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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Scared Stiff Again!

ruthgrps
ruthgrps

It was a bad day for me yesterday as I had to go to the opticians, eyes are fine by the way, as we went through the door to drop my daughter at her day care centre, the anxiety hit, I was relatively OK in the opticians, just had to wait outside before I went in due to covid 19.  We came back home, and I wasnt too bad, as I had to start painting the woodwork in the house, I did the hall and kitchen which took about an hour.  Then when we went to pick up my daughter from her day centre the anxiety kicked in.  I was nervous in the car, when we got home and I was sorting out what she wanted to eat, I started dropping things which I dont generally do.  I was nervous and anxious most of the evening and even in bed, this morning I have woken in much the same state, I dont know whats triggered it. - Help!

Littlechef
Littlechef
Hello ruthgrps
I know how you feel every day I wake up it feels like a bomb as gone off in my stomach I was at hospital last week I'm normally OK but I was so scared and felt so nervous and uptight, I'm taking medication for anxiety but not 100% sure working I did try and talk to my GP but he just blocked me out, maybe if you could talk to your GP (doctor) to see if anything can be done.
It's difficult times with covid-19 I'm scared if I see anyone and try and move out of the way.
Look after your self and please keep me updated.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Focus on the tasks. Keep hydrated.

You did a lot, be proud of what you accomplished!

You are stronger than you realize!
emmaotter
emmaotter
Hello Ruthgrps,
Sometimes anxiety just creeps in and takes over for no apparent reason. Just remember to breathe in deeply and exhale. Shallow breathing can trigger fight or flight response. I feel your pain as I am also not in the best place anxiety wise. Know you are not alone and we are here to listen and support you!

Emma
ryan3211
ryan3211
Hello Ruthgrps - I am in the same boat as you. Yesterday my anxiety spiked out of the blue and I can't seem to shake it off. I've learned that it's not something that goes away immediately but IT DOES GET BETTER. It's also hard to have kids around when your anxiety is at it's worse as you want to be the best parent you can be but that's impossible when all you can think about is how anxious you are and why you are feeling this way. I don't have any magical solutions, but having anxiety for 20+ years I do know that it will get better.
musiclady595
musiclady595
Yes - anxiety can come on suddenly. I had something happen this morning - wrong information recorded on very important papers of my upcoming retirement. I had to once again make a phone appt. and the soonest is in twelve days. But I did all I could do - jotted down some information (that makes me feel better) - and then I was really proud of myself that I just was able to work through it and my day went well. This is huge for me.
KimmyO
KimmyO
Many times our body uses up all the magnesium when we are stressed and yet needs extra, Magnesium glycinate is best type for anxiety, it helps a lot! Taking it in the evenings will help you sleep better too. You are an awesome Mom and woman, keep on doing what is good for you and yours. <3
Prycejosh1987
Prycejosh1987
I think the safety and potential covid19 loss of your daughter is a trigger. I think your anxiety is hitting because of the safety of the daughter. These are admittedly dangerous times, i am not just talking covid19.
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