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Posted 8/1/2014 5:27 AM (GMT 0)
cry after years of being able to control it, it sneaks up to night and gets me. i have sat and cried, been sick and now have the chills. ugg and the worse part for me is that my kids saw me go through this tonight, I am sure its stress from having had people staying at my house till Wednesday, and then only getting 4 hours sleep, and trying to keep every thing running along since my husband moved out. i am a 37 yr old mother of 3 beautiful children, and for me when it its i go through being scared to die. i have no one to talk to and i feel my children shouldnt see me this way. i want to sit and start crying againg because i do not know what to do any more. and to make things worse when i tell my husband or my family all i get is " you need to stop thinking this and get over it", i dont see how i can just stop it, it dont work that way

Shell

Post Edited (Skysmommy) : 7/31/2014 11:36:08 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/1/2014 12:43 PM (GMT 0)
My mother says that to me all the time, to get over it. That's the worse thing you can tell us. Sounds like you have been very stressed lately and now that the people that have been staying at your house are gone, go ahead and pamper yourself. Maybe a nice iced tea, a soak in the tub, anything for you. Hugs.
Posted 8/1/2014 1:56 PM (GMT 0)
Telling someone to "get over it" (anxiety) is like telling an amputee to grow a limb. That's how I respond to that comment and it makes them shut up. ;)

Anxiety is no joke, hugs my dear, you will get past this.
Posted 8/1/2014 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sky and welcome back!!!

Although I am sorry to hear that it is due to anxiety returning:(

I am sure that it is due to the triggers that you mentioned. Having guests over and lack of sleep is certainly a catalyst for feeling stressed!

I am also sorry to hear of the relationship struggles that you are currently experiencing. This is no doubt difficult.

Try not to feel guilty over feeling anxious. Your children can learn valuable things from seeing that parents can be vulnerable...even struggle...but ultimately keep working towards their goals of feeling better. What greater example, right?

Anxiety, like any chronic illness is not something to hide...but something to keep working in a postive way with as a part of our experience.:)

Use your coping skills now (see our Resources for new ideas!) to help you manage the rough spot that you're going through.

Know that you had good times of relief, and they will come again.

Hang in there, and keep posting with us for support. We are cheering you on!!

S.C.
Posted 8/1/2014 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and Thank ya'll, I am doing a little better today, my body is on the just let me sleep all day mode lol. My kids had a camp out in my room last night it was so cute my oldest said " Momma we going to stay with you all night we dont want you left alone" aww
Posted 8/2/2014 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
Skysmommy remember what I am going to tell you.

This is a new Family here and they will never judge you or make
you feel bad, some will become so close you will think they are
real family, "they are", The words "Be not afraid" are special
remember them, love those kids and get ready to be a Granny
some day.

Only a person who has never had a panic attack would have the
guts to tell someone to just get over it. Peace
Larry ***
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