Coping with anxiety

[Bump20]

Hello hope everyone is doing well and keeping safe during these times.

Can anyone help me I’m really struggling at the moment as I’ve just found out I’m pregnant and I’ve been told to come straight of my anxiety medication so I have with a struggle though as my anxiety is triggered by going out/ leaving the house and at the moment I’ve got appointments coming up and to help the nhs I will have to go on my own and that’s a big step for me I was wondering if anyone had any coping methods for me to try I’d be great full for any help

Thank you in advance x

[Princessbride_]

Congrats about the baby. I also struggle with anxiety and in medication and I know how scary that must be to have to come off it, due to being pregnant. For myself I like deep breathing and grounding exercises, to distract myself and focus on something other than the anxiety I feel. Therapy has helped me understand the anxiety I feel, and how I can cope with it. I’d definitely recommend therapy if it’s available. Also talk to your doctor about your concerns about your anxiety when coming off the medication. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and a peaceful mind 💕

[Bump20 in reply to Princessbride_]

Thank you so much I have a therapist but due to the situation at the moment with Covid-19 I can’t see him we have been having over the phone appointments but due to coming of my medication my anxiety has gone mental and I can’t seem to talk to him like I used to I also try to keep my mind in certain situations but it’s a mental issue rather than me telling myself I can’t do it it’s my mind that automatically puts me in the zone thank you for the advise 💞