Hi,
For the last year or so I have felt really overwhelmed by everything really, particularly obligations that I have. I’m sure this is the case for a lot of people.
Recently, it’s got worse to the extent that I am waking up very early in the mornings with horrible anxiety and my thoughts whizzing through my head.
I really struggle to make plans in advance on weekends, I find it stresses me out and I would rather be spontaneous…I know that’s not how life works though!
Every month between now and May, there is something planned for at least one of the weekends that requires me to travel/do something I don’t want to do. I have family birthdays, weddings, hen parties (one of which I’m finding particularly stressful as I’m planning!) etc and I just feel so anxious at the thought of it all and I want to just stay at home.
Not only that, but work have asked we return to the office a few days a week after two years of working from home. Whilst I am looking forward to seeing my lovely colleagues, I don’t like the feeling of obligation put on me.
I also get anxious about the amount of money I spend on all these plans/commuting back into the office as I don’t earn a huge amount…I can afford it but I would just prefer to spend my money on other things!
I generally just feel overwhelmed and like this is getting out of hand now. I have a horrible feeling hanging over me most of the time and worry about everything.
I suppose I might have GAD or something, I have been referred for some therapy (I also have a phobia I’m being treated for, which sort of ties into all this).
Does anyone feel the same and have any good techniques to get me through the next few months when all I want to do is run away 