Mental health HELP

[rae1234]

Hi everyone,

New to this site (not a mamma but you all seem lovely and helpful)

I've suffered with anxiety all of my life and have always been a worrier.
I've had a fear of eating around people and choking in front of others following a bad panic attack a couple of years ago.
This then spiralled into me developing a fear of choking whilst drinking and looking anxious/panic attacks in-front of others..

2 weeks ago anxiety started to affect my work really badly to the point where I was worried about having panic attacks at work. was constantly shaking, waking up anxious and going to sleep anxious, upset tummy and panicking no matter what I was doing.

Doctor had signed me off work for 6 weeks- I have been very up and down and all that. Overall having better days than worse.
My first day back at work was ok yesterday but now I'm feeling exactly like I did before and I'm so scared I'm jus going to end up like a mess, please help :(

Been on citalopram 20mg for 6 weeks

Thanks and sorry for the long post xxx

Hey op,

I'm sorry you're not feeling good, I didn't want to read and run. I would go back to the doctor's and ask for help. Do you have someone you can talk to irl?

I know it sounds really cliche but you have to take it one day at a time and try not to think too far ahead.

Has your doctor referred you for therapy? Anxiety is really hard and not something you ever get over, you just learn how to manage it over time. If you can't get to see a therapist immediately, there might be some group therapy sessions happening near you that might help even just a tiny bit in the first instance?

for the time being, the headspace app is good to help you with your breathing and anxious thoughts.

I really hope you're ok xxx