Hi there

[Tinx36]

Hi, I'm just new to this, I'm a bit unsure what to say, I had an nervous breakdown in jan but think things had been leading up to it for a while, I'm still trying to get my life back on track I'm better than what I was but still got a way to go, any advice or tips would be great, thanks,

Take care xx

[sgbmandy]

A little more about how you are and what your feeling, were all here to help, xxx mandy

[Tinx36 in reply to sgbmandy]

Hi there, I seem to have constant anxiety, which stops me from doing things or wanting to do things, I also feel I'm not good enough and that everyone else is better, than me, I can't seem to eat during the day because of my anxiety and I'm always so tired, x

[Sandraan]

Hi Tinx, me too I had a breakdown in December and like you im trying so desperately to get back to normal, I'm sure you'll see I'm on here most days exspaecilly of a morning, I just can't handle the mornings, if you want to talk privately text me any time, I know it's hard to explain and talk about it sometimes but Im here and truly underdstand what you have been through, and are still going through. Keep in touch xxx

[Tinx36 in reply to Sandraan]

Hi sandraan, I can't believe how much this destroys you, it really scares me and like you said if you haven't been through it then it is really hard to understand, like you in really really struggling with morning too, but seems to get better as the day goes on, hope your day isn't too bad xx

[Timsmith]

Ya don't be afraid to ask for help and find a good support group. Nothing better then having people around you that can relate. Set small manenable goals at first then once you reach them keep your goals growing. Always have something to work for and to give you a reason to move forward and not backwards

[Tinx36]

Thanks Tim,

That's half my battle, asking for help, Iv always done everything myself, for myself and my kids, then when this hit me I didn't know what was happening to me, but Iv started off with very small goals, and I know I'm getting somewhere as a few months back I couldn't even leave my house to go to the shops 😊

[Timsmith in reply to Tinx36]

That's a good start take some baby steps you will get through this. I know where your coming from. I never had anxiety till my son went to Afghanistan then it kind of snow balled this year I guess a bunch of little things

Crazy thing is I have a great life awesome wife and kids good job. I realize now anxiety can hit anyone and at anytime. Gives me a whole new respect to life. You will get through this as well as I will and it will make us stronger people for it.

[Tinx36 in reply to Timsmith]

Thanks Tim, yes it can happen to anyone, and baby steps is the only way, I'm just starting to realise that things have been building up for a very long time, until my mind and body couldn't take no more, wished I had listened to my body! More!, I'm like you I have a great family ok I'm a single mum but I have 5 great kids, I just want to enjoy things again, and for the feelings in my tummy to stop,

Wendy,

[sgbmandy]

Mornings always my bad time. Do try and eat you will feel. Lethargic if your not eating we're all here for each other, Tim said it set small goals each task you succeed in you'll grow stronger, you will start to feel better when you put this illness. Into perspective and understand more, already taken a step forward by comming on here. Your never alone xxx 😊 Mandy

[Tinx36 in reply to sgbmandy]

Thanks Mandy, yes I really do need to eat, more I just feel so low and exhausted in the mornings, when wee man is at nursery, I'm think of maybe taking my mums dog a walk in the morning see if that helps me, thank you for accepting me, and befriending me xxx

[sgbmandy in reply to Tinx36]

Your very welcome did you put that lippy on 😁👄 lol xx mandy

[sgbmandy]

Sorry tinx the lippy was fo another person xxx but hey you too put that lippy on and do hair works wonders for our esteem xx mandy

[Tinx36 in reply to sgbmandy]

Lol yeah think I need to try that too xx

[Timsmith]

One more thing it's awesome how helpful and supportive people are who are going through this stuff. Ithe blows me away that people who are fighting just to get through the day are the first ones to say a kind word. You all deserve thanks and wish you all the best

[Tinx36 in reply to Timsmith]

That's lovely, I just wanted to meet more people who are going through this or have been through it, as then you don't feel so alone 😊

[Timsmith in reply to Tinx36]

Your notime alone by alone shot. Unfortunately I go on line to read to make sure I am not the only one. I never am. That gives me a little security