Hate feeling like this

[swagbag1957]

Hi think I have hit rock bottom with this anxiety ,just going to town is hard. I am having my bathroom ripped out next week and it’s killing me already .I have a really bad fear of not being able to get to a toilet so anxiety will be through the roof so any advise

[starryskies]

Hi swagbag

Sorry that you’re feeling like this. There’s been times when I have felt just the same as you in finding it hard to go into town. I used to beat myself up about it, which didn’t help me, so now if I do feel this way and I can’t do it, I just say to myself, ok I’ll try again tomorrow instead, I might be having a better day then. And do you know what,when tomorrow comes, I sometimes do feel stronger and able to do it with little anxiety.

Having work done in your home and the disruption it causes can be really stressful(I remember how it was having my new central heating installed).Is there anyway you can go and be at a friend or family member’s house for a time, just so you can be near a toilet? Or maybe a kind neighbour could help you out? Hope it goes well for you and that you are feeling better about things soon. Take care.