Anxiety suddenly dreadful - support welcomed please

[Littlemiss74]

The last two weeks my anxiety has gone through the roof. It all seems to have started around the time of the terribly sad news about Caroline Flack. I was obsessed with reading about it for days and started worrying about certain people I know who suffer with mental health issues at times thinking what if they do the same thing.

For the past two weeks i have been so restless, on edge, I've bitten my nails to a disgusting state, I've spent hours of wasted time on my phone instead of paying full attention to my dc's. I've been irritable and horrible at home. The only time my mind doesn't wander is at work.

I found some propranalol that I had from ages ago and so I have taken one today in desperation. I've tried to talk to DH but he just doesn't get it, he is such a happy positive person.

I need to sort myself out but I don't know where to start. I just can't get out of this low feeling. Please can anyone relate or offer some advice? Thanks

I'm sorry you're feeling so low OP. Have you considered making an appointment with your Dr and telling her how you feel?

There's an organisation called Anxiety UK who have a helpline and various types of counselling you may find useful.

There's also medication that might help. You can read up more about that here.

Other things you might find useful. A good multivitamin, D3 and B Vitamins, magnesium. Meditation, exercise, cutting down on alcohol and caffeine, fresh air and wholesome diet.