Bit under the weather

[Llegkt1]

I've been feeling awful with my anxiety lately...twice I've tried to ring the blf helpline in a week and there has never been anyone there to take my call...so feeling rather sorry for myself 😥

[CDPO16]

Hi there, is there anything in particular causing your anxiety or is it just there?

I have spells when I have quite bad anxiety for no obvious reason and at other times it eases also for no apparent reason. Practicing relaxation techniques can help but I know that they take a lot of practice before feeling the benefit. Breathing exercises such as pursed lip breathing (slowly in through the nose and slowly out through the mouth with the out breath taking twice as long as the in breath) can help ease anxiety too.

Very often worrying about the anxiety makes it much worse and learning to accept it can have a very positive effect on reducing it. That also takes a lot of practice. Some people find that GP prescribed medication helps too so it may be worth contacting your doctor if you are struggling so much.

[Llegkt1 in reply to CDPO16]

Thank you for your reply....I've always suffered from anxiety and panic attacks since I was 17.. sometimes it just seems to completely take over...the doctor did give me trazodone but I dont find they help much.Take care. Dawn x x

[CDPO16 in reply to Llegkt1]

Sorry that you have suffered for so long. If the medication isn't helping I'd suggest that you have another chat with your doctor. There are many other medications that may help you. There is counselling too but counsellors visa the NHS are few and far between.

If you are able too, getting out walking can help a lot. Many years ago I had severe anxiety and panic attacks. I used to go out walking and just concentrated on putting one foot in front of the other and gradually the panic and anxiety subsided and I began to feel much better. I do hope that you find something that helps you.

[vwtopaz]

Hi, that’s disappointing for you….perhaps they were busy, are you managing to sleep ok….very difficult times we’re living in with the pandemic, do you have any hobbies Llegkt1?

[Llegkt1 in reply to vwtopaz]

I do read quite a bit...and I try too watch something funny on the TV to try and distract me but if I'm really anxious it doesn't work x x

[Llegkt1]

Most of the time I seen to sleep okay....I have two fans in my bedroom not just for copd but I'm menopausal too. 😓 x x

[vwtopaz in reply to Llegkt1]

If you have strategies in place that don’t help, perhaps chatting to your Gp, it’s good you reached out to the BLF albeit unsuccessful….your pro active which I hope you try calling again.

wishing you well x

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

I hope you feel better soon, anxiety is awful to suffer from, please feel free to pm me if ever you need to chat to someone. Have a lovely day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[Llegkt1 in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you so much it means a lot x x

[MELNEL]

So sorry to hear that you couldn't reach anyone. But hey, we always give an answer here to you. If it helpful just write here and maybe it will make it easier for you because most of us will response to your writing like today, we always have something soothing words that might work 😃😘 you are not alone here. But as other mentioned you should have another talk to your GP about medication, might something different what's working better for you. Or just write here when you feeling anxious you take care of yourself 😃 ok sending a hug LOL 😋

[Llegkt1 in reply to MELNEL]

Thank you for your reply...I think I am going to make an appointment with my gp...as my anxiety also prevents me going at the moment x x

[cofdrop-UK]

You might find No Panic helpful. Here is the link. You will note you can phone the helpline between 10-10. Hope it helps you.Cx

Apologies. Did my usual trick forgetting link 🙄

nopanic.org.uk Xx

[Llegkt1 in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Thank you I'm sure I will find it useful x x

[cofdrop-UK in reply to Llegkt1]

🙂🤞

[CaptainPugwash]

Not Good Anxiety I Have And It’s Horrible Feel As Though My Breathing Gets Worse And The Worry Takes Over . The Dr Put Me Setraline One Tablet A Day 50mg And Now Upped To Two A Day . It’ Takes Time To Work But Will See How The Two Tablets Work Speak To The Dr Tell Them How U Feel And Anxiety Etc .Take Care Keep Safe 🖤🖤

[Llegkt1 in reply to CaptainPugwash]

As I know it's the worst...I was on citalopram for a long time but I did find they worked very well...now I'm on trazodone which are great for sleep but that's it....hope yours works for you x x

[Patk1]

Mindsmstter r very gd.it maybe worth looking up

[Snackjack]

So sorry you are feeling so awful with your anxiety. Lots of people on here to chat to, I have found it helps a lot. If I were you I would have another chat with your GP about how your anxiety is impacting on your life. Best wishes and virtual hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗. Take care.

[MoyB]

Sending you virtual hugs ((((( )))))) and hoping you soon feel less anxious.

I find my mood improves if I can get outdoors in the sunshine (providing there is some! Lol!) and a short walk around the neighbourhood helps me too.

Otherwise - it's CHOCOLATE! Not good for the waistline but VERY useful as a mood enhancer. 🤣 Just don't eat too much!

I do hope you feel better soon. xx Moy

[johnderby]

Hi Llegkt1. Sorry that you atre feeling like this. sometimes feeling like this myself, I knw how it help to post on here and just chat with others in similar situation. Do make the effort and speak with your doctor again, I am sure that they would be able to help you. Good luck. John