Can generalised anxiety be triggered by an event?

[madeofstarlight]

I've had a very stressful 12 months. I went through the process of buying my first home with my bf, moved out of my family home for the first time then within a fortnight I found out my bf had cheated on me so I split with him.

When I first split with my bf I, understandably, felt anxious and upset as it was such a big shock and I was worried about wether I would lose my home after just getting it etc. However, it's now almost a year since the discovery and I still seem to be suffering with anxiety.

I constantly feel that niggly worried feeling at the back of my mind and go through regular flare ups where I will feel consumed with worry and my heart will be racing and my stomach is churning even though there's absolutely nothing wrong. I try and think rationally and tell myself there's nothing to worry about anymore but my body won't calm down. I don't even worry about anything specific, I just have that vague feeling of impending doom.

This week has been so bad, I've felt on edge constantly. I've felt so wound up and worried that I've been snappy and tearful. I picked a fight with my lovely new boyfriend at the start of the week for no reason.

I'm stumped as to why I feel like this because my life has improved a lot since I left my partner and I don't miss him and actually wish I'd left him a lot sooner. I realised quickly I was better without him. I love living in my little flat that I've been able to decorate just how I like it, I have the cutest cat, I have great friends and family and more recently have started going out with a lovely man who treats me so well.

I know I should see a doctor but I feel so pathetic and like he'll just tell me to get a grip. Has anyone experienced similar and have any tips I could use to help myself?

I am going through the same. You should see your GP. They never tell you to get a grip. They will discuss how you feel and look at treatment options.
My GAD is mostly due to health anxiety. I've not been well since December and got obsessed that I have some terrible illness....this has developed into constant anxiety. I refused anti depressants because of the side effects so I've been referred for cognitive behaviour therapy but have to wait until end of July. I may have to accept medication if I continue to feel this bad.
Get support because it's hard to manage alone

@Limensoda thank you for replying and I'm sorry to hear you're going through something similar. It's a horrible feeling.

That's encouraging to hear you've been put forward for CBT because I'm also reluctant to go on medication because I feel my symptoms aren't bad enough to outweigh the side effects of the medication, if that makes sense? I'm still able to function normally, am able to work and socialise but feel like I am just not enjoying life the way I should be and am not getting to appreciate all the lovely new beginnings I'm experiencing because I'm constantly worrying.

I've been totally thrown by this because up until now I've been lucky to have never really had any issues with my mental health.

@madeofstarlight

I've had this before many,many years ago. It was worse then than this is so far so I don't want this to develop.
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An event often triggers anxiety but it's after you have been stressed for a while without realising it.