Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
Just joined, and not sure where to start, so I guess an introduction is as good as any yeah? My name is jen, I am 46, partnered, and have four children. 14yo boy, 13yo boy, 12yo boy, and a 10 year old girl at the end. My second son is what brought me here. They are on an access visit with their dad at the moment, so I am feeling quite relaxed now, and figured that was a better time for you to meet me. Daniel has an appointment on friday for a psych consult, he is extremely angry, has wild mood swings, is intimdating, has tried to stab his brother, and sister, and has a poisonous mouth that is completely unpredictable. The effect this has on our day to day lives is sometimes excruciating, and always very difficult. Having already dealt with my first son having depression twice (the second time was the worst - arapax and trying to hurt himself) I am now at the stage where I want to yell at a doctor 'fix this or get me therapy!!!'. So, not sure that I am even in the right community, as he hasn't been diagnosed, but I think I am on the right track. The most difficult thing is trying to keep everyone else safe, and that is an over reaction, but at the same time, a risk I cannot afford to take, it's exhausting. Apart from that I remember being a funny, fun loving sponaneous person once, now I'm just tired...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
It's good they get to spend time with their Dad to give you a bit of a break. Maybe they could up the visits a bit for a while as keeping everyone safe is very stressful for you i'm sure and is of course something you feel you must do.
Thinking of you and praying for God to help you with all you have to deal with...and that the docs will be able to help you..
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This is going to sound weird, I know, but the times you get to yourself can be just as important as the time you spend helping your children. If you don't rest/relax and recoup then it can be very hard to find the energy to deal with your kids. Make sure to force yourself to do some things for YOU. Never feel guilty for that. :)
Best wishes for the Dr. visit on Friday. You are doing a great thing! As for your son's father....he must be living in a dreamwold if he thinks all is well! I'm sorry you're handling the parent end alone. Best of luck!