I need to accept I have anxiety. Can anyone help me and can we have a mutual support thread please

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I feel ashamed about this but after yesterday I need to accept this is the case for me now as can't have another day like that.

I had a terrible childhood, countless periods of depression, post natal, ante natal, regular for want of a better word but suddenly having anxiety for the first time, and due to what my ex h has done and said, is really hard to take.

I don't know what to do.

I feel you .. I have anxiety and depression .. really feeling it at the moment .. ex bf belittled me and made me feel worthless .. struggling to get through it. Would love to take part in a mutual support thread x

No need to feel shame - anxiety is not a disease or something you catch by being inadequate or lacking in some way; it’s an emotion and, like all emotions, it can overwhelm you at times.

As a good starting point have a look at Tim Box’s Ted X “how not to be anxious about anxiety” - it will help you understand why you are feeling the way you do.

Welcome @Overthinker2022 . I am sorry your ex has belittled you but well done for making him your ex! That is a great start.

Hello @Eyesopenwideawake thank you. I was so confused as to why I felt as I did yesterday - it was thought I was having a heart attack and they wanted to send an ambulance - as I had a good day planned and although I felt lonely, I felt okay but the last year has been horrific. I will look at your suggestion. Thank you.