Can't do it today.

[Undercoverbanana]

Just that really. Got a sense of doom about everything. It's all going to be horrendous and I'm going to end up with an anxiety attack and get into trouble again. Don't want to be around people. Just want to sleep.

Just looking for some support really. Someone to talk to. Sorry.

Can you have an easy day today. Sometimes we all feel like we can’t cope. What do you have to do and what can you put off? Sorry you feel so rubbish!!

for you. I have close family who suffer with anxiety & see how horrible it is. Can you do something to make the next few minutes a bit better? I hope you get support here & have it in real life.

Got to go to work.

Can you get to your GP?
Who are you worried about getting into trouble with? Work?

Just take little steps.
First step is up to get a cuppa.
Good luck.

I'm on anxiety meds already. Last time I had an anxiety attack at work I got into trouble for frightening colleagues. Big drama with HR. I've had a cuppa. Just staring at my toothbrush now but can't seem to do it.

Try to plod through today and give yourself a treat when you get home. Boxset? Takeaway? A bath?

How are you getting on OP? Anxiety is a bitch. Small steps is good advice from pp that’s what I try and do, break things down into manageable chunks and not think about the whole ‘thing’ (day/task/life) whatever is making you anxious.

I once had a panic attack about unloading the dishwasher. I started with one item at a time and thought, I’ll stop after this one, just one more etc. Was over with in no time.

Can you organise anything to look forward to later?

You can't behave in a way that scares colleagues. (Were you the poster who broke a mug or something?)
You need other treatment if the meds aren't working. GP or crisis team.

I survived. Somehow. Went swimming after work and feel a million times better for it.

Wolfiefan - yes that was me at my finest. I've been referred to the Wellbeing Team via the GP.

Drogonssmile - the dishwasher is a great example. Everything just seems too much sometimes, even the simplest things.

Well done OP. Glad you feel better for the swimming. Hope your evening goes ok.

At your finest? Maybe not. At your most unwell though perhaps. I do hope you didn't think it was a criticism of you in any way.
I suffer from anxiety and it is unutterably shit!
The dishwasher story reminds me. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. That's just how you tackle the seemingly insurmountable.
Hope the wellbeing team can help.

I'm going to remember the dishwasher!! One cup at a time.
Sometimes I get so bad with anxiety that I literally freeze and just sit and stare, while panicking about everything that I have to do.

I wonder what it's like to not be like this.

Are there people who just breeze through each day without wondering why they are alive and how they are supposed to cope and when they will ever be good enough, or is everyone on a spectrum, do you think?

I'm definitely on the spectrum somewhere. I have anxiety and depression. I imaging people who don't still got worried but it doesn't take over their lives or stop them being able to move forward.
Wish I knew!

How are you doing today Wolfiefan? I am feeling paranoid today. Everything is just going to be a disaster and go wrong. I just don't know how to face all the criticism that is going to come my way. I'm just not strong enough.

I got called in to the office yesterday. Convinced I was in for another bollocking about something as usual. Turns out they want me in a working group. Apparently I have some good ideas. I just want to be left alone. Why does anyone want my ideas? They just smirk when I voice my ideas usually. I could do without this additional pressure. I just want to be ignored until 5pm and escape. I just can't take this.

Sorry you are feeling bad again today, Under
Not feeling too great myself today.
Feel like I could just stop breathing as life is such an effort
Did things get any better when you got to work? I am sure you have good ideas.

I'm so sorry. I didn't see that message.
Feeling stressed. Lots going on. I am managing.
Daft idea. Do you think they ARE actually smirking or is it your anxiety or depression or whatever making you feel that your ideas must be not good enough and they must be laughing at you?