Anxiety

[Friedseasalt]

I am currently suffering from PSTD/Anxiety following a traumatic illness in November where I nearly died. I have made such good progress but I have days where I just don’t feel like doing anything and my anxiety eats me alive. I’ve had a good day today, managed to take my toddler to a birthday party then had a catch up with family. Now I’m just so anxious, I have no idea what about. I just feel like I can’t breathe. I wonder if I’m ever going to feel normal again, just when I think I am - it slaps me in the face.

[Jayd291]

I am in the same boat, hope you feel better soon x

[Squiggles23]

Hope you are feeling better today @Friedseasalt. It sounds like you are making great progress it’s just hard not to let the bad moments feel like a set back. 💕

[Friedseasalt]

Thank you, that’s exactly it - feels like a massive set back. Need to stop being so harsh on myself but easier said than done when you are battling with your own mind! X

[Throckmorton]

Big hugs. You will feel normal again! In the meantime, take really good care of yourself - you've clearly had a really traumatic event and you'll still be physically and mentally recovering.

[Eyesopenwideawake]

Hi @Friedseasalt What help are you currently getting? Box breathing is really good for calming anxiety.

[Friedseasalt]

@Eyesopenwideawake thank you for sharing. This is def something I will try going forward. In terms of help, not much. I have been assigned an online CBT course from the NHS and I am on every waiting list, currently prescribed propranolol for physical symptoms which I use when I need them. This was everyday at the beginning but now maybe once a week, so I know I am making progress - just hard to remind myself of that when I am having a bad day. Wondering if going private is the option for me.

@Throckmorton thank you very much❤

[Eyesopenwideawake]

Be kind to yourself - it's been less than 6 months and you are already getting better. Have a look at this video about anxiety;