advice and support

[Macsonnev14]

hi everyone

I’m Hannah I’m new to all of this

I have suffered with my mental health for years now but I have had it under control for those years,recently I started with Covid which made me very unwell to point my anxiety and depression got bad,the doctor upped my does of sertraline a month ago which in the time I gained a chest infection which as led me to a really bad place,I don’t even like being in my own home a place I loved I just feel now I can’t relax and I don’t want to be there so I have come to stay with my mum for a few days,I’m not myself anymore I don’t go anywhere or do anything I have had to go on sick at work I just don’t feel myself anymore…I’m worried about my anxiety so much I’m worried about having panic attacks and it’s made me a mess tbh I am at a councillor tomorrow so I’m looking forward to that I’m just wanting to hear your story’s see if they relate to mine and what help helped you through it any tips on how to control myself…anything would be appreciated at this moment in time and also meet new friends to support each other

thank you

[Brightybec]

I can completely relate and so sorry you’re going through this. I went through a very bad time in 2021, also had to take time off work and took a very long time to recover. I was doing much better until august. I’m not back to square one so can completely relate. I’m always here for a chat. I know how bad it gets

[Macsonnev14 in reply to Brightybec]

Hi

What happened in august?

It’s having to deal with the struggle everyday n waking up thinking “why can’t I just feel better”

Are you on any medication?

How did you get through it in 2021?

[Brightybec in reply to Macsonnev14]

My dog passed away she was my best friend for over 10 years so it hit me very hard. Been stuck in a rut since then and feel back to where I was in 2021. Im not on medication currently. 2021 was very much a big battle. I purely was in survival mode for a long time. Started doing little bits to get out and then quit my job and started working remotely that helped because it took away the stress of the job I was in. I still had bad days but I had more good days until this current time. X

[Macsonnev14 in reply to Brightybec]

So sorry to hear about your dog passing,their like family…I started in 2007 after having my son then iv been on sertraline ever since…then I’ve had Covid 3 times and that make me feel terrible then I overcome it and then I started feeling better then my depression as been on and off for years but last 3 months my anxiety as been really bad iv just plodded threw it but I just got a chest infection,and my anxiety as got really bad to the point I’m not wanting to stay in my own house I’m having to stay at my mums I’m at counciling tomorrow so fingers crossed…I just want to be better for my children x

[gajh]

Hello and Welcome.

[designguy]

I've been through what you are going through and going to counseling is a good idea and you may also consider medication if you aren't currently.

What helped me a lot with panic/anxiety was learning that it is paradox, the more you fight, struggle and resist it the more it persists. You might spend some time on youtube and check out The DARE Anxiety channel as well as the youtubes of Paige Pradko and Emma at Therapy in a Nutshell. I also found the DARE Anxiety book very helpful.

[Macsonnev14 in reply to designguy]

Yes I’m on 200mg sertraline and 40mg propanlol I had a counciling session yesterday and I cried the whole session lol but today I feel a little better in myself but I’m making changes to my life and taking little steps…I will have a look on YouTube at what you recommended thank you

[designguy in reply to Macsonnev14]

You're welcome, hope it helps.