The tiredness at beating this

[Bluey_moon]

Despite being pretty good during the day, at night the anxiety gets harder to deal with. 

The fear I'm feeling paranoid about people watching me when I know they aren't, anything really that used to make me anxious! 

I am practicing all the techniques and I know I will get better, I know it takes time and practice. 

I just needed to confide! 

[Chicken_Wings]

After I suggested it I went and had a listen myself and it made me sort of puff my chest with pride that I know I can do this.

But in saying that I've fallen in a bit of a heap this evening. No food yet today. I had a little bit of milk, just in a glass. I think we're having chicken for dinner and I'm pretty sure I can do it.

[Bluey_moon]

Hang in there chicken wings you've got this! 

[Mummybee]

CW,

if you are still not eating, try ice cream. It's worked for me before. Or frozen yogurt. Something about the cold sensation is comforting to me.

mummybee 

[HelenM]

I m reading different posts and thinking.  How do they live with it. Fear is relatively new to me. It used to be depression. But for months now I've been in and out of fear.  A few days respite then a spell of fear. This time it 's so strong. I'm convinced it won't lift. I always think that,  does anyone else. But this is so hard just now. How will I get through my life feeling like this. I feel 100% stuck. I' m so very very scared.

Please tell me how to live with it. I don't see it ever going. If other people can get through their days maybe I can. 

[Mummybee]

Helen,

it tends to come and go. Don't despair just yet. Also the longer you live with anxiety, the better you get at managing it, recognising it and learning to live with it.

there are a lot of things you can do to help control the fear. Have you considered requesting a mental health plan from your GP? They will be able to help you with some strategies to help you feel more in control. 

Breath, walk, give it time

mummybee 

[Chicken_Wings]

Helen I think we all think at one point or another that we are stuck like this. Believe me when I tell you, you are not.

Its ok to feel fear Helen. Sometimes crying is actually a good release for it so don't worry if you do. Just remind yourself that this is temporary. Its a good idea what Mummybee said about talking to your GP. Even if for no other reason than to tell someone whats going on.

I went and saw my GP the other day and I wasn't really expecting any hard and fast answers, but it made me feel better for going.

I find that my fear comes from ruminating on thoughts. I pick a bad one and then it gets stuck and I make it worse and worse. Learning to recognise this and control it is a great way to beat your fear.

I've found that the Headspace app is really helpful. Maybe it would help you to? It can guide you though techniques to help you deal with your bad thoughts and recognise that this will end. It will Helen, I promise.