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Severe unrational anxiety

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lolou76
lolou76

Hi, 

I'm a 40 year old woman and really struggling at the moment. I have BLD and suffered from depression and anxiety for many years. I turned to drugs and alcohol to try and get relief but that turned into a serious problem and I've now been sober for over 4 years. In that time my life has completely changed for the better, I have an amazing 2 year old and amazing husband. We just moved to a new city and I should be very happy, but my anxiety is ruining my life. 

All my anxiety is about work, and the past. For the last 6 months I've bounced around from worrying about something I may not have done for a client, or something I did that I shouldn't have. It goes on and on and as soon as I've stopped worrying about one thing, I find something else to worry about. NONE of the things I've worried about have happened and most likely they won't but I can't stop. It's REALLY affecting my family, my husband is worried and doesn't know what to do, I'm not there or present for my son. I'm not sleeping or eating. I'm totally not present in my life. The hours in the day go so quickly as all I'm doing is thinking about the terrible thing that is going to happen because I may/may not have done something, it's always work related. 

I'm at the end of my rope right now -its absolute torture. Just reaching out to see if anyone had advice or similar experience as I'm feeling really crazy. 

Thanks! 

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  • alisonjane44
    alisonjane44 lolou76

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    hi loulou76

    i feel your pain as i know exactly what you are going through. i do it not with work but people i love. i tell myself i have to do/not do something or something bad will happen to someone i love.I know it isn't going to happen but the little demon in my head overtakes. i went to a reccommended hypnotherapist before the doctors. i only went once and it cost £90 but it was well worth the visit. 

    She toldme how to think differently. Don't get me wrong this still happens to me every minute of every day but i know deep down it won;t happen, but, thethoughts are still there.

    I have done this since i was 20 i'm now 46. it's a control thing and with help you have to train your mind to think differently. 

    i too suffer from depression and other anxiety disorders.

    Try hypnotherapy if you can. If not, mindfulness is a relatively new cbt to help you put your thoughts to one side.

    If you want to talk im happy to help anyway i can.

    Alison

  • borderriever
    borderriever lolou76

    Posted

    Lolou

    You need to discuss your problem with your GP, you need help, and your GP will open a pathway for you

    You can Try Mindfulness a Relaxation Technique and Breathing techniques,Both can be found on the Net and there are also books available on Amazon

    You could also try Diversion Theraphy where you look and do things that take your mind of your concerns. Like hobbies or activities

    BOB

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