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[Fairydust26]

going through abit of a crappy time with anxiety/health anxiety at the mo so thought it would be a good idea to create this thread. I always find that when I’m feeling anxious writing it down makes me feel a little bit better so hopefully some of you might too and we can support each other through this crappy time as I know it can make you feel pretty lonely. I’m trying to not drag myself back to bed and write today off so I’ve made a cuppa put the heating on sat by the xmas tree and going to try and have a clam Saturday so come say hi

Hi quamquat, have you been to your doctor? It sounds like an awful lot to cope with. Do you have any help from any family?

bigfatmeanie that will all soon pass hopefully you start to feel the benefits soon.

Hi everyone, sorry not had chance to read much this week as work is keeping me busy, which is good!!

Think my meds have kicked in, think I say as feel calmer about my trigger. Not happy but calmer. Xx

Hi everyone, sorry not had chance to read much this week as work is keeping me busy, which is good!!

Think my meds have kicked in, think I say as feel calmer about my trigger. Not happy but calmer. Xx

Hi everyone, sorry not had chance to read much this week as work is keeping me busy, which is good!!

Think my meds have kicked in, think I say as feel calmer about my trigger. Not happy but calmer. Xx

gttia not happy but calmer is a great start!! And glad work is keeping you busy.

I got up this morning swearing at my cortisol (morning anxiety sucks) but I actually did something relatively useful at work, it wasn't very challenging, more repetitive, but it meant at least I could do it, if you see what I mean? Better that than asking me to write a strategy or something, of which there would be zero chance at the moment. Fortunately my boss is very understanding and knows what I need at the moment.

Tomorrow we are doing the Time to Talk Day thing in the office. Not entirely sure how I feel about that right now, but of course it is a good thing. Think I am the poster girl for it this week!

Seems like quite a few of us seem to be doing somewhat okay at the mo and that’s great. we’ve just gotta keep pushing forward and hopefully we’ll be rid of anxiety once and for all and better days will come for us all soon fingers crossed anyway!🤞🏻.

Yes, lets hope so! I've been quite calm this evening, but I do find that when I'm like that I'm almost scared to breathe incase my mood changes. I need to learn to relax.

Sometimes on this thread I feel a bit like I shouldn’t be here, because I don’t get serious panic attacks and I’m not on medication. But the truth is that anxiety means that I’m really not living a life. Anxiety around social occasions means that I don’t go out and see people. I’m terrified about getting a job. I’m too worried to learn to drive. Ok so that last one isn’t strictly necessary given that I live in London and there are good public transport links to place, but getting out and socialising/getting jobs are pretty key. I do best when I have a lot of things to do, and the way I currently am I’m waking up in the afternoon and staying up all night, doing bugger all. And it’s not making me happy. I don’t think I meet the criteria for major/clinical depression but I probably meet the criteria for dysthymia. So a mild form in both cases. And of course people see the word “mild” and assume it’s not that bad. When really, we need the intervention before things get too serious. My ASD assessor said I wasn’t at crisis point, but that getting help would be a good idea in order to avert a crisis.

Toffee1000 being here really helps, I only take 10mg, the lowest I could and unless my trigger is mentioned I function very well. Good full time job, two teenagers happy, but mention the trigger and I'm on the floor! Talking here regularly means that when I do hit the floor you already know me, you know my weak point and I can help others hopefully when I'm not on the floor xx

Toffee1000 being here really helps, I only take 10mg, the lowest I could and unless my trigger is mentioned I function very well. Good full time job, two teenagers happy, but mention the trigger and I'm on the floor! Talking here regularly means that when I do hit the floor you already know me, you know my weak point and I can help others hopefully when I'm not on the floor xx

toffee1000 anxiety effects people differently some people have it extremely bad and other have much milder cases. This thread isn’t just for the worst cases of it it’s for anyone that is struggling and your more than welcome to post on here whatever you please. Like gttia said posting on here with people that understand helps when your feeling bad, even helping others when you have your good days too!.

Not too shaky this am all.... which is good but I still can't eat.

Binge watching The Crown though. What will I dooooo when it ends??!!

Toffee, you are very welcome here, and it sounds like anxiety is very present in your life. We are all different, my anxiety came from nowhere after Xmas. I'd been fine until then and suddenly it totally took over my life. We are all here for each other!

Trooper- I've finished the crown now! I'm looking for something to replace it!

Woods I'm rationing myself! I can't bear to think it will finish :)
overinvested

There's going to be a series 3, but shock horror the actors are being replaced with older ones!

How’s everyone got on today? I’m feeling good having calm thoughts which I hoping means the anxiety’s at bay for now fingers crossed it stays.

Good to hear fairydust, long may it continue!

Feeling a bit so-so to be honest, I'm still not right (although better than I was) with sinus issues etc which triggered this anxiety peak. Feeling congested and head cold-y does not make a calm and happy Bunting.

My first appointment with a new counsellor came through for late next week which can't come soon enough to be honest. This guy seems to have a good write up so I hope I click with him and we get me back on track.

We did #timetotalk at work today which was quite good - it didn't get overtly mental health-y and difficult for me, more a bunch of people who didn't know each other especially well making time for a chat about life and getting to know each other with nice drinks and cakes. Everyone said that we'd like to do it once a month if we can.

Finding it hard/impossible not to constantly a) be anxious or b) be thinking about anxiety but still trying to power through it despite how bloody difficult it is!

Hi, I'd like to join too, I have read through the thread and what a lovely supportive place it is. I would say my anxiety is mild but it really gets me down and it tends to spiral, worrying about anything from stuff in the news that I have no control over to stuff that is close to home but I feel overwhelmed by. I have been physically ill this week (bad cold) and sleeping badly. I have coping strategies up to a point and have had help from a CBT course which has just finished but I think I would benefit from mindfullness, just not sure where to start, so many books, apps etc.

Welcome!

The headspace app is a good place to start (I’m sure others will have other recommendations too). It’s not cheap but has a lot of good feedback. I think membership is half price at the moment or if you join Anxiety UK it’s included in your membership which is a bit cheaper still and you also get the other benefits.

I think I'm starting to do a bit better, but I still have the lingering anxiety that makes me do everything super quickly, and makes me nervous about doing anything! I'm off for a swim now and CBT later which always makes me feel good.

Wh0KnowsWhereTheT1meG0es the Headspace app is good, loads of mindfulness/ guided meditations on YouTube also it may not be your cup of tea but ASMR videos you can find them on YouTube too are very relaxing also.

inthewoods4 glad things are starting to feel abit better for you hopefully things continue to do so!😊.

I’m feeling good almost as I’ve forgotten what anxiety feels like if that makes sense? But I know that could all change in a second just trying to keep positive and hope I’m on the right track. How’s everyone else getting on good I hope?.

Hi can I join in?
Basically I had an eating disorder when I was 14. No mental health issues until I had my daughter nobody picked up on it until she was 6 months old, she is now nearly 15. I have been on citalopram 40mg since then. I had a fair few blips, mainly when I fell pregnant with ds but got over it. Been mainly okay since then just bad before my period. I’ve missed tablets occasionally never any issues.
Then I haven’t been taking my tablets since September, I know idiot! I started off forgetting them, then took about two a week. Concluded with massive panic attacks and crippling anxiety which hadn’t come back since ds was born.
I am struggling so much I took two to make up but it didn’t work saw doctor a new one as mine had retired ( in short haven’t had a medication check up in 7 years either) now seeing dh’s Doctor who immediately asked about my weight which is underweight and this has triggered me off with panicking about my weight so much. He is now getting me to take 20mg to build up but I am struggling so much. I hoped if I came here people wouldn’t judge me for being so stupid.
I took the law conversion course and legal practice course the last four years and was ready to apply for jobs now I am convinced I can’t be a solicitor anymore as I not good enough and will just relapse when working. For me tiredness triggers anxiety
Thanks

Welcome nicolepowell999 your not stupid at all! As you probably know the medication will have to build back up into your system again till you start to feel some relief from it which I really hope is soon for you. You’ve spent the last four years learning to be a solicitor which I’m sure isn’t an easy thing to do be proud of yourself for that! You’ve worked so hard don’t fall at the last hurdle have faith in yourself that you are good enough!😊.