Feeling very alone about my anxiety, anyone else?

[Illustrated]

What the title says really. I've had anxiety for a very long time. It always used to be pretty manageable and only certain situations would trigger it but for the past 6 months its got out of hand to the point that I've locked myself away in my house as every time I go out I feel HORRIBLE!

To tell you I have cabin fever would be an understatement and as a lone parent in a new area I dont get to see many people anymore and I dont know anyone that suffers with anxiety to such an extent that it rules their life.

Would be nice to talk to some people here that are suffering (or know someone that is).

Illustrated so pleased for you

Mrs yes it is difficult but in a way it was good it was taken out of my hands. I don't think I would have done anything otherwise.

I know what you mean about the gradual slide. It is quite frightening.

I have seen that website before and intend to make use of it at a later date.

Sorry, missed the question last night.

I had about ten sessions - one a week. It was initially for stress - past and current - I think the biggest help was just being able to talk about things. When we got to certain issues, we would pick them apart, and sometimes just a simple comment like "that must be exhausting" gave me the acknowledgement of what I was going through, and somehow the strength to think "yes, it IS exhausting, and irrational, and I'm not going to let it take me over."

I found online courses to be too generic really, too 'one size fits all' - I needed to unpick specific events and situations.

Thank you. I'm waiting for my face to face (actually telephone!) counselling to start. I've been looking at some of the materials but I have a lot to unpick I think.

If anyone is around I need a hand hold. Please.

Raft are you ok? I was zonked out with a cold. I'm in work but will be back later. Thinking of you and will check in when I can x

I'm ok.

Had a bad day yesterday. x

Is today any better? I've been checking in to see.

Thank you

I just don't feel right somehow and I can't explain how. Today is better though.

That's not a nice feeling. I'm glad today is a bit better. I'm out soon until later but if you want a chat leave a pm or message.

Thank you xx

How are things with you all today? Feeling better Raft?
Sorry I've not been around. Had up and down days. Although I managed that journey down to my home town I couldn't make the party or visit my grandfather, got way too anxious. On the journey back home I decided to see how Id be walking on the highstreet in the day (firat time on 6 months) and I managed it, although there was a moment when I felt incredibly sick (never thought Id ever have to plan out whether the post office or health food shop would be a better place to throw up in!). Then yesterday I broke up with my boyfriend. Weird couple of days.

Sorry my auto correct went a bit mad there..

Yes thank you Illustrated I am feeling better.

I'm so sorry about the break up but you have achieved a lot. You made it to your home town and managed to go out during the day. Small steps

I don't have much energy for writing but I am ok.

Hi both

Illustrated well done on the going out. I'm sorry about the break up.
Raft you take care of yourself.

I am finding it harder the last few days. Not sure why. Think it might be because I've got a cold and feel rough.

Thinking of you both.