Anxious

[MissRosie21]

My son started a new school earlier this year. He come from a school where i went too. Knew everyone and grew up in the area. This is about 8 miles from where we live now. Since then my anxiety has got worse. He has had a few issues since october and ive not been able to go to work during the week which means im just sat in the house. Ive got to the point where i dont see other parents at school.as pick up and drop off times are so different, Not that i knew them anyway. I cant go very far to see old friends and dont drive and he isnt at school long enough for me to go anywhere. But its now really getting to me! I get really upset and anxious about doing things now. I cant do anything anymore. Im shaking, i feel really sick. Just dont know where to turn or how to get over this!! I just want to be my old self. I know my son comes first and he has settled really well in this new area. I just havent. None of family are close by either.

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I'm sorry you're finding it hard to settle into this new environment but isolating yourself is a tell tale sign that you're feeling anxious or depressed.
It happens to us all, me included, it's nothing to be ashamed of and there really is help available.
Are you on any medication currently? Also do you have anyone that lives near that you trust and could be a support?
Sending hugs your way

Hello. Im not on any medication. I really know no one . Apart from the staff at school. School closes tomorrow for christmas and im scared. Over other school holidays, holiday club was running and my son was going 4 days a week. Usually i go to work over school holidays as there is no holiday club that will not be happening either.

Thank you

I really feel for you, Christmas is an especially difficult time for a lot of people (me included). I think what you should do is talk to your GP and consider counselling or medication if you are struggling this much. There is no shame in asking for help. They will help you get back to a better place mentally.
In terms of not knowing anyone, maybe you could get chatting to neighbours or mums at school after new year? Set yourself small goals each week to talk to someone new. You will make friends, give it a little time

I'm here if you need to chat!

See if you can get a phone consultation with a GP if you can't go in person (I know that can be scary too) or see if you have an NHS talking therapies in your area to call. Many places offer cbt over the phone or in person for anxiety.

I used to be agoraphobic, have depression and anxietyand I still struggle with places I don't know so completely relate but I have improved so much through therapy. I also had anti depression for a few years that helped but now I'm off them so it doesn't need to be a permanent thing if that's a worry.