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Lately been very anxious and slightly depressed

Allymay94 — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:36:42 GMT

Hello,

I have GAD but I’ve been very good and happy for like 4 months then all of a sudden I had a horrible panic attack about a month ago now recently feeling quite depressed and anxious. I have had my period for over a month due to going on the pill again so I’m hoping it’s that but still doesn’t help how I feel. It may be that my subconscious is scared about the whole covid-19 thing. I live with my friend so I’m not alone and honestly I’ve been unemployed for a while so I’m used to staying at home not doing much. Anyway I feel my anxiety is causing my depression I feel on edge mostly and the depression is a symptom of that. I just need supporting words, some insight on how and why I’m feeling this way, need to be assured again I’m not alone.

thanks 🙂

Lately been very anxious and slightly depressed

Katyonthehamsterwheel — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:04:04 GMT

Hey there. I have GAD too, and I don't work either, but have been really edgy of late, so you might be right on the whole Corona thing. I know that so many people who don't normally suffer mental heath issues, are stressed/anxious/depressed right now, so it stands to reason that we're probably feeling it too, but not recognising it because we know our mental health is normally challenged.

I also get depression that comes along with my anxiety, so I feel you there too. If you feel you need to, check in with your GP for a chat. Also, do you do anything to help with your anxiety normally? I do yoga, meditation, exercise, belly breathing etc which are all helpful too. And they're all things you can still do with everything else going on at the moment in the world.

Best wishes, Katy

Lately been very anxious and slightly depressed

Allymay94 — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:24:38 GMT

I used to listen to audio stories and I got into Wicca I’m not a spiritual person but it made me feel better I also used to walk but I since moved and haven’t done it yet maybe I should I just thought I was a lot better then all this just came at once 😕 thank you for your advice it actually helps a lot 🙂

Lately been very anxious and slightly depressed

Katyonthehamsterwheel — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 02:05:29 GMT

Go gentle on yourself, it's a lot for anyone right now. Glad to hear you might try some nice things. Check back in here any time you want to chat 🙂

Katy