https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/coming-to-new-country-and-missing-my-child-at-2022-disagreements/m-p/605724#M52882 <P>Hey there, thank you so much for reaching out and welcome to the forums. I'm so sorry to hear that you're struggling, what an awful feeling.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Have you approached a GP, therapist, or counsellor about how you've been feeling recently? Some professional advice may be really helpful in general, but particularly with anxiety and sleep. Even a couples' counsellor may have some good advice to share to aid your relationship with your husband, if that's something you both would be open to.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>As somebody who also struggles with my sleep, I know how much of a toll that can take on somebody. Listening to relaxing videos at night can help me fall into a deep sleep, as well as having a consistent or somewhat consistent wake-up time. Exercising during the day can also make you feel more sleepy at night-time, which can help with sleep quality. Having a nice warm bath before bed might also help to put you in that relaxed mood.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>With regards to fear of driving, there are ways to alleviate and/or overcome this fear. Beginning with shorter drives in areas that you know well can help, just a little bit every day can make a big difference. Driving with somebody else who can help calm you through any distress may help, unless you've found in the past that driving with somebody else makes it worse - in that case, this may be a later step. It's important to remember that small steps can be impactful when you're working towards overcoming a fear. It's all about gradual changes that can eventually help you acclimatise completely.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I hope some of this advice can resonate with you, please feel free to keep chatting with us as we're here to support you.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Take care, SB</P> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 08:25:09 GMT sbella02 2025-01-18T08:25:09Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/coming-to-new-country-and-missing-my-child-at-2022-disagreements/m-p/605699#M52878 I left my country when I got student visa with my husband in 2022. Ever since then I got depressed, have anxiety, cannot sleep, have fear of driving after a lady died while driving. Affected my relationship with husband, always having emotional stress of leaving my young kid. Have affected my relationship with husband with whom I cannot speak cordially. Feel lonely and have insomnia&nbsp; Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:53:26 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/coming-to-new-country-and-missing-my-child-at-2022-disagreements/m-p/605699#M52878 Guest_43335967 2025-01-20T02:53:26Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/coming-to-new-country-and-missing-my-child-at-2022-disagreements/m-p/605724#M52882 <P>Hey there, thank you so much for reaching out and welcome to the forums. I'm so sorry to hear that you're struggling, what an awful feeling.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Have you approached a GP, therapist, or counsellor about how you've been feeling recently? Some professional advice may be really helpful in general, but particularly with anxiety and sleep. Even a couples' counsellor may have some good advice to share to aid your relationship with your husband, if that's something you both would be open to.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>As somebody who also struggles with my sleep, I know how much of a toll that can take on somebody. Listening to relaxing videos at night can help me fall into a deep sleep, as well as having a consistent or somewhat consistent wake-up time. Exercising during the day can also make you feel more sleepy at night-time, which can help with sleep quality. Having a nice warm bath before bed might also help to put you in that relaxed mood.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>With regards to fear of driving, there are ways to alleviate and/or overcome this fear. Beginning with shorter drives in areas that you know well can help, just a little bit every day can make a big difference. Driving with somebody else who can help calm you through any distress may help, unless you've found in the past that driving with somebody else makes it worse - in that case, this may be a later step. It's important to remember that small steps can be impactful when you're working towards overcoming a fear. It's all about gradual changes that can eventually help you acclimatise completely.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I hope some of this advice can resonate with you, please feel free to keep chatting with us as we're here to support you.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Take care, SB</P> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 08:25:09 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/coming-to-new-country-and-missing-my-child-at-2022-disagreements/m-p/605724#M52882 sbella02 2025-01-18T08:25:09Z