Anxiety

[cinnamonpuppy]

I'm so upset today. My anxiety is crippling me. I'm supposed to be going out this evening to attend an event related to a hobby. I have to go on my own and I can't even face the thought of it. The stress is making it impossible for me to do all the other things I need to do today.

I hate bing such a mess. I don't know how to deal with this anymore.

Do you have any help with this. Sertraline has massively helped me deal with acute anxiety and insomnia.

It's horrible, isn't it? I do feel for you. No constructive advice I'm afraid, just empathy.

You're not a mess. You suffer from anxiety and that's not easy to deal with.

You say you have to go alone - will there be people there that you know, that you can talk to when you arrive?

Thanks for the kind words. It's just a talk I'm going to, so I don't need to socialise with anyone. I think it will be better for my health to stay home tonight.

Honestly cinnamon, consider medical help if you haven’t already. It can give you your life back.

Don’t go and take the pressure off. It’s ok to cancel commitments if you don’t want to go.

When I’m bad I force myself out of the house, hat on, earphones in and power walk my anxiety off. Mine ripples through my body and it’s the only thing that burns that nervous energy off.

Nightmare

I also call it out. I know that sounds bonkers but it helps stop it enveloping me.

Eg.. ‘oh don’t fucking start you wanker’

Staying at home is the worst thing you can do.
I know. I live with anxiety too but am having more good days than bad following techniques I learned through CBT and through learning more about it.
By staying in you are giving in and starting an avoidance habit.
Please go. You will feel better in the long run. Honestly.