How to go back to normal?

[LimeGreenTea]

About 2 and a half weeks ago I was fine.

Now I hardly eat or sleep, can't fully focus on anything and I will tense up for no reason. I can no longer enjoy my day to day life. It started over some completely silly worry, but now has absorbed my entire life. All I want to do now is lie in bed and feel terrible. I don't even think this is technically anxiety, as it only focuses on one issue - am I just being hysterical? Am I causing this myself? How can I go back to how I was before? I apologize if I sound dramatic, I just feel like my life is being ruined by this.

[Sophie_M]

Hi LimeGreenTea,

We'd like to thank you for your bravery in reaching out to us here today. We're so sorry you're feeling so low right now. We want you to know we're here to provide as much support, advice and conversation as you need.

If you think current pandemic restrictions might be affecting you, we'd encourage you to check out our dedicated Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/?utm_campaign=hp_banner.

Kids Helpline is another great resource you might find helpful as it's  available to provide support for anyone aged 25 or under. You can call them at any time on 1800 55 1800 or webchat them if you'd prefer here: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling.

It's so important that you've reached out to us here today and we hope you check in and let us know how you're getting on whenever you feel up to it.