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Ive had a flare up of my anxiety. Is it because i've moved home?

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leah26671
leah26671

I have had anxiety for about a year and a half now. I suffured from it really bad around 8 months ago. I went counciling and it took time but it eventually got to the stage where I could live a normal life again and anxiety wouldn't get in the way of my day to day life. I have just moved out of my home which I lived in with my parents, and now I have moved house and live with my boyfriend. My Anxiety have came back worse than ever. I can't go out because I get scared of having a pannic attack, I cant be alone because I think I will die. I can't cope with my anxiety at the minute and I need help:'(

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  • Adele62
    Adele62 leah26671

    Posted

    Hi, I am feeling really bad at the moment too. I started a new job and I'm totally freaking out worrying about it, only done 1 week and anxiety levels are sky high, can sleep mind won't switch off and don't know what to do,

  • Aspinan
    Aspinan leah26671

    Posted

    Hi Leah, change like moving house can trigger anxiety, try using what coping mechanisms you learnt in Councelling, I know what it's like yo be scared to yo outside  but I didn't let it stop me and it went after a couple of weeks, your fear of dying if left alone is an irrational thought as you probably know your not going to die it's just the fear of "what if". 

    Go back to councelling if that helped in the past and go and see your GP to see what is recommended to help you get well again.

    Anxiety disorder is an illness and if your struggling to cope get the help you need.

    You will be ok.

    Neil 

  • GerardCB
    GerardCB leah26671

    Posted

    Leah, this sounds like a very tough situation for you.  Panic attacks are horrible and especially when it hinders you from doing anything.  However,  if you let it stop you from going out, it only feeds into your panic and makes it worse.  

    I read this amazing book on panic and anxiety that said that it takes small steps little by little to overcome this.

    First, you need to face your fears of going outside.  Just step outside your door.  Do that a few times, then in the next few days step out into your neighborhood.  Then the next few days, step out into your car and drive around.  And so forth.  

    The key is to not dive into driving around, or whatever your biggest fear of going outside is.  It is to do it little by little so you don't have any insane negative reaction to it.  Step out of your comfort zone, but not to the point of a panic attack.

    I realllly hope this helps.  

  • trekkie94
    trekkie94 leah26671

    Posted

    Hi lea26671, that sounds like a horrible situation to be in. Have you talked to your boyfriend about it? Try going outside with him or invite a close friend home and then go for a small walk around the neighbourhood with them. Try doing these smaller steps,  before going out by yourself.
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