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Losing my self belief about going out.

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BellaLuna
BellaLuna

Lately i have been panicking when i go out, even with my husband who is my safe person.

I have tried to stick at it despite the panic but this morning it beat me, I was so panicky i couldn't get dressed or go out at all.

I curled up on the sofa shaking and having bad panic symptoms for 3 hours.

Tomorrow I need to try again, somehow through the awful panic i always feel i need to get dressed, get in that car and go out but i don't believe i can do it, my husband is supportive and says i can but i don't see how.

This is killing me sad

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  • kerry84695
    kerry84695 BellaLuna

    Posted

    Have you tried guided meditation before? You can find it on you tube, you can do it for anxiety or relaxation and sleep, lots of different ones. It's really good and may relax you enough to sleep longer xx
    • BellaLuna
      BellaLuna kerry84695

      Posted

      Thank you, i will have a look at that, i'm getting desperate here, felt like i was going to genuinely collapse in the shop this morning, came back, had 1 hour of panicky napping.

      CPN called and insisted i travel 8 miles on monday to see the consultant, i can't do it and i told her that but she said they can't help me otherwise then guilt tripped me by saying if i don't go i am being unfair on my kids and husband, i feel suicidal now.

  • tom42350
    tom42350 BellaLuna

    Posted

    Hi Bellaluna,

    I was once in your position. What finally "woke me up" was I realized I was avoiding going out to do certain things I once loved. As hard as it is you have to just face the fear and force yourself out the door. You need to realize this is just anxiety and it can't and won't hurt you. As anxiety sufferes we all know this is easier said than done, but the sooner you stand up to the fear and panic and prove to yourself that everything will truly be ok the better you will feel. You will get through this. I hope this helps!

    • BellaLuna
      BellaLuna tom42350

      Posted

      Thanks tom, i am forcing myself out of the house, i did that today but it was awful, i felt panicky but also like my body was collapsing with it all, i know i am exhausted too but i will keep trying as hard as i can.
    • tom42350
      tom42350 BellaLuna

      Posted

      The more you do it the more you train your brain to realize there's nothing that can harm you. You sound like you might suffer a little from social anxiety if I'm correct. I dealt with health anxiety which caused a fear of leaving the house that something may happen to me. Either one, make sure you get adequate amounts of sleep as without that it can cause even more exhaustion which will lead to further anxiety. It's a terrible domino effect. Just hang in there! You got this!
    • BellaLuna
      BellaLuna tom42350

      Posted

      Thank you, i am really trying to keep it all going but it's getting worse, we were in the car a while ago and everything around me was rushing, i tolerated that, then i felt like i was going to go through the windscreen, maybe even on purpose, i made myself stay in the shop but it was sad
    • BellaLuna
      BellaLuna

      Posted

      it was awful, i really am crazy now sad
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