011 20:21

Feeling very weepy and my stomach is in knots
Was unable to sleep last night as i have developed anxiety over the neighbours and noise.Although the noise isnt exceptional they are inconsiderate as walls so thin.I lay all night shaking and trying not to be sick.

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Beauregard · 18/12/2011 20:36

thankyou will try and find some

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Scoundrel · 18/12/2011 20:39

Do you have any meds? rescue remedy maybe?

Distraction is the best thing for panic I find. Find something you have to really concentrate on both mentally and physically. Exercise video or something during the day, crossword or sudoko at night?

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Beauregard · 18/12/2011 20:43

I dont have any meds no

I have been trying to use my CBT techniques but it's not working.Hate this feeling dont want it to spoil xmas.

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LadyMedea · 18/12/2011 21:34

Definitely try the distraction method. I'm a big fan of podcasts when I can't get my head to shut up... Woman's hour is a good one.

Or find a song to sing along to with all your might

Marne · 18/12/2011 21:39

, i know how hard it can be, CBT does not work for me and i am now on meds (although they are not working either and GP wont change them until after christmas). My dh suffers with anxiety if neighbours are being noisy and we have had to come home early from holidays due to noisy neighbours, he gets in a right state , Calms seem to take the edge off (you can get the night time ones which help you sleep beter) also as others have suggested 'headphones and calming music', i find playing on dd1's ds helps distrat me when i'm anxious (have now bought myself a game to play), also cross words (anything to keep your mind busy).

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Beauregard · 18/12/2011 22:00

Thanks will have to stock up on crosswords.
I am so tired which makes it worse but almost become too scared to relax just in case iykwim.

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BeckyBendyLegs · 19/12/2011 12:09

Hi there, I would suggest what has helped me hugely to relax at night and sleep and that is Paul McKenna 'I can make you sleep' on my ipod. Although I agree with what the others have said and any distraction, such as music, radio, can be very effective. When I really can't sleep I put on radio 4 quite low and it really helps (I think because when I was a baby my mum used to soothe me to sleep with radio 4 at the bottom of my cot so I associate it with going to sleep!!). I know that when you are completely wound up with anxiety it feels as if nothing could possibly help, but it is worth a try I think.

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Beauregard · 19/12/2011 13:01

Thankyou

I did get some sleep eventually last night but as soon as i got upstairs i started shaking and everytime i dropped off i woke with a jump.
Been for a cuppa with a friend this morning and been to town to keep busy.

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Marne · 19/12/2011 13:19

Glad you managed to get some sleep, this time of year is extra hard, i find it so stressfull as i want everything to go to plan but sadly it never does. Don't be too hard on yourself and keep busy.

hope you are all ok and have a great christmas xxx

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Beauregard · 19/12/2011 13:20

Thanks marne
Coming on here helps too

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ThatsNotYours · 19/12/2011 21:31

Bizarrely (!) I find listening to certain sounds good. My favorite is crickets or a waterfall. If you have an iPhone or similar you can dowload a great app. called Quicksleep that has tons of programable sounds. Alternatively, have you considered audio books? :)

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Beauregard · 20/12/2011 12:15

Audiobooks sound a good idea perhaps dp could find me some to put on my mp4 player.Dont have an iphone though.

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ThatsNotYours · 20/12/2011 21:02

As a random thought (!) my hub used to snore really loudly (sure two doors up could hear!). I bought some wax ear plugs which mould into your ears. Wasn't too fond of the muffled experience but they were effective. You can buy at Boots.

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Beauregard · 21/12/2011 23:21

Feeling even worse today

Literally have terror running through me
Cant live like this

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craftyknickers · 21/12/2011 23:27

:( i know how you feel pelvic I am suffering so badly at the moment with anxiety.

I'm not on any meds as I have no idea what would be good for anxiety (I have had AD's for a few years until early this year for depression but not anxiety)

I find distracting myself works in the short term, I throw myself into something or listen to music.

But Im not having any luck lately as it is getting worse.

I'm so sorry your feeling like this, I hate it and hate the idea of someone else suffering like this

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Beauregard · 21/12/2011 23:30

thanks for posting craftyknickers
sorry you are suffering too

I was at work earlier and the fear of coming home was so bad i thought that if i crashed the car it would stop me having to go home i had no intent obviously but i just want rid of this feeling.

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leftmymistletoeatthedoor · 21/12/2011 23:30

What is it you're scared of? In detail, try and break it down?

What's the worst that could happen? How likely, really, is it to happen?

If it did happen what would you do? (Don't just panic, seriously stop and think)

craftyknickers · 21/12/2011 23:37

I feel like that about going to work because id rather stay in bed than sit and worry at work. It's not my job that's the problem it's the idea of being anxious ALL day, I keep thinking about having a crash, or getting run over so your really not alone.

I'll never actually do it but I wanted to stress that your not alone.

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Beauregard · 21/12/2011 23:42

I have developed anxiety over the noise next door , ok walls are very thin but they aren't the most considerate of people. I know my anxiety is making me focus on this and my usual cbt techniques are failing.I have tried rationalising the problem but it just doesn't help.It's not like music is blasting day and night or anything but doors banging a lot and running around ,shouting etc.

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Beauregard · 21/12/2011 23:43

I am tired and scared to relax because of the next noise that may /may not happen

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pinkyp · 21/12/2011 23:47

I'm struggling too at the min, it's the run up stress to Christmas for me. Do you have a happy place? Mine is floating on the sea with the sun shining down on me, I also try to relax one part of my body then move onto the next. You are NOT alone I promise you others are feeling exactly like you are and have come through the other side and you WILL too

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Beauregard · 21/12/2011 23:53

thanks pinkyp i hope it goes soon

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Beauregard · 22/12/2011 21:31

I caved in and went to the G.P this morning and i have some Diazepam now
I'm no better and worrying because i feel so depressed now as well also still got no appetite really(picked at some chips lunchtime) I keep bursting into tears
I have just had a bath and wanted to submerge myself so i didnt have to think about anything.

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Beauregard · 22/12/2011 21:31

Feeling very trapped in my own thoughts

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