Newbie who can't control this anxious feeling

[Taraaaxo]

Hey guys, new to this site but unfortunetly not new to anxiety.

ive had severe anxiety on and off since I was 23 and I'm now almost 32.

it all started when I lost both my nan and Aunty within 4 years of each other. Ever since I have this feeling that I'm going to die of something, anything that my brain thinks of in that moment.

i have absolutely zero evidence of having anything wrong but I can't help but think of my own demise.

i have three children and I feel like my anxiety got worse after having my last 6 months ago.

Not sure what I'm after, maybe just to vent because my therapist is hopeless and speaks about herself and her life for 45 mins out of my hour appointment.

thanks friends x

[Danny_C]

Hi Taraaxo for sharing, i am not new to anxiety either and am having a relapse at moment. i have never accessed much in the way of services and feeling very relieved to be able to chat and share with people. I hope you get the right treatment and remember you are not alone. Thanks

[Taraaaxo]

I hope like you feel like you can reach out to a GP? No one should suffer alone and in silence. Please keep reaching out

[Peppermintbach]

Hi Taraaxo,

I’m really sorry for the loss of your nan and Aunty. It sounds like things have been particularly rough ever since, especially lately...

I think sometimes when we lose people, it can really upset a certain sense of security within yourselves...as in people being here with us one day then gone the next (so to speak). So I wonder if maybe your anxious thoughts are partly fuelled by grief...

In any case, I think Danny wrote a beautifully compassionate response, and you’re most welcome to vent any time here...

Thinking of you with kind thoughts,

Pepper

[Taraaaxo]

Hi pepper,

thank you so much for your beautiful response it actually brought tears to my eyes. I think u might be 100% right with my anxiety coming from grief.

Therapy hasn't worked so I wanted to join some support groups and this one has been amazing so far!

Thank you again so much x

[Peppermintbach]

Hi Taraaaxo,

It’s lovely to hear from you again. Thanks so much for replying, and with such a kind post too.

I’m glad my thoughts resonated with some of what you’re going through...I think grief is never easy, and it can come out in so many different ways.

Also, I’m pleased to hear that you’re finding these forums to be a supportive and caring place. That’s wonderful to hear.

Feel free to write any time (here on this thread and/or anywhere else) on the forum to vent, connect, emotionally unload...many of us are listening (reading) 🙂

Kind thoughts to you today,

Pepper