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Anxiety coping strategies

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codenameduchess · 29/10/2018 14:17

I have been having some issues with increased anxiety over the last 6/8 months and I've tried my best to handle it myself but it's now at a point where that's not working for me anymore and I don't know what to do so thought maybe I'd get some advice here;

There isn't a trigger, I'm just on edge all the time about everything. I'm constantly worrying that the house has been broken into and pets killed, my cars been stolen, ive lost my job, dh has died if he doesn't answer his phone, I check all sockets are off before leaving home and then check doors are locked at least 3 times (and have sent dh back just to make sure) but still find excuses to go home to check the house isn't on fire.... I check on dd multiple times a night or just sleep with her because I'm afraid she'll stop breathing in the night. I avoid going out or work from home so I know everything is ok.

I'm tired and stressed all the time which makes me irritable, I feel like everyone is looking at and judging me.

Can anyone relate and share how you manage it?

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TheQueef · 29/10/2018 14:19

Have you chatted with your GP?

codenameduchess · 29/10/2018 14:20

No idea what happened to the title!

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picklemepumpkin · 29/10/2018 14:20

I'm a bit this way.
I have to really look after myself- plenty of sleep, fresh food, exercise.

I also try and separate genuine concerns (am I short on fuel) from negative thoughts (has the house burnt down). When I sort things rationally like that, I can then focus on the genuine stuff.

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LEMtheoriginal · 29/10/2018 14:23

Totally relate to this. I am on medication. Irs the only thing that works

IdahoCrow · 29/10/2018 14:24

I got a bit weird and very anxious after my father died, and I saw a fantastic grief counsellor. He really delved deep into the underlying causes of it all, going way back, family stuff, work stuff, you name it, and it turned everything around for the better.

Your developing issue of checking things repeatedly really does warrant attention from a medical practitioner as well as a counsellor/therapist, so please do tell your GP.

It must be exhausting for you Flowers

LoisSanger · 29/10/2018 14:28

I empathise with this. Have been suffering with anxiety since May. Went to see doctor 4 weeks ago but no medication which I think would help me. Seeing GP again tomorrow.
Have seen a counsellor through a work based scheme twice but not sure that’s doing much. Have spoken to an nhs counselling (?) team and there are CBT lectures available. Or online materials. Is very different from when I’ve had similar problems in the past. Am hoping that gP will prescribe me something tomorrow

DawnMumsnet · 29/10/2018 14:35

@codenameduchess

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codenameduchess · 29/10/2018 14:35

Thank you all,

I haven't seen a gp yet as I haven't wanted to admit it's a problem but now I can see it is affecting my life and no doubt DDs too I really want to get a handle on it.

I'm not sure about online cbt, does it work?

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TheQueef · 29/10/2018 14:52

Any CBT will help you a bit so it is worth starting.

Please go and see GP and get the ball rolling.
I take beta blockers (prescribed for migraine) the happy side effect is no more panic attacks.

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IdahoCrow · 29/10/2018 15:11

Yes, there's lots of medications and therapies you can try. I've not tried online CBT myself but have heard good things.

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