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catastrophizing - i need help

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poppi22 · 19/02/2020 16:59

i'm having a breakdown I think. I've moved into a new house recently and I'm concerned that its going to fall down around me - we've spent all this money and I'm finding fault where there is none. Its like I'm waiting for something bad to happen all the time. Its exhausting. I've just turned 42 and I'm not sure if its related to peri/my age but I feel like I'm going mad with anxiety. It goes from worrying about my health to worrying about money/kids/my husband/crashing the car - the list goes on and on. I was sick at the weekend with a bug I picked up from the kids and since Monday I've been a wreck, crying and having palpitations and just thinking the worst things will happen in my life. I've been for CBT but can't get back to my counsellor as she's away. I'm sorely tempted to try medication but I had a bad experience previously with antidepressants. Anxiety has struck me in the past on and off but in the last six months its gotten out of control. Our lives are busy between work and kids but I'm really struggling to get a grip on things. Last night I slept about 3 hours and that isn't helping matters either. Today I'm taking magnesium to relax me, but its not really taking the edge off. Any help is appreciated....

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Hornbeamer · 22/02/2020 11:24

Saw this and just wanted to say hello. How are you doing?

chocolateisavegetable · 22/02/2020 20:16

I've been feeling the same, and have come to the conclusion that it's perimenopause related. I'm going to get a doctors appointment to confirm and it's probably a good idea for you to do the same x

Ouchy · 22/02/2020 20:24

Sorry to hear you are going through this; I can totally relate and I wondered if it was peri menopause too (though I’m 38). The anxiety, panic attacks, catastrophising, insomnia etc. I also am having period issues (Like usually one normal followed by a break then another week long smaller one). I’ve had scans/bloods etc and examinations to check nothing sinister.

But I’m only 38... could it really be peri?

I haven’t been to GP yet. It has got to the stage where I can’t trust my own judgement etc, to make decisions etc, because it seems by perspective is affected by hormones/cycle etc.

I’m just trying to do self care, exercise and avoid alcohol so far. Hope you find a solution x

Ouchy · 22/02/2020 20:25

To be fair it does sound like you have a lot going on, especially after house move, so that’s all bound to be stressful. Perhaps anyone would struggle. Forgive yourself and be kind to yourself x

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