Is this anxiety??

[Goingforplatinum]

I just have a fear of dread some the new year that it's going to be a vile year. We are in the process of buying a house which I can see not going through (been waiting on a problem with the seller for over a year) and due to increase in interest rates and because of low deposite, won't get another mortgage offer, this will mean moving out the area we love as there are no rented properties. Everyday I spend waiting for the phone call to tell me my grandparents have passed (they are in their 90s and deteriorating each month. DH is not doing too well at work and I can see him not having a job much longer, I just dread it.

Is this anxiety and should I speak to my GP or is it a normal reaction to life events??

I think it's a normal reaction to a very stressful period in your life. That doesn't mean that you don't need help though, I would strongly suggest you find coping mechanisms and discuss with close friends/family to see what they might suggest. GP is also an option if you feel overwhelmed.

There are many books/podcasts/apps than can help you relax.

Hope all goes well

Thank you. I am keeping my head above the water but it's not nice feeling a sense of dread all the time and constant sickly feeling. I can't really offload to DH as he is stressed himself so don't want to add to that.

I do have an option of talking therapy through work and may try that, maybe so I can just offlaod.

That will help, do take advantage!

You feel constant dread as there are many things going on and your nervous system has been under too much stress for a prolonged period of time.

Therapy and a self-help book will be a very good start.