Anxiety is back!

Hello folks, I am Sally and this anxiety lark is no joke...............I have 2 sons in their 30s, both live at home and both have Autism and all the joys that go with it, I never had anxiety as a child, teenager, but I think it started in my 20s. I was diagnosed many moons ago with it and OCD, last year it was the worse it has ever been, I honestly thought I was going mad! I went to the docs and my sertraline was upped, plus I am having CBT. I had pneumonia 4 months ago which has affected my asthma and lungs, so my inhalers have been upped and been put on a inhaler called Spiriva Respimat, since taking the first puff of this last week, my anxiety came back...........no idea if its a coincidence or if there is a link, but not a happy bunny at the moment!

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Hello & Welcome Hidden

It sounds like you have a lot to cope with at the moment , I wonder if you have any kind of support , I do hope so

I know you will love your Sons but I understand it must be a full time job and again I hope you have some help when you can take tie out to look after you and your needs as you are just as important

I am not sure if it is a coincidence or not with the inhaler , it could be but I would certainly ask your Doctor or phone the Chemist tomorrow and ask the pharmacist

I should imagine you are not feeling very happy at the moment and drained as well with your health laying up but things will get better and we all know and understand how you feel as we might have different circumstances but all know how anxiety feels and affects us

It is quite late if you are in the UK but I hope when people do log on they will welcome you and I hope that knowing you have some where you can come and talk will help even if in a small way

Take Care x

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Hello Lulu, and thanks for the lovely welcome yep am in the UK, I live on a small island on the south coast of England and even though it is 11.30pm, its so hot, as we are in the middle of a heatwave:):)

I have never joined an online group before for anxiety, I am too stubborn for my own good and think I can do everything on my own, but already it is so nice knowing, not only that people understand what hell anxiety can be, but we can talk freely about it and I am lucky that I do have time for myself, and also have a friend with anxiety, but it will be nice to come on here and talk or read how folks are doing,

Lovely to hear from you and hope your doing well?

Night night x

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Hello

I am in the UK to and yes it is very hot and I am just going to try and see if I can get any sleep

I am pleased you have some support and I understand about joining on line groups as well as been stubborn but I think it is good to have somewhere to talk where no one will judge you but understand you it really does help x

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Hi Hidden

I wouldn't be a happy bunny either. Not quite what advise I can offer as I don't have experience of pneumonia or that specific inhaler. Being unwell can really knock you for six.

My advice continue using the inhaler as directed if the anxiety continues go back to your healthcare provider. You can also ask at the pharmacy if it's a known side effect.

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Hello Kez, and thank you for your message, I am going to carry on with this new inhaler as already it has began to work, so I either breath better or have anxiety!!!!! I am only on this thing for a matter of weeks, and my trouble is I read all the side effects etc....and think I have got each and every single one of them!!!!!

Hope you are doing well

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Don't forget to lock your post. It doesn't look like you have - no padlock. Are you able to do this Hidden ? Thanks.

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I can do it Kez but only if the poster wan'ts me to as it is their choice x

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Hi Kez,

How do I lock my post? and what does it mean, where would I find my padlock?

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Hi Hidden

I had trouble finding how to lock my posts too. When you want to post the page looks like this healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...? Scroll down to where the black dot is in the 'everyone' circle. Click on the circle next to 'only followers in my community.

By locking your post it can only be seen by members of the HU forum (rather than anyone on the internet) and the replies are protected too. Take a look at some posts by clicking on some the padlock is in the right hand corner.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Scroll down to who can see my posts?

Lulu can lock this post retrospectively but you have to make the request.

Hope you follow this!

Kez

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Hello Sally and welcome

I have a son in his 30s who is on the autistic spectrum and it's very hard at times isn't it I dont know about yours but mine can be an absolute joy but then a complete nightmare 😊

I'm so sorry to hear about your pneumonia I really hope that now the inhaler is working you will start to feel better all round

Anxiety is horrible sorry to hear you have had a rough time with it and your OCD

This is a lovely forum and everyone's is very friendly and despite their problems all upbeat and positive

So please keep chatting on here and let us know how you are getting on

Wishing you all the very best and take good care of yourself 😊

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Hi Cat,

Many thanks for the welcome, and this life with the boys has always been a roller coaster, it is strange because my oldest son aged 34 has Aspergers etc....and is not happy with life at all, he is never on an even keel, and 2 years ago they decided to take his ESA away, and after going through tribunals and even going to the Eurpean courts, they have still said no, he gets DLA so HELLO>>>>>>>>>> that means he has a problem, so the anxiety wasnt helped with that, and my younger son is 30, he is Autistic and when he was a kid, he was a nightmare, no other word for it, then when he was a teenager he changed and is the most delightful caring kind soul and is happy with his life, he doesnt go out ( bouts of agoraphobia ) but he is wonderful, but for years I have tried to hide the anxiety but dont anymore, as am not ashamed of having it, I still dont understand how someone who is an extrovert and has alot of confidence can have anxiety, but I have and hate it with a passion.

I am really pleased I found this group and intend coming on here every day,

Love Sally x

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Hi Hidden from another newbie. Hope you are having a better day. Funnily enough I just started a new inhaler which made me feel as if I was having palpitations, it's worn off now, but keep an eye on how you are feeling and go back to your GP if it gets worse or anything.

I wonder if you do any kind of self care? Like mindfulness or breathing exercises? I was always a bit 'meh' about them, but have begun to find some of them really helpful. Just switching off from the busy-ness of life in general seems to be beneficial, life is so much busier now isn't it? And so much more pressure too from social media etc.

I don't have any experience with Autism, but wonder if you have any outside help? Looking after two grown men must be absolutely exhausting and give you little time to yourself. Our 26 year old just moved out and I have to say it is incredible how much better it is without him around, I mean I miss him like mad, but the peace and quiet and lack of laundry is making up for that if I'm honest!! Anyway, nice to meet you and hope to see you posting regularly. xx

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Hello there and thank you very much for your message, I am lucky in the fact then when the boys dad left , many moons ago, my mum came down from London to help me and stayed we bought this house together and she is amazing, so I can go out and do stuff, but of course I will always have the boys at home, and I hear you about the laundry...

I am having CBT at the moment,but I honestly think I have forgotten how to relax, and am going to try mindfulness again, and meditation as I have heard nothing but good about these exercises.

Anxiety is crap but I am so thankful I found this group last night and nice to meet you too

BTW I take it you have a poodle we have a Scottie xx