Anxiety

Hi, I'm new here and just wanted to talk about how I've been feeling.

I've never been diagnosed but I am pretty sure I have anxiety. I'm constantly over-thinking every thing I say or do, and I feel like I'm trapped in my head, like I can't escape the constant worrying and stress of every day life. If I ever feel pain I immediately feel like something must be horribly wrong. If I say something weird I kick myself about it all day and stress about what every one must think of me.

I'm always worrying about something or another, it never stops no matter what I do. I can't sleep well because I spend hours worrying before I can finally fall asleep. I can't go anywhere alone because I'm scared of what will happen, I can't make appointments on my own because I'm scared of what the person on the other end of the phone is thinking of me...I just don't know what to do.

My husband has been very helpful and supportive and does things for me when I need him to but I know I need to be able to do these things on my own. I'm pregnant and know eventually I'll have to make calls and be able to do things for my son but I'm still really scared and don't know how I'm going to do it.

Basically I feel trapped and isolated by my anxiety but I don't know what to do to help it get better. I've tried a lot of different things but nothing helps. I'm scared to take meds because of the side effects, and none of them are safe for pregnancy anyway...

I just wanted to vent in a place where people understand and maybe someone can help me. I've been looking into getting therapy so maybe that will help. Thanks for reading this and I hope you're not feeling as bad as I do right now.

Hello and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of the challenges that anxiety is causing you. This is surely a thing that is affecting your quality of life, so you are wise and brave to reach out for help as you are doing now! :)

Great work on recognizing the need for therapy and looking into getting started! I know you will benefit greatly from this treatment option...so do your best to find and get in for sessions as soon as possible.:)

Self help is another valuable tool that you can and should use as part of your anxiety management plan!

We have great coping skills suggestions and other helpful material in our Resources. (see link below) Take a look, see what looks helpful to you, and get started today if you like.:) (if you need recommendations on what to start with, just let me know and I can suggest something I think could help)

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Keep posting with us as well. We are a caring group, who understands what you are going through...and support is key!

Talk soon,

S.C.