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Need a hand hold, can't deal with anxiety

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Soanxious12 · 10/04/2023 16:32

It's another day that feels like I can't deal with life.

For context I battled with anxiety and depression my whole life. Been on therapy, medication etc. but the smallest unusual life stuff throws me over the edge I'm so sick of it.
I'm having a particularly stressful time at work and moving house at the same time. DH is in the process of changing jobs. I have a 1 year old DS.
Life feels so hard. I don't want to go to work. Nothing feels fun.
I want to hide inside under the covers the whole day doing nothing but don't have that luxury. My brain is finding threats that do not exist such as why did someone look at me like that, do they not like me etc. I'm so tired.

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Ilovedogs1 · 10/04/2023 17:16

@Soanxious12 in the same boat as you. I've had anxiety/OCD for as long as I can remember. I'm 5 weeks into a bad episode atm. I find stress and change exacerbate it all. You like myself seem to have lots going on at the moment which doesnt help.
I've just left my job of 25 years after a corporate take over and I'm so anxious about starting the new job. I feel that constant sense of dread in my stomach.
Sorry no help really but your not on your own.

LapinR0se · 10/04/2023 17:18

Are you on medication now @Soanxious12 ?

Redandpinkstripes · 10/04/2023 17:20

Bless you. I could have written your post, so I totally understand. It is exhausting being so scared all of the time. Sending you a hug x You are not alone x

Liamgallaghersparka · 10/04/2023 17:20

Another voice here to say you're not on your own, I too suffer from anxiety and am finding the days so hard at the minute, I just want to sleep, I'm so sorry you are suffering too, its absolutely awful, just wanting to send solidarity and hope things get easier soon 💐

Soanxious12 · 10/04/2023 18:27

LapinR0se · 10/04/2023 17:18

Are you on medication now @Soanxious12 ?

I'm not, thinking maybe I should go back to it seeing how I'm feeling

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LapinR0se · 10/04/2023 21:15

Soanxious12 · 10/04/2023 18:27

I'm not, thinking maybe I should go back to it seeing how I'm feeling

I would, at least give a go and see if you feel a bit better after a week or two. I’m on Sertraline and it’s brilliant

Soanxious12 · 10/04/2023 22:26

Thanks all for your kind messages. It means more than you know. ❤️

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arabellasdress · 12/04/2023 23:53
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Dogsanddaisys · 14/04/2023 21:51

Sending hugs @Soanxious12 and sorry that you’re feeling like this. Hope that things improve for you soon 💐.

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