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Catastrophising

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Swanna · 30/12/2022 21:24

Would ADs help with this? GP says yes but because there are times when it's ok I'm not sure I should take the plunge. I'm posting because I'm in a bad phase right now (major life changes but, honestly, I'm worried about the world and war). I can't seem to calm down and feel constantly highly strung. I think I'm looking for coping mechanisms / experiences. The GP suggests Sertraline but it won't change the things that are causing it so I'm not sure it's the right route...thanks in advance for any thoughts

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Eyesopenwideawake · 30/12/2022 21:26

Have a look at this video on anxiety - it might help you better understand what anxiety is, why you need it and how to work with it rather than fight it;

Eyesopenwideawake · 30/12/2022 21:27

I'll try again!

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Swanna · 30/12/2022 21:43

Thanks so much I'll watch now

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Swanna · 30/12/2022 22:35

This was great for everyday life events, just need to figure out how to deal with my existential catastrophising too :-)

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Larabelle6 · 30/12/2022 22:40

I’m on antidepressants- have been for a long time and many different ones. On my current one I feel calmer but it doesn’t stop me catastrophising. I think you’re right and what you need is coping strategies which I believe comes from therapy such as cbt. I’ve had both nhs counselling and private with a psychologist and I personally don’t think it’s worked for me but lots of people do have success with it. Good luck, anxiety is truly awful x

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Swanna · 30/12/2022 22:42

Thanks, it is :-(

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hellololabells2019 · 30/12/2022 23:00

I'm on Setraline. Huge anxiety, mainly about work. It has changed my life for the better.

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 30/12/2022 23:21

Cbt helped with mine and sertraline but with cbt I did come off sertraline for a bit (2020 set me back). There's some good stuff online. Different scenarios like if this happened but what if this happened type things. Challenge the thoughts.

JamSandle · 30/12/2022 23:23

A combo of ADs and CBT might be helpful. Have you tried radical acceptance or transcendental meditation? Does exercise take the edge off?

Eyesopenwideawake · 31/12/2022 07:59

Swanna · 30/12/2022 22:35

This was great for everyday life events, just need to figure out how to deal with my existential catastrophising too :-)

Here's another video, looks like it was made just for you 😊

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Swanna · 31/12/2022 08:23

Thanks everyone and for the video @Eyesopenwideawake - just woken up and I'll watch now

@JamSandle Funnily enough, I have been looking into radical acceptance but I struggle to put it into practice! Things have been much worse since I had children and I can't accept them being in danger etc if that makes sense. I just can't sit with that. Any meditation recommendations very welcome - again, it's something I would love to do but can't seem to manage. I maybe need to keep practicing

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