Anxiety .....

[chloe40]

Have you found that your anxiety is slowly reducing as time has passed?

Chloe <3

[GoGo_JoJo]

Yes, thank goodness. I'd never had the level of anxiety that I experienced after my friend's and my mother's deaths (a week apart)

I had full on panic attacks leaving me stranded in the aisle of the supermarket. Worry was at such a level that my fitness watch thought I was working out from my heart rate (I was sitting still)

As time went on it became just worry, palpitations, poor sleep etc.

I think I just had so much happening it was the only way my body could get my attention to just get me to stop everything. It certainly didn't pass quickly but I don't consider it an issue in itself anymore. If I do start to feel overly anxious I look at what else is happening in my life along with sleep patterns/hormones etc and I can usually get back on track. 👍🏻

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Hi Jo,My goodness, I was only thinking about you 2hours ago! it's lovely to hear from you <3

My goodness that was bad!

It's taken it's time but I'm sure your exercise routine and especially your running has been

really beneficial to you.

Look after yourself GoGo_JoJo

Chloe <3

[GoGo_JoJo in reply to chloe40]

Yes, the exercise is and has been a huge help! I always thought doctors were lying when they advised exercise for mental health 🤣🙈

Hope you're doing OK 💖

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I so envy your strength of will GoGo_JoJo

I'm okay thanks for asking, you take care.

Chloe <3

[Caza]

Yes & no really. I don’t feel anxious all the time but I can’t seem to handle bad or even not so bad news anymore. If someone is ill in my head I prepare for there death if someone is late they’ve had an accident & it doesn’t end well. It’s irrational. Definitely for me exercise keeps it under control —almost.

What about you Chloe?

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Caza]

I think that's quite common and normal after such a loss as yours Caza and glad you have found exercise helpful.

At one point I couldn't cope with anxiety and Dr. prescribed meds, I'm much better now provided I keep distracted, its those quiet moments that get to me, and unfortunately, I have enough trouble walking, so disinclined to exercise due to breathing issues.

❤️

[Caza in reply to chloe40]

Guessing if you’ve got breathing issues then aqua wouldn’t be an option either. If I can’t exercise & feeling bad I can get lost in crap tv or a book. I take myself off to the cinema quite often & find that helps. I guess distraction is the answer x

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Caza]

Unfortunately not Caza I think that's why I bury myself with volunteering, it's the only thing, well that and tinkering in the garden that helps, I do love the outside though, nature etc. Hopefully

as it gets a bit warmer I can try to get out more.

<3