Feeling lost

[Kpaq]

Hi all

Never done an online group. I just feel like nobody understands me in person.

So I used to take medication for anxiety years ago but haven’t I a while. I had a toxic family situation at the time but was doing better when I got away

I recently graduated as an RN and started a new job where I have up to 13 high need patients. I love it but the past week I find myself high strung and I even cried the other night after my shift. Nothing abnormal happened just so stressed.

Then I’ve been dating this amazing guy for almost 6 months. But I always feel like I’m not good enough for him. So I always ask him if he’s getting sick of me or if I’m boring or something. It really upset him today when I asked him, which then really upset me. I’m just wondering if this seems to be anxiety coming back to kick my ass?

Also

Have a really hard time sleeping anymore.

Please any advice or thoughts would be great. Just sick of feeling like a burden

[Hidden]

I definitely know how you feel. You have people here with similar situations. A good place to start.

[Kaez]

Everything is so fast paced now, and the pressure of perfection overwhelming. No wonder so many of us have these feelings of anxiety. Know that you are not alone. Regarding advice, the only thing I have been able to so far that has helped is medication. Maybe go see a doctor and go from there.

[Hidden]

I hate when anxiety creeps into other parts of your life like your relationships. It's good that you're taking the steps to keep it in check. I would suggest seeing a therapist and maybe trying medication, like the user above mentioned. Good luck.

[LadyO4]

It seems you are trying to process a lot all at once and carry some guilt and low self esteem around with you too. I spent many years of my life dealing with a damaged self worth and it overshadowed everything I did and every person I met.

Anxiety is fear, and an ugly enemy and hurts us in the most vulnerable areas of our life, compounding a problem we think we'll never get rid of. But that's a lie. There is help. There is hope. Changes can be made.

The nursing situation may be the result of all your worries culminating into one, and a busy schedule is pushing you over the top. My daughter is a nurse and says she feels overwhelmed at times too.

May I ask if you have found any natural every-day methods for reducing your anxiety? There are quite a few things you can be doing to offset the imbalance of chemicals in your brain.

You may or may not be open to the idea of seeking out wise Christian counsel, perhaps from a Bible believing church, but I would encourage you to at least consider looking. There are so many wonderful individuals in this world who love people, and have been called to reach out to them in their time of need. Many have degrees, and many are certified to offer sound advice and guidance. I hope you reach a place in your life where you are open to the idea of letting someone help you. I did, and it was the best thing I have ever done. As a matter of fact, I still seek out wise counsel. I am not always smart enough to figure everything out on my own. God uses others to walk along side us to encourage us and support us.

I will be thinking about you and if you ever feel you'd like to talk more, please get in touch. I'm glad we met here.

[Samson1953]

well 1st try not to take medication if u dont need to. Dont ask the guy u r dating if u r boring or his sick of u. Just enjoy each other n go with it. what a wonderful thing u do being a nurse. I'm sure its stressfull but eventually the good u r doing will out way it. try to go for a walk when u can. watch funny movies so u can relax. Hopefully this anxiety will pass. it may come n it may go. Dont give up on all the good u r doing. you hv come so far.