Ash1187
07-17-2014, 12:17 PM
I have read a few threads on here and I'm aware that my Aniexty is not as bad or serious as other people but I would like to "pick your brains" on any tips/info as most people that I have seen on here are very experienced and would know a lot about this.
If I could describe it, it's like a constant pressure that just gets bigger and bigger that is cause in most parts by "what if" questions. An example would be if before I go to work, I suddenly think of something like I have to set breakfast (I work at a hotel) I would then think of the items and then single out on that might be a issue later on (if I'm on my own on shifts, which has happen a few times). I would go through every possible scenario which starts with a "what if". You could think of any scenario and link it on a daily basses whether it's in work or a social setting.
I have muscular tics which can be very visible when I feel like this. For example, I'm at a leaving party and it's towards the end, it that time to say goodbyes and I gave her a hug. I then felt like "was I too overwhelming", I had that overwhelming feeling as I made my way home. Whist I was on the tube(subway) my twitches started and I saw a kid looking at me and was making remarks, this obviously increased my anxiousness. I was like this when I got home and didn't get to sleep until 3:00am.
The issue with me is that I have had this for 8 years now and have tried numerous of techniques like distracting myself, finger exercises and hypnotherapy podcasts even having a drink (Not much as I'm not a big drinker) But I feel that my aniexty is getting used to most of them. I am seeing a councillor on a weekly basis.
I would like to get your thoughts and advice on what you think is best.
Many Thanks,
A
If I could describe it, it's like a constant pressure that just gets bigger and bigger that is cause in most parts by "what if" questions. An example would be if before I go to work, I suddenly think of something like I have to set breakfast (I work at a hotel) I would then think of the items and then single out on that might be a issue later on (if I'm on my own on shifts, which has happen a few times). I would go through every possible scenario which starts with a "what if". You could think of any scenario and link it on a daily basses whether it's in work or a social setting.
I have muscular tics which can be very visible when I feel like this. For example, I'm at a leaving party and it's towards the end, it that time to say goodbyes and I gave her a hug. I then felt like "was I too overwhelming", I had that overwhelming feeling as I made my way home. Whist I was on the tube(subway) my twitches started and I saw a kid looking at me and was making remarks, this obviously increased my anxiousness. I was like this when I got home and didn't get to sleep until 3:00am.
The issue with me is that I have had this for 8 years now and have tried numerous of techniques like distracting myself, finger exercises and hypnotherapy podcasts even having a drink (Not much as I'm not a big drinker) But I feel that my aniexty is getting used to most of them. I am seeing a councillor on a weekly basis.
I would like to get your thoughts and advice on what you think is best.
Many Thanks,
A