Anyone else struggling with anxiety?

[mooseloose]

I've been off work nearly three months now and am just really fed up with myself now. i've refused any meds but I just cant get over it. I started my counselling last week, and am hopeful she can sort me out. it was caused by by son having an accident, and juggling work etc which just got too much and made me cry.
Id had a lot of panic attacks but they are getting better but now I just feel worried when i go out, and that i want to cry.
Today I just can't breathe. I don't know if i'm worse today because i'm due on too.
I just really feel i've lost my way and lost confidence in myself, and i dont know what to do to get myself back.
I'm all crabby and wound up with people too - no patience.
I think the doctor is fed up with me too and i'm also worried she won't keep giving me sick notes, i'm never usually ill.......

Don't panic~phone for advice from the gp to see if you need anti virals for your dcs.
Are you 100% sure or is it a maybe?
The illness in this country doesn't seem to be as virulent as that in mexico.
But phone for advice I would say.

Hi yommy, God I thought I had it close to home! Agree with backtowork, phone somewhere for advice.

Have you been for your appointment yet?

DD1 came home from school yesterday saying they are doing SATS all this week. She is in yr3- I didn't think they did them? She had them in yr2 last year. She is happy as it means there will be no homework this week!

I got myself worked up this morning as I was chatting to a mum from school who commented on my weightloss. I ended up telling her the whole tale and could feel myself panicking. I really should be able to talk about it by now.

I've just been looking on the No More Panic site, it has lots of info on the symptoms of anxiety, including muscle aches and tension. It's still causing me discomfort. Think I may finally give that relaxation cd a go tonight

Blissa i really think that talking about it will come with time.
It has been the last thing for me to get better and I've had quite a bit longer than you.
My ds missed yesterday~he doesn't have sats per se[to send away] as they've done away with them in wales but they still do them I think to level the children.
I hope he gets to do maths as he really likes it!
What did dd1 have yesterday?

She says it was reading yesterday and literacy today. I think it's for teachers assessment. I wish she liked maths, she takes after me I'm afraid, gets mental block when it comes to numbers!

Dcs are just having a quick tea before we have to go out again. Dd1 is getting enroled at Brownies tonight and we all get to watch.

Hi all, morning - Ds hasnt mentioned any tests at all.I know they have two weeks to do them at any time. I haven't spoken to him about it at all. He is year 2.

I know they also do unreported sats in all years above too. DS9 crying tonight (age 9, not 9 children!) because the TA told him 'you can't colour very well can you' and he said he was trying his hardest! Last week the head in a bonkers assebley made a point about rules being there for a reason. But she told them there were now new rules for friends - have to be same age/hair colour/eye colour/same hobbies. She picked on ds best friend to make the point - he has red hair and glasses!! How bad is that! It was a joke obviously but the children didn't understand that. ds cried, and so did a lot of others! So two lots of tears in one week!

Work rubbish today (3 hours) Felt Ineeded to cry all morning, and felt overwhelmed and sad . Blissa - I can't talk/tell people how I am too - get all tongue tied.

moose~I know how it works in our school both from previous experience and speaking to the teacher~I know her quite well.The sats have been abolished in Wales and at key stage 1 the teacher does various assessments,comprehensions,reading and maths assessments in a low key way and thus confirms the level she already believes the children to be working at~ level 2b being the yr group average at yr 2.
My ds always reports any unusual work of any kind so has told me all about the comprehensions etc done in groups and about the extra homework!I obviously haven't mentioned tests to him as they aren't taking formal tests.
The school assembly sounds very odd!

Morning Girls,

I am shattered today! Never got to sleep til after 1.30 last night because of this whole swne flu thing! The kid who plays with my little boys has been confirmed with swine flu, so they have been round the doors taking swabs from the other kids, apparently mine don't qualify because they only have runny noses! lol! Weird! They have all been given tammi flu and told to stay indoors, we on the other hand have to carry on with life as usual! When I called NHS 24 this morning they spoke to me like I was wasting their time! Nightmare!

Anyway, I went to my GP yesteray which I think went fairly well. I told her I didn;t want meds so she said we have to work out where I want to go with the recovery. She gave me a leaflet for a service near me which offers a range of courses from massage to CBT. I am going to get in contact woth them to see what they recommend!

Hope you all have a good day! Sounds like you are all cought with kids exams, etc! Mine are still too little

x x x

Morning all.

Can I join in too. I have been struggling for 18 months now. Was seeing some mental health nurse but she now thinks I am ok. I am very good at hiding things from other people - family etc. Only dh gets it in the neck - oh and my 3 dc. Wake up most mornings feeling down - need motivating.

Morning girls

Your poor ds moose, that's awful for to have said that to him, and that assembly sounds very strange! I think the only reason dd1 told me about the tests was because she was so happy not to be getting homework this week! I never mentioned them when she was doing them last year, I don't think she was aware. I don't really agree with them tbh, think England should follow Wales' lead!
Sorry work wasn't good, hope tomorrow goes better.

Glad your appointment went well yommy, I've heard lots of good things about CBT, it would be well worth looking into.

Hi jrsqueak, hope your day is going well. When did you stop seeing the nurse?

Still feeling off. Did the relaxation cd last night, followed by a hot bath, helped a bit. Still feeling jittery this morning

hi girls - hello jr squeak! Feel free to join our daily moans! We all think it helps!

Yommy, I would be really worried if i lived where you do - I cant believe the nhs are unhelpful, it's terrible! Keep washing your hands!!!

Morning, our teacher also said 2b was average, and also they do a lot more of the assessing too, so thats a good thing!

Raining today so i just had a cuppa and a bag of mini choc digestives. It helped, truly .

Blis, I first tried the relax cd in the bath, but it was ridiculous cos I couldn't spread my arms legs about like it said! Counsellor laughed! I go back next week.

Lol moose. This one had me tensing each set of muscles then relaxing them, didn't like the chest bit where I had to take a deep breath! There is another but to do which I might try when ds is at pre-school.

It's raining here too, really miserable

another one to do not but

has stopped raining now. I am helping in the school garden at 12.30. Should be doin housework now, not on MN really!

Me too! Hope you don't get too wet in the garden

Hi all, how are we?

I've had a really horrible afternoon with dd2, she came back from school and has been screaming, shouting and hitting, can't wait til bedtime!

Attempted a yoga dvd this morning, it was hard work and now I'm aching in more places!

I like yoga Blis. i broke my ankle a couple of years ago and I did that while housebound! Are you all bendy now?

My ds3 horrid too. Told me there ere better mummies than me. . He said noone plays with him at school, but really he is so bossy and crabby and argumentative and grumpy I know why! I'm sure he can't be my little boy!

Morning Girls,

Blissa from the pictures of your kids I can;t believe any off them would be horrible to you! How decieveing . Hope you have a better day today with dd2!

How is work going Moose? Have you settled in anymore?

I am having a great week! NOT! Its my b'day this weekend and we are all in quarintine! lol! My ds1 had to be swabbed for swine flu yesterday and is currently taking tamiflu until we get the results today! Hes not unwell, just has a cold. Was supposed to be having a family night tonight, but no one wants to come near us! Understandable! Then I was going away on Sunday with my 2 best friends - that had to be cancelled too! .

I am coping well with the whole situation, not really had a panic about it at all! Hope this is a sign that I am turning a corner again, dont want to jinx myself!

Anywho - another borning day in the house and its raining today so not like we can get out to play in the garden! Argh! My ds1 will be climibing the walls!

Hope you all have a nice weekend!
x x x

Lol moose, I feel even more stiff today am not bendy at all! Will have to keep at it! Dd2 keeps telling me I am the worst mummy in the world and that I am wicked, all because I wouldn't let her do what she wanted to do after being rude to me. Oh well. Had a stressful morning with ds too, is there a full moon or something?

Hope work is going ok today

Don't know whose little angels you've been looking at yommy, I don't have pics on my profile. They do all have blonde hair and blue eyes and look like butter wouldn't melt haha

So sorry your plans have had to be cancelled. When do you get the swab results? I hope you enjoy your birthday anyway, it's mine next week too.

hello girls - hope you are getting thru the weekend ok Yommy? When are the results due, do you feel ill?

My little boy looks like an angel too! very big blue eyes - how deceptive!

Am ok today. Just tired. Went to a concert last night - The Specials! They were fab! fantastic atmosphere! Was a standing one, and everyone dancing and dressed up, was just great. i remembered a few songs, was a bit young really!

Hi Ladies,

How are you all today? Got the test results back and turns out my ds1 is swine flu free! Woo Hoo, he is still taking tamiflu as precaution. So life its just about back to normal!

Celebrated my 30th yesterday, can;t believe how old I'm getting! lol! Ended up going out or lunch with my wondeful family! Had a few glasses of wine on the Friday night and an early night last night as my dh is away to work donw south today! Nearly had a wee panic about an hour ago, not sure what brought it on!

My ds2 has gone down for a nap so need to finish the house work!

Sometimes wish my dh had a 9 to 5 job, really miss him when hes away!

Anyway, hope you are all havign a nice weekend!

x x x

Auch,

I am having a really crap day here! Can't shake this feeling of panic! Just want to go to ma bad and wake up feeling bettertomorrow! Really missing my dh! This is crazy as he is only away for one night! Not sure how I am going to cope when he leaves for a month as the end of the week very very !

Sorry for the moan!

Want rid of this stupid fecking anxiety!!!!!!!!!!

hi all
not been on for a few days
had a terrible day yesterday
my anxiety was through the roof
i think its coz im on my period
i was like it last month too
must be hormonal
in alot of pain today ,tummy and back
my poor little sister has left her kids and moved in with our parents
very sad situation
im seeing her today
sats are over yay!!!! ds found them easy had 45 mins for each test but finished in 15 mins

Hi girls.

Great news about your ds yommy, I'm glad you were able to go out for your birthday. Hope you're feeling a bit better this morning. I know exactly what you mean about your dh's job, I often wish my dp had a 9-5 monday to friday job.

Hi Candy, are you feeling any better as the day goes on? Very about your sister, is she getting any help?

Feeling pretty tired today and a bit achey still.

Can I join please? I've being doing really well for quite a few months and then on Sunday I had a massive panic attack and it's gone downhill from there I am quite a strong person but can be quite nervy from time to time, I had my first attack on health anxiety after my grandad died when I was 12 and then all was well until I had my son at 22 and suffered for two years with the most awful PND and anxiety. The depression has for the most part gone but the anxiety remains and rears it's head when I am stressed.

welcome rosepetal- we all know how your feeling on here

how is everyone ?
been quiet on here recently
i had a terrible weekend and ended up taking diazepam for anxiety ,it was very bad ,so much overbreathing my chest hurt so much
had a good day on wednesday and stayed at home chilling and doing housework
my ribs are hurting and im not sure why
i did have costochondritis so it could be that playing up again ?
what i wouldnt give just to have fantastic health
ds has a stinking cold and cough and has infected skin on his face so on ab's
do any of you ladies get more anxious when on your period ? im just wondering if it was pmt or just a coincidence ?
want to take some sort of herbal; stuff for pmt -what sort ?