Ive been up since 4am trying to calm myself down / self care / mindfulness / acceptance - nothing is working. Ive tried 2 helplines and cant get through.
I cant even drink and I feel like im going to throw up. I have PNDA [post natal depression and anxiety] plus a lot of big changes in my personal life. I am pursuing professional help. Okay just writing this all out has helped a bit. Any support out there?
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We're very sorry to hear that, it sounds like it's been a very difficult night for you.
We're sure that a lot of our community members will relate to these feelings and hopefully some of them will pop by to offer you words of wisdom and kindness.
Please know that support is always available to you and when you feel ready we strongly encourage you to try again.
In the meantime you might find it helpful to have a look at some threads in the "Caring for myself and others" forum.
Please continue to update us on what is happening for you when you feel ready
Thanks Sophie. My anxiety peaked so bad yesterday I had to speak to the CATT team. Thank goodness I had calmed down by then. I have woken up again with my stomach turning, heart racing and anxious thoughts and now I'm anxious about being anxious. I am so scared it will get really bad again... any tips?
We're sorry to hear how bad you were feeling yesterday but are glad to hear you were able to reach out for support and speak with someone to help. If you haven't already, you might find it useful to have a look at some of the other threads our wonderful community have posted in the "Caring for myself and others" forums for some tips and strategies they have found helpful to manage anxiety.
We hope that this helps and you are able to get some rest today.
thanks Gambiit87 for the validation and tip. I wish I could wish my anxiety away.... its so hard to focus and I just pace my house and the thoughts wont leave
Hello, sorry to hear your anxiety isn’t the best at the moment.... I have overcome my anxiety which I am very grateful for.... I practice meditation, being mindful is great when you feel like your anxiety is there and you are aware of it bring your attention to the present moment... like feel you feet walking on the ground... what does it feel like? How does it sound? Or even washing the dishes what can you hear? What can you smell? It exercises our attention our attention is like a muscle and needs exercise... this takes practice.... so keep practicing.... seeing your gp is great... keep talking... also just getting out with a group of people is great....
