Hi there
Just hoping to meet some friends to chat to who are experiencing similar circumstances with feelings of anxiety and panic.
A bit about me. I had post natal anxiety for the first time in my life in 2017 and got well. This year my mum passed away suddenly from cancer in April and I’ve had lots of other stresses. In September I had a mental health break down, typically on my own hen do, and spent 4 days straight in a living nightmare of the anxiety and panic. Physically shaking, vomiting, obtrusive thoughts I’d be sectioned etc I couldn’t take care of my own daughter and was up all hours of the night - crying and feeling unable to cope.
Since then I am a lot better. I started sertraline immediately and have been taking it for 11 weeks (3 weeks now on 100mg). I am functioning and managing day to day with household stuff, taking care of my daughter well and nipping out here and there. I’m also due back to work tommorow on a phased return.
I’ve been really well for 3 weeks until last week I started having bubbling anxiety. Saturday I was very teary and then yesterday and today it seems to be back, it’s not all consuming but my chest is tight and my mind busy and I’m so scared of loosing myself again right before Christmas and letting everyone down.
Just hoping to chat to others about blips and spread positivity and support.