Hello All

[gremlinrx7]

Just wanted to introduce myself. I was actually here a few years ago when I was first diagnosed with anxiety. I managed to get through that and have been pretty good for the last few years with just one time having to go back on medication. Unfortunately I’ve now had another relapse due to the stress of my father being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and then my cat being diagnosed with diabetes. The worry has prompted me back on medication and I’ve taken a decent amount of leave from work. I’m home a lot by myself which is fine but I thought I’d wonder back on here for support and company. 

[Sophie_M]

Hi Gemlinrx7,

A very warm welcome back! It is great to have you back here after some time away, though we are also sorry to hear that you are going through another period of anxiety right now.
 
It is completely understandable for your feelings of anxiety to be coming back after such distressing news. It sounds like you have taken some good steps in managing it so far by getting back on medication and taking some time off work. Is there anything else that has been helping you get through? 

As an additional support option, please know that the Beyond Blue counsellors are here if you’d like to reach out and talk it through, on 1300 22 4636, or online: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/  

Our community is always here for support, or even just a chat when things feel lonely. You are not alone in this, we are sitting with you. 

Kind regards
Sophie M           
 

[smallwolf]

hello and welcome back...

Sorry about the delayed response and I hope you will get to see this message. It's OK (or normal) to have a relapse - you would have the skills in place from the first time, but getting extra support from a space like this is helpful! Or at least I think so.

I mainly wanted to comment on your father... it can be scary when you hear something like that. My Dad had that as well. He also had parkinson's and was going deaf. Old(er) age was catching up. I sorta knew what was going to happen as his mother suffered from Alzheimer's and that was when I was in early 20s. So when it was Dad's turn, I had a good idea of what was going to happen. Perhaps the worst feeling (for me) was when he forgot my daughter's name.

Do you know what stage your father is? Please do not feel compelled to answer that.

Listening ...