Back to square one

[mrstanny]

Im so anxious today but i really thought i was getting better ive been much better for a few weeks now. I thought it was loneliness that was causing my anxiety so ive been trying to stay around people as much as i can but ive had a busy day with lots of people over and im feeling it alot today

[mw0929]

Anxiety loves to sneak up on you when you least expect it. I was doing good for a couple of weeks and then BAM back to my old anxious self.

[mrstanny]

It feels like everything i achieved means nothing. I have had good and bad days but today i feel how i did at the start. Just dont know how to calm dwn. Im so exhausted with feeling this way

[aims86]

Know that feeling! Are you taking any medication?

[mrstanny]

No im too scared to take medication im worried i wont be able to cope without them. I havnt seen my gp yet because i cant get an appointment for a couple of weeks. I went through it a few years ago n i cant remember how but i got over it so ive been trying to do the same this time round. Doesnt seem to be working right nw :(

[MainerMikeBrown]

Mrstanny, sure it feels lousy to have these anxieties. But the good side of it is that it gives you the opportunity to gain insight into why you feel anxious. You can gain insight of your belief system. You can identify which beliefs are causing you to feel nervous. From there, talking to a therapist about how to replace those beliefs with healthy beliefs can really help calm you down.

[aims86]

Ive just started citalopram tonight, I'm doing ok so far! Anything to to myself of this horrible illness

[mrstanny]

I hope it works for you. Ive gone from being anxious all the time to having good and bad days so hoping il continue to improve. Did you figure out how to delete some messages? It wasnt allowing me to post for some reason

[aims86]

Yes I did, sorry about that!!

[mrstanny]

Its ok. Feel free to pm me if u wanna chat

[aims86]

Will do, cheers :-)