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Is this anxiety/stress?

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MyMorningHasBroken · 26/08/2017 19:37

I've been on a low dose of A/Ds for a few years and have had depression in the past, however, I don't really feel depressed at the moment. I do however, worry, I might be heading for it again.

I'm separated with 3 children and work. I can't relax - ever. I can't sit down to watch a film or put my feet up. If I do try I'm up again 2 minutes later finding something else to do as relaxing feels like a waste of time.
At work, I rarely sit down to have my breaks or lunchtimes and started working through them instead.
I worry all the time, often about silly things and often can't sleep worrying about others or something that is going on.
I don't really have any friends and avoid social situations as I don't really know how to small talk. I worry people won't like me or I'll say something wrong.
The latest thing that has taken it's toll is having messed up several interviews as I get so nervous, even when I've tried really hard before the interview and know what I want to do/say.
My contract runs out next month and I am trying to get another job. I have a degree and several years work experience but just feel I'm useless and can't seem to get past interviews or applications.
I don't know whether it's worth going to my GP or if he can help if I am already on Fluroxetine.
Has anyone any suggestions?

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NolongerAnxiousCarer · 26/08/2017 20:29

I think it sounds like a good idea to see your GP. Have you ever had any councelling or cbt? It sounds like something like that could really help. Another thing I found really helpful was mindfullness, that would be worth looking into.

MyMorningHasBroken · 26/08/2017 20:41

Thanks Longer. I had a couple of sessions some years ago when I was at uni, but nothing since then. I'm scared of opening up cans of worms I think doing that sort of thin when I'm trying to cope now. If that makes any sense? x

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