Please tell me I’ll get better !

[Mummyrj18]

Really struggling with anxiety issues and intrusive thoughts. Just need to know I’m not alone cause it’s feels overwhelming right now. I am getting professional help but it’s still hard to cope would really appreciate any advice x

Anyone xxx

Sorry to hear you are feeling like this, I too have had problems with anxiety and it's horrible. Is there anything you enjoy doing that keeps you busy, and takes your mind off it? I found baking was a nice distraction.

I try to keep doing things for my kids and do normal things but feel like I can’t escape it. Feel anxious around my daughter and more anxious when I’m away from her. Feel like no one realises how desperate I feel, they maybe do but feel so lonely like it won’t get better x

I was in the same situation this time last year. Im on a low dose anti anxiety medication and it's changed my life. I couldn't leave the house without shaking and feeling dizzy when I was at my worst. I promise it will get better, you need to give yourself time.

I too am on low dose anti anxiety medication and it's the best decision I ever made! It's made such an improvement, I know it's not for everyone but I'd recommend it to anyone.

I’m on sertraline at the moment which helped a few years ago but doesn’t seem to be helping at the moment, terrified there’s nothing else to try. Can’t cope with the horrible thoughts ususlly about not loving my children or other awful things 😞😞😞

You're not alone. I can't promise the anxiety or thoughts will go away, for many of us they don't, but you do learn to accept them and to better manage it.

Exercise I find absolutely the best thing for me. If your physical health is OK I'd try some gentle dance routines on the Internet - the music could also help your mood a little.

When the thoughts got to me I used to say to myself "I can't control my thoughts but I can control my mouth and arms and legs." Let your thoughts about not loving the kids flow through your mind but move your arms to give them a cuddle, your legs to walk towards them and play with them and your mouth say nice things to them. Your children are not mind readers and your thoughts don't affect them - only your actions matter. Worrying about your thoughts is the only way they have power over you. Deprive them of that power and they will eventually fade away.

It does get better but it may take time to find the things that work best for you. And prepare to feel better one day and worse the next - this is absolutely normal. But there is a way forward.

@Mummyrj18 I had my review of my sertraline on Thursday, they said if it stops working go back and see the GP as they could alter the dose or try something else. Might be worth going to have a chat with them.

Going to my gp on Monday for a chat. People keep saying ocd can cause these thoughts ? But so can anxiety ... I don’t know if it makes a difference. Thank you all for replying feels like you’re the only one when the thoughts take over. Feel like I’ve forgotten who I used to be xx