Generalised Anxiety Disorder

[CarlyCape]

Anyone else suffer from GAD? Really struggling at the moment and was wondering if anyone on here also suffered...

I am in a constant state of worry/panic.

Text my boss this morning to tell her I wouldn't be in work because of morning sickness. She responded with 'ok' which has planted a seed and now I presume she's upset or I've done something for her to be short with me.

I'm constantly terrified of miscarriage to the point that I will sit and cry (I've had two before and no live births), for an hour at a time. Even though I'm 8 weeks on Sunday and have already seen the heartbeat.

I could list so many more things but shan't. I just don't know how to calm down and genuinely stop worrying about everything. It's all consuming.

I've tried medication which doesn't help and I don't want to take whilst pregnant. I'm in counselling which seems to be pretty useless as I just sit there bored whilst counsellor ticks boxes. I really don't know what else to do...

I've got GAD. Headspace app helps, I subscribe to anxiety UK and it's part of the subscription. And you get a quarterly magazine from anxiety UK, and access to reduced therapy. Cbt is good, and you should be able to get it on the NHS as part of their iapt service - improving access to psychological therapies.

I was a hormonal mess for my pregnancy (following multiple miscarriages) and had to take sobbing breaks several times a day while at work for no real reason (as well as the less problematic crying at home). I don't have an answer for you, but wanted to say that you're not alone. Also that I've been taking antidepressants since the birth which has brought me back to normal... Although I understand that is still a long time off for you, there is an end to this.

I have GAD and I am in a constant state of worry if I don't take my meds/look after my self. I've had 2 breakdowns my last one was 2012. My Husband was the one that supported me through treatment because I was drinking heavily and starving myself and when we met I was ill. 2014 I went to the doctor and let it all out.

He started me on Citalopram and propranolol. I started to explore my mental health and started to heal. I forgave my past behaviours and I can confidently say that I'm well now.

My advice is explore your options and get to the bottom of what you need to feel less anxious and be able to cope. I mediate and drink herbal tea because it calms me. I also talk about my mental health and I make sure I am looking after myself. Everyday I feel the anxiety and I remind myself that it's my illness and everything is ok. Also apply logic to your worries and fears.

I didn't think I would ever get better.

Thank you all. It's so so tough...