Anxiety, situation critical!

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Yikes I'm having a rotten time. I can't sleep can't eat for the feeling of dread and then the guilt at being a terrible mother to my daughter. Am just in a constant panic without any reason. I'm already on sertraline and have been for a while but I don't want to take more drugs as I'm terrified of the withdrawal process. Anyone out there!? X

Anyone??

How old isn’t your daughter? I’m sure you are a fantastic mother, but what specifically is making you think this?

Have you been referred to talk to anyone?

Sorry how old is your daughter*

She is getting on for two. I have had cbt but didn't really help, just scared I'm stuck like this forever.

Sorry you're having a tough time OP :(
Why do you say you're a bad mother?
Are you sure you're not being really hard on yourself?.. being a mum is a difficult job.
Have to say I also found a CBT therapist very unhelpful, but self help CBT books have been brilliant..might be worth a go?

You need to go back to the GP. You may need a different drug or a different dose or some different talking therapy.

I thought I'd be that way forever but I promise you won't and you'll be all the stronger for it when you get through it. I'm on 10mg fluoxetine and with the book DARE recovered from my anxiety (so bad I wouldn't leave my house). I'm out and about fine now, my DD is nearly 2 as well 😊

Thanks all that is helpful. How long did it take to get better? This feels endless.

I just feel that my dd doesn't get the best of things with me being so down and terrified of being out. My dh does a lot but I feel guilty I'm not doing enough I'd hate her to suffer because I can't sort my head out

But you can. You really can. But not without help and support.