Anxiety advice greatlt appreciated

[sunshine75]

I've been to the doctor today about my anxiety. it's got worse in the last month or so. I can't sleep, I'm worrying about everything, I have tingly hands and aching arms. He has given me propranolol and referred me for counselling.

I've had a shit few years - mum died, dad was very ill and job stress but I coped. This bout seems to have been triggered by me applying for another job - a promotion, a longer commute, a lot more work and pressure (I have work life balance at the moment but feel a bit undervalued in my job).

Anyway, am I mad to consider actually going for the interview and doing this in this mental state and would I be better off just trying to get better or do I need a change to snap me out of it?

I've always been a worrier but never like this - it is absolutely horrendous this time.

Help - has anyone been through this and what is the best plan of attack to beat it?

You have my sympathies, but your body is trying to tell you something and you need to listen to it. Why are you pushing yourself so hard?

Thanks - part of the anxiety is about missing the boat if I don't go for this job. I'm terrified of going for it and terrified of not going for it.

For instant relief try this short video, it is really effective:

Otherwise have you tried CBT or taking up yoga?

I've learned to my cost that it's a mistake to ignore anxiety. Not sure you can "attack" it or "beat" it exactly. Be kind to yourself. Sounds like you are indeed a coper (as you said in OP), but the stresses have piled up and you're reaching your limit--everybody has one.

Could you go for the job but do things differently if you got it (eg relocate)? Do listen to the anxiety and be honest with yourself about where it is coming from (you don't have to tell anyone else).

I find my anxiety is much alleviated by multivitamin/minerals with iron. Just supermarket ones. I guess my diet is a bit deficient in something or other, and that restores equilibrium a bit and reduces the blackness of thoughts. Also avoiding aspartame really helped too.

Good luck.