New and wanted to say Hi

[Frantic1]

Hi everyone,

just joined this forum today. So nice to see a community that I can connect to and be a part of. I feel so alone in this horrid anxiety. I have been battling it my whole life but it has gotten worse this year with me challenging my crippling fear of flying so that I can take my children overseas. I feel sick every day and hate waking up in the morning because sleep is the only relief I get from my anxiety. I am on medication and I practice my breathing all the time but nothing seems to work at the moment. Just wish I could be free of it.

[Bethie]

Hi Frantic and welcome

If you've been on the same medication for years maybe talk to your doctor.

I know with my anxiety and depression one of the warning signs for me is I get really hot at the back of my skull and start sweating there. To help I keep my hair short and put a cold towel for a minute or so on it. At shopping centres at this time of year I often have to go to the ladies, close the door and melt down to feel better.

We are all individuals in how we react and what works for us yet here we find a common ground with the understanding of each other and our feelings.

Please post good and bad how your feeling. It's important to not bottle things up inside.

Obe again welcome.

Bethie

[Frantic1]

Thanks bethie. I have been on the same mess for years and recently changed to a new one (about 2 months ago). I have had to go back to my GP today as the anxiety is out of control. She has now referred me to a psychiatrist. I will be going back to my psychologist asap.

Frantic1