Anxiety support, Hand hold or chit chat come say hi #3

[Fairydust26]

Can you believe the last threads full up?! We had a great support network going on the previous two so come and say a big hello and join us.

I’m the same with spending and needing something to look forward to. I nearly booked a holiday last night until my partner pointed out we couldn’t really afford it!

I have been back to the GP today, got some propanol now for when panic hits and doing bloods to make sure nothing underlying

Hi, joining here. Hoping to get an answer.

What happens when you go to the doctor with anxiety? I've got an appointment tonight. Thinking about it Im ready to burst in tears. Holding my breath.

I want to cancel, but think I should go.

Ive done the NHS online test thingy and printed out to take with me.

I found when I got into the appointment the flood gates opened and after worrying about what to say it just all came out! Thankfully my GP was amazing. Good luck.

I'm not in England but my Doctor did a test with me. He was so nice, really listened and like sirzy said, the floodgates opened. I didn't think I was bad but I was off. Only when we started talking did I realise how bad I was. Sure I was able to get and go to work but I wasnt myself. Felt like i was in a dream most of the time.

Thank you Sirzy and iblinked

Im just worried they'll think Im just wasting their time and will fob me off.

Assuming they think there is something to be concerned about will they prescribe me something?

I dont like not knowing or at least having an idea of what is likely to happen.

i was signed off work with anxiety two days ago.
this morning i have to face the neighbours as a parcel was delivered there even though I phoned the delivery company and told them not to. I have put a note through their door apologising as i have told them before not to leave parcels next door. I can't face going to get it, i just can't do it but i don't want to annoy them by not going to get it either. i feel so pathetic.

Is there someone else you can ask to get it?

No, it's just me. I've knocked twice and they aren't answering. Teenage son would rather have afternoon tea with the girls from school than knock on their door.

Joining :) week 4 of Setraline but I did have a few days off because I got scared of side effects because also like you @Aroundnabout1 I have health anxiety :(

got the parcel...

Does anyone else suffer from anxiety in response to noise?

I'm single, so at home I'm mostly on my own. So, no conversation or other noises other than those I make or watching telly. I also have quite acute hearing so I hear every little noise.

I used to get pretty anxious from noises in the house, now I'm getting it from my neighbours noise. Previous neighbours were old and very quiet. New ones (been there about 5 months) are young and livelier. Almost every noise from them gets my heart rate up and feelings of panic. I'm now starting to anxious in anticipation of noise 😩

I'm not sure how I should handle this. Or identify exactly why I get anxious.

Mooserp Sounds don’t bother me but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t bother other people. Could you have some background noise like the tv or the radio on? Or maybe have a word with your neighbours and see if they will keep the noise down?

Thanks for replying Fairydust. It's actually good for me to hear you say noise doesn't bother you. I need the reassurance that I shouldn't be getting anxious over it.

I think one problem may be that I spend too much time in silence. I work from home, alone. And I do like quiet, I'm an introvert.

I am planning on speaking to my neighbours, just want to make sure I can say it in the right way.

Noise doesn't bother me, sometimes enclosed noisy places makes me a bit dizzy but I think that's more to do with my tinnitus. Concerts outside dont bother me, concerts indoors do but not enough to stop going.

Noises are a big problem for me, I hate silence too though!

Sirzy - is it unexpected noises that you don't like?

How do you deal with them?

How’s everyone getting on?

I have had a tough couple of weeks. Been prescribed propanol now which seems to be helping and started CBT so hopefully things will start picking up soon

Hi Sirzy sorry to hear you’ve been struggling I’ve on and off I suppose. I promised a friend I’d brace the shops with them today and the thought of it is making my stomach knot up😬.

Hi

Sorry to hear it's been tough Sirzy. I have propanol but only take them now and again as I find they give me woozy feelings.

I was referred for CBT by my GP and I've finally this week been given a login to the online programme. I'm rather disappointed as it's mostly telling me stuff I already know and there's nothing personal about it. In fact, reading some of it makes me feel more anxious. When I've had counselling in the past, they always made sure that the session finished with me in a good place, but you don't get that. I am thinking of going to see someone privately instead.

I'm struggling a lot at the moment, finding all sorts of things are making me anxious and, a new thing for me, I'm getting anxious on behalf of other people. eg when a family member was telling me about things that need fixing in their house ( like a dripping tap) it got me anxious. I also find my feelings intensify when it gets dark - like the world is closing in on me.

I do have a SAD light and I'm trying to remember to use it every day.

Hi cluelessinstyle you deffo haven’t killed the thread! Sorry to hear your struggling. If medications worked well for you before no harm in going back on it for a little while.

I would try medication. I was really resistant to them for a long time but pleased I took that step now. I think often the dual approach of medication and talking therapy of some sort is needed

No everyone just checking in how are we all? Sorry I haven’t been on here for a while