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...

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Being a mum

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Did anyone find there anxiety level got worse after haing a child.I gave birth to my daughter 5 years ago now and did suffer with post-natal depression,this caused me to get panic attacks whenever i had to go out somewhere fearing i would get attacked.I am a little more in control now but i have to go to her assembley tomorrow to watch her get a certificate for being good.Im excited but also very nervous as the hall is very warm.I just hope i can get through it without panicing or blushing.WHAT THE HELL ARE WE ALL SO SCARED OF NOTHING CAN HURT US WE JUST FEAR THE FEAR!!!!!!!!!
nicolou
nicolou
your totally right, and even though we know it, we cant stop it.. its so damn annoying!!! try to relax about the assembley, sit near the back, that way if you feel an attack coning on you can nip out without worrying that your disturbing anybody.. oh and breath!! good luck x
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being a mom (or mum)really adds to the anxiety issue. not only am i worried about me, now i worry about something happening to my kids (like, will they choke on food, will someone try to hurt them). I have 3 kids, two girls that are 10 and 12 and a boy that is 3. i understand your stress. i don't want to live a life worrying the whole time. that's no life.---Julia
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deleted_user
ive been in that situation many times with school plays etc....... the best way for me to get through it is to stand as close to the exit as possible, that way u wont feel hemed in! and you can leave at any time like nicolou has described. good luck
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I have 4 kids and I find it really hard. I try not to let the kids miss out though. Luckily in our hot climate most school functions are done out doors in under covered areas so just standing in the back or to the side helps. I know how you feel, and I have so many christmas school functions happening these days... not to mention my son's grade 7 Graduation dinner... My stomach turns just thinking about it...
But I find that I can still manage to function for the kids... it isn't easy but I know if I can do it... you sure can!
MaRhianna
MaRhianna
I know exactly how you feel because I suffered in the same way, going thro hell when in a crowd, or function, school concerts etc. It got out of hand and one day I decided to have hypnotherapy/reiki treatment. It was the best thing I've ever done, and haven't looked back. I had a good, qualified hypnotherapist and it's important that you believe in the treatment. It's worth a try.
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