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I think I need help with anxiety

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CosmicCelia · 12/11/2012 12:50

I've name changed for this, just in case anyone has recognised me in RL. Also, apologies if this isn't the right place to post this - I know there are people here who need more MH help than me.

I think I need some help with my anxiety, but I don't know where to start. I've always been a worrier but these days I feel like I have a permanent ball of knots and worry in my stomach. Sometimes it's little things - like what if we get a sickness bug, sometimes it's stuff to do with my work, which I don't like much at the moment. Sometimes it's Christmas and sometimes it's just the sheer volume of things to do.

I guess some of things are worth worrying about and some aren't - but sometimes I think none of them are worth the constant worrying about them all. I don't know - maybe it's all just part of being a 'busy mum' (maybe I should just be on a supermarket ad!!) but I feel like it's all taking over a bit. DH does talk to me about stuff and is very helpful with practical things, but I think he gets a bit frustrated when I worry about the same things all the time.

Is there a book anyone could recommend, maybe? Something just to help me be more rational?

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CosmicCelia · 12/11/2012 18:08

Just bumping in case anyone at all has any advice or tips. Please.

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44SoStartingOver · 12/11/2012 18:11

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CosmicCelia · 12/11/2012 18:23

Fantastic, thank you. That's just the sort of thing I was after. Is it called 'The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme'?

Thank you for replying. It's been a bad day, so this is a little ray of hope!

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CosmicCelia · 12/11/2012 18:26

Have just read a few reviews on Amazon - is it aimed at sports people?

Thanks.

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CosmicCelia · 12/11/2012 19:19

Great, thank you. This sounds very promising.

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ClareMarriott · 12/11/2012 21:45

Before you had been given the brilliant advice by 44so, I was thinking about the things you have mentioned you might worry about. ( 1 ) If you get a sickness bug, ok you throw up, you get better ( 2 ) Work is only work, it does'nt define you as the whole person you are ( 3 ) Christmas comes round every year - you can't escape it and ( 4 ) and the volume of things to do - join the rest of humanity.!!
Remember you are not alone in thinking as you do but sometimes it's just a case of doing a small thing well ( and with good intentions ) that gives you a great sense of accomplishment . I hope everything goes well for you

CosmicCelia · 12/11/2012 22:45

Thank you. I know that I need a bit of perspective, really. Everyone has to deal with these things - many people, a lot worse. You're completely right!! I just need to find that small thing to do well!

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