How can I learn to say it to myself? My mum was single and suffered with depression and anxiety. I do too, periodically. If I feel under pressure or overwhelmed with responsibilty I just panic. However much I 'know' in my head I can cope, I freak out and cannot cope due to the symptoms of anxiety.
Right now I'm teetering on the edge. I phoned my mum to tell her and she did what she always does: panicked. I could feel the fear, anxiety and stress in her voice, almost asking me if it will all be alright. Argh! No wonder I feel like this.
Dh is usually quite good. He's simple, straight forward ''it'll be fine, what you worried about?" type, though not right now as he's struggling too.
How can I help myself? How can I learn to tell myself 'it WILL be alright, you CAN cope and you WON'T let anyone down'? I can think it and know it but my body doesn't believe it. The symptoms are all there - insomnia, shaking, nausea, memory loss, irritability, tearful. Meds? Again? Please, any advice or words of wisdom.