I have a generalised anxiety disorder that I have had CBT for intermittently a few times in my life (and most recently 2 years ago). I was doing a lot better but Covid hit. It’s not the pandemic and health anxiety that has made it worse, it’s mine and DH’s work situation and living situation and money worries in general.
I don’t feel anxious about these things in particular all the time, but it’s like they’ve triggered off my anxiety and depression big time. I wake up nervous and am unable to get excited about the things I normally would. I’m constantly tired. I spend too much time on my phone. I don’t want to pickup or drop off at school anymore (DH works from home so he is able to).
I am exercising a lot - most days I go for a run - I eat really healthily (today aside, hello cheese!), and I write 3 positive things about my day every night before bed. But it isn’t shifting it!
Help! What can I do to get rid of the constant nausea, nerves, lethargy and sadness?
I am a bit reluctant to try medication, I don’t know why. I think I’m nervous of becoming hooked on it, to be honest.