Anxiety

[Lexy_J]

Hi,

I’m unable to talk to my friends,

family or boyfriend about my anxiety as I feel I am burdening them and I don’t want to continually seem unhappy. I feel very lost and alone, I’ve always worried about every little thing in life even if there’s nothing to worry about. I’m really struggling at the moment to sleep and to be able to control my anxiety, it’s really taking over every aspect of my life... if anyone could help me in any way I would appreciate it greatly!

Thank you x

[CJames]

Hi Lexy J,

Firstly welcome to the forums, it's a great place to communicate with members that are facing similar issues. I'm sure a few will chip in here, allowing for the best possible outcome for you.

I'm really sorry to hear that you find it hard to communicate with the people closest to you in life, I can tell you now, that you're certainly not a burden, there is no reason to feel this. These people love and care about you; that's why they're the closest.

I think you should bring up your concerns with them, talking with someone helps the mind relax of worries. Additionally, it's great for your mental health. I understand that you could be scared to express your feelings or concerns, but please don't hold back. You're most welcome to discuss any concerns here too. Please don't forget that there are many organisations which you can call, in a time of crisis.

Everyone worries Lexy, at one point in their life, some more than others. It's about the coping technique behind it, have you tried any methods to attempt to alleviate the worrying? There are some great resources out there, especially on anxiety and coping. If you don't mind me asking what exactly are you worrying about?

I mentioned before on the last thread I commented on, that an excellent way to fall asleep is to Spotify's sleep playlists, specifically White Noise, have you tried something like this?

Sleep is essential Lexy; it's the way we function day to day. You mentioned your life had been taken over. I think it'd be good if you go pop into your local GP and mention what you're going through, even if it's just to start getting you to sleep.

I know my reply isn't much, but I hope I have helped. I wish for you to get on top of this, you can do it. Make sure to keep your head up, and look forward.

Looking forward to your response, and best wishes.

C.

[geoff]

Hello Lexy J, and thanks for being here.

It's always a worry, now that I've come out the other end and been able to see the light, thankfully, after such a long time, to see people like you Lexy, struggling by yourself and to feel alone is horrible.

Unfortunately, anxiety won't go away just because you want it to and we seem to try and analyse the problem, going over different possible solutions, which may make the situation worse.

Maybe your family and friends do know how you feel and want to try and help you, but are also unsure of how to approach the problem with you, so it might be a catch-22 situation.

Can I ask you whether or not you have seen your doctor because that would be my first suggestion, you can't keep all of this to yourself, it only manifests, and then builds up to an unbelievable level.

I hope you can get back to us.

Best wishes.

Geoff.