Generalised Anxiety Disorder

[Stripedmum]

I'm struggling. All day every day worry, worry, worry, worry. Or feeling weird and on edge.

Will this ever resolve? Please give me some hope.

Good idea striped

Distraction helps me. Doing something I enjoy which is absorbing and hardly any space for worrying eg gardening, drawing/painting, watching some decent tv.

Talking to someone sometimes helps.

Reading and posting on these MH forums is comforting in that I understand I am not alone in this.

I've just read the first chapter of a book on Mindfulness which sounds like it could help, so will keep going with that.

Getting enough sleep.

Getting outside every day.

Almost no caffeine and trying to limit sugar intake.

My dh has a worry time slot every day but I haven't worked out quite how he does it - tho def works for him.

For me I can only contribute things that help when I have meds on board as without them I am a wailing loon!
If I am struggling to face a task like tidying a room, I tell myself I only have to do ten small things and then I can stop or do another five. For example, take a cup to the sink, put a pair of socks in the laundry basket etc. it really helps me look at the small picture rather than the large. Also works with things like gardening- just pull up ten weeds then you can stop or carry on.
Also getting out and having a plan for the day is great for me esp with two young DSs.
lady I know how you feel. I was terrible in pregnancy and was hospitalised with severe anxiety. I ended up taking a lot of drugs whilst pregnant sadly. Thank God though DS2 is completely fine. Poor you- my heart goes out to you.

Prescription drugs I mean!!

at prescription drugs! We didn't think you'd be shooting up Peachy though sometimes I'm bloody tempted!

How are you today?

Ha ha!! Yes a lot better thanks- meds taking effect. Managed to do more than crosswords and mumsnet today! How are you?

Can’t get up with out being sick and not getting to school or work on time

If any one has over come this please give me some hope ?

@Fergie17 - I have GAD + panic attacks & have managed to 'overcome' to the point they are mild & dint interfere with my life in the same way they used to. I take citalopram which works very well for me, and have had CBT, other types of therapy, practice mindfulness & try &exercise as much as poss.
Anxiety is horrid but it can usually be treated quite effectively. Have you been to your GP?