Existential anxiety

Hi Joanne, it's nice to message you again. So you are questioning the meaning of life. We all do it. There's nothing wrong with that. So, you are feeling philosophical and pensive, there is nothing wrong with that either. Don't put too much emphasis on what you are thinking. When you have thoughts about death, for example, let the thought, come into your mind and let them pass. Don't fight them or recoil from them, as they can become stronger and even intrusive. Joann, just remind yourself of the truth. Which is you are going through a tough time and are not quite feeling 100% yet! You have thoughts about whether or not you want a family etc. You don't need to decide that right now. There are no rules. What will be, will be. You sound not dissimilar to myself. I also have Gad. I over - analyse everything, honestly! I drive myself mad at times. I enjoy looking around churchyards and reading the headstones. Sometimes I find really old ones who died at the turn of the century. It's a morbid curiosity of mine. I find it interesting. It's not a habit or anything. Does that make me strange or weird? "The answer is that it's a matter of opinion. So WHAT,?" Its no big deal. There, my secret is out, lol. No seriously, stop worrying about your thoughts. Keep me posted sweetheart. Don't worry things will improve. Donna xxx

Sorry, I meant last century about the grades and sorry joann, yet again I spelt your name wrong!!! Xxx

Hey Joann, you are not alone. I bet alot more people suffer this but may find it hard to seek help. Maybe, out of fear of being judged. Although I also contradict that somewhat, as more people are speaking out hence removing the stigma and raising awareness that mental illness does exist. If someone had a broken leg you can't say "get up and walk your he ok". They wouldn't be able to. Just as you can't! to someone who is anxious "pull yourself together. If we could, we would! Some days are better than others for me to be honest. I talk to someone close and say I feel really jittery and anxious but it will pass. That's the important bit to say and think to yourself, even if you don't believe it. Joann, when you get these thoughts and mentally you are carried away with them. Bring you self back to telling yourself "OK I'm thinking this and I'm thinking that but it just my GAD. It will pass. Don't let the thoughts scare you. Don't add fear to fear xx x always here for you sweetheart, Donna xxx.