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I don't know what to do now

Molly06
Community Member

My anxiety is back and it is just not going away. I'm on meds , I'm doing a course, I'm writing in a diary every day sometimes a couple of times a day, I'm walking, I'm deep breathing, I'm putting lavender on my pillow and feet at night, I'm challenging my thoughts, I'm doing mindfulness meditation and still it's here , I feel like last night I had no sleep and all I wS trying to do was deep breathe through it.

My next appointment with psychologist isn't until 22nd July and I can't get in earlier.

i spoke to gp recently and asked if u should be changing meds and she thinks I am on the best one. I go back to work on Monday and I really need to get a handle on things before then, I am only on a temp contract and hope to have it renewed next year so I don't need to cause doubt in their minds .

i feel like I have no where to turn , I had been taking some tablets to try to sleep at night but deliberately didn't take any the last couple of nights as don't want to become reliant or addicted to them.

i am once again going to get in to talk to psychologist but pretty much know I can't, my gp doesn't work today.

Many advise please???

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Molly06
Community Member
I'm tired, tired of being ok one day and down the next. Waiting on new meds to hopefully kick in and doing everything else I can to keep myself busy and distracted. 5 more weeks of giving this new drug a go, I know they take a while to kick in but it's so hard waiting in the mean time.

Zeal
Community Member

Hi Molly,

I hope your medication starts working sooner rather than later! I am glad you are committed to getting better - this is a huge advantage in overcoming anxiety. Some people struggle to commit, out of fear or lack of support, for instance. Keep up with family and close friends for support.

All the best,

Zeal

Starwolf
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Well done for your proactive attitude, Molly. Recovery is a multi-faceted journey so please keep looking after your physical and emotional needs while you wait for medication to kick in. Being in limbo about its effect is frustrating but unavoidable. Patience doesn't come easy, especially when we are in a negative head space. You are doing the right thing...distraction is good therapy !

We are here for you whenever you feel the need to talk or let steam off.