I’m new here and I’ve never really posted on a forum before so here goes. I have been diagnosed with GAD, depression and OCD I got this diagnosis 8 years ago and after some trial and error with medication finally found one that has worked. I have an amazing GP and psychiatrist but lately I have been experiencing real bad anxiety and having panic attacks more regularly. I use distraction techniques that usually work but I have recently just started having health anxiety. It’s been so bad that can’t sleep because I’m scared I won’t wake up. I’m a single mum to 1 son and it’s just me and him. Physically I am in good health and these thoughts came out of nowhere and my usual techniques aren’t working. I have had a read of some other posts on this forum and it does help me not feel alone in these thoughts and feelings. Im not sure what im looking for out of this post I guess I just need some support and know I’m not alone.
Hi, I am kind of the same. I too have GAD, social anxiety and a couple of other anxiety issues and I want to connect with others, but I don’t really know what I am expecting. Sorry to hear you are having a tough time.
Thank you for your reply. Trying to connect with people when you’re anxious is unbelievably hard. I m ow exactly how you feel. The last couple of weeks I have been really struggling and I certainly have noticed that only two of my friends have been there for support. If I didn’t have them I have no idea how I would connect with other people. I guess I posted here because everyone knows or has experienced mental illness and it’s like minded people. I’m sorry you are having a rough time
I am going through the same. I have two kids and although I’m not a single mum I may aswell be and I get so scared who will look after my kids if I die because my husband can barely parent. I’m up at 3am convinced I’m dying of all kinds of things. I just want it to stop! I’m sorry you are going through this too!
