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Anxiety levels have heightened

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Titchy69
Titchy69

Hi all, I have just started flu, 2 weeks ago, for depression. My anxiety levels are higher now than they have ever been.....however, having read a lot of the posts on here, and being re-assured by my GP, I am determined to get past this, as I now know that it is a side effect. Hopefully short term??

My depression seems to have improved, I am not sat crying all the time.

Cross finger.

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  • susan05302
    susan05302 Titchy69

    Posted

    Hi titchy

    Have been on flu for 9 weeks now and am just starting to improve anxiety still bad in mornings but much improved am hanging in because sharon has given me such hope still struggling it will improve in time just got gritty eyes but as i have health anxiety i think it will take me longer hang in there.

  • carl58303
    carl58303 Titchy69

    Posted

    How's it going, Titchy? You still hanging in there?

    We're looking out for you to post!

    Be well

    • Titchy69
      Titchy69 carl58303

      Posted

      Hi Carl. It's slow going, as things here are bad at the moment. I am less inclined to cry now, but my nana is very poorly, so am finding things quite hard. But the anxiety is getting less!

      I slept last night too!!! And this morning I am feeling pretty much ok.

      How are you doing? Sorry to hear about your cat. I hope that you have lovely times together to treasure hun. *hugs*

      Stay strong xx

    • carl58303
      carl58303 Titchy69

      Posted

      Hey Titchy

      Sorry to hear your Nana is unwell and hope she gets better soon.

      Good to hear your anxiety is reducing - that's a great feeling, eh? Well, feels better, anyway. And sleep, too! Wow! 

      It's a sunny day here and that helps my mood no end. I've staarted work on stretching my leg muscles  - I'm certain sure it will help because some of them have become so knotted. Hurts like hell to stretch 'em! It part of my "taking charge" of my situation - I'll run it and not it running me sort of idea. It also occurs to me that is is the start of giving up giving up - if you have to fight back at 70, so be it, I have to fight back.

      My cat ate 200g of food last night and lots for breakfast - making me very happy for him. He had lost so much weight. Every day is a bonus.

      Be well

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