Help - horrific anxiety abroad

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Just that really. I'm on holiday and should be fine and relaxed but I'm in a constant panic. I can't eat or sleep. I feel like I'm about to have a breakdown and be taken away in a straight jacket. I can't think straight. I want to cry but somehow I can't.

What a terrible mother I am to my daughter. I hate being like this.

You poor thing. Didn’t want to read and run. Have you just arrived? Are you the only adult?
Can you go for a walk? Talk to someone at home ?

I'm here with my husband and brother. We got here a week ago and have another week to go.

I wish I was at home. I don't know where to turn.

Are you anxious because you’re overseas and feel out of your depth?

Is your DH and brother aware? Do you suffer usually?

If you've had anxiety before, what usually helps? Writing down? Catching up on sleep? Have you been drinking enough water? Have you told the others how you're feeling? Maybe you could try a bit of exercise? Such a shame this is happening while you're on holiday. I hope you feel better soon. It's possible to turn things around.

I have suffered from anxiety and depression on and off since I was 40. Was fine whilst pregnant but then had awful PND. Am on sertraline but i occasionally get these bouts which are just horrific.

Thank you so much for responding, it does help and I'm so grateful

It’s ok to feel anxious. Acknowledging it sometimes helps rather than trying to push it away and getting more anxious that you can’t right now. Do talk to the others. Try to carve out some time for you to do whatever helps you. Hope it improves.😎