Anxiety support, Hand hold or chit chat come say hi #2

[Fairydust26]

Hi everyone this is part 2 as the original thread is full up! But as the title says this thread is support for all that are struggling and could do with a handhold and a chit chat so come and say hello😊.

[Stilllivinginazoo]

Viking pre D's issues I occasionally spent an afternoon with dd2 watching girlie film and pampering ourselves(paint toenails,hair and face pack,manicure )
These days I don't get more than 20mins of D's in bed at night whilst I eat tea with her,so it's sneaked moments to paint toes,read 10mins,hot shower or cook comforting dinners as my self cares rubbish tbh and I wouldn't do any of these things without mental reminders .I try to be mindful in at least one of school runs for lil zoo as we cross a protected area for wildlife and a few minutes appreciating the landscape at least clears my mind.haeder now D's is in tow but I tend to say out loud what I see and he's finding that a bit grounding
I don't drink or smoke but have a shockingly bad sweet tooth and chocolate/sweets hold me up when nothing else can
What do you like to do?

[vikingwoman]

Zoo - I don't smoke either and no longer drink. I used to have the odd glass of wine but stopped when I increased my AD's. Coffee helps get me through the day . I also have a terrible sweet tooth and used to use that as comfort food. Still do on occasions but not as often. Now that I'm over 50 and at the weight I want to be - I know I'll sabotage my efforts with the previous chocolate habits I used to have!
Best thing that currently works for me is actually creative visualization - basically imagine I'm somewhere else! I do this when I'm walking sometimes, or I have an instagram account where I only follow accounts of serene/magical/beautiful places around the world. I don't follow friends, just lovely places. This is probably why I sometimes like asking people (like you) about their surroundings.
At night when DS2 falls asleep I like to watch something light on Netflix while putting on skincare.

[Stilllivinginazoo]

Oooh,do you follow the boy wanders on Instagram?some amazing scenery there to soak upViking
love a good view to escape into myself

[vikingwoman]

Ooh, thanks for the suggestion Zoo. Will follow him!

[BippityBoppity87]

How is everyone this evening? I had a bit of a wobble last night, almost didn't go into work and wanted to take all my pills. Thankfully my DP stopped me and hid them. I don't know what made me want to do that.

And I'm getting increasingly anxious with my upcoming appointment with CBT. I know I'm going to get told off for not going last week.

[Stilllivinginazoo]

The only thing they can be bit antsy over is not letting the know.you had a bad leg so you have a good reason lovely
Are you finding CBT very stressful or helpful?

I'm not having a great day.feel very agitated and anxious tonight.my D's not good at mo with anxiety and it's been a stressful time try manage him,feeling guilty I may have caused it or passed on in genes and try manage rest my family

[vikingwoman]

I'm sorry, Bippity - I hope tomorrow's a better day. You managed another workday which is terrific. Good for you!

Zoo - I know those feelings...you're not alone. I still used to resent DP assuming my kids' issues were his family genes (glaringly obvious). I'm waking up to the fact that their anxiety issues are me to a T, and I feel so guilty. I sometimes enable younger DS as I can't always manage him. Then I feel more guilty. I do it to maintain some calm in the house, or because he can wear me down with his negotiations. We try our best, and that's all we can do. Your children know how much you love them.

[BippityBoppity87]

Thank you Stilllivinginazoo vikingwoman

I actually had a really good day at work today. I know they're going to be a bit angsty. What makes me feel even worse, as my DP kindly pointed out, that my session could have gone to someone else not helpful to say to someone's who already has anxiety issues I suppose it's true.

I was very lucky that I didn't have to wait long to start the sessions as I've heard it can be quite a long waiting list. And the fact I saw a psychiatrist pretty much the next day when I was in crisis, which I know can take months as well. Luckily I haven't had to see him recently, only the two talks I had with him, although my CBT sessions are in the same building.

I've only had two, so maybe it's early days, but being brutally honest, right now, no I'm not finding it particularly helpful.

[Fairydust26]

The threads almost full up but fear not I shall make a new one in a little while...unless I fall asleep in that case I will make it on the morning. Had terrible anxiety these past few days I know it’s bad when I have no appetite and I could cry at anything, have such a horrible heavy feeling in my chest and feel so drained with it.

Sorry to see some of you are struggling hugs to you all

[BippityBoppity87]

Okie dokie Fairydust26 I'm feeling a lot better today. Just been reading through my posts over the last month and I've realised just how up and down I've really been. It's kind of like my online mood diary! It's been insightful and helpful, although I haven't been able to pin point what's going on just yet.

[Fairydust26]

Okay ladies new thread is done see you over there!

[Fairydust26]

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/feeling_depressed/3396889-Anxiety-support-Hand-hold-or-chit-chat-come-say-hi-3?watched=1