So sad

[Jillymazda]

I am so sad all of the time. I suffer with anxiety depression and panic attacks. The PA's can occur at any time for no reason, even in the middle of the night. I am on medication and seeing someone for cbt.

[Xene]

Hi, so how's the meds and Cbt going?

Xene

[Jillymazda in reply to Xene]

Cbt and meds early days but so far so good. I am scared to go to bed for fear of what might happen

[Xene in reply to Jillymazda]

Totally relate to what your saying. I treated someone with severe panic attacks with my own version of cbt and helped them to get through it. Obviously they had to sort it in their head ultimately but I gave them the tools to help.

[Jillymazda]

That's great! I am hoping for the same. My better half has Alzheimer's which doesn't help. Going to try and catch some zzzz's now. Thanksfor replying

[Xene in reply to Jillymazda]

You're welcome.

[Hidden]

Hi Jillymazda welcome to the site. As a new member can I ask you to familiarise yourself please with the 'Community Guidelines' which you will find on the right under pinned posts. Thank you. x

[Jillymazda in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the welcome. I read the CG's. Have I done something wrong?

[Hidden in reply to Jillymazda]

No Jillymazda. We ask every new member to read the T and C as a matter of course. It's nothing personal and your post was fine. You would be surprised how many don't read them, then complain if they transgress site rules and are pulled up by the admins!

A good example of this is the part about under age members - we do seem to get quite of few of them and you have to be a minimum of 16 to post on any HU site. Unfortunately they often get replies from others so ensuring everyone has read the site rules helps protect minors as this is a site for adults only.

You are very welcome on here and it's always good to meet new members. I am sure you will be a valuable addition. Bev x

[Jillymazda in reply to Hidden]

Phew!! Thank goodness for that. I am well past my sell by date!

[Hidden in reply to Jillymazda]

Aren't we all? Bev x

[George56 in reply to Hidden]

I'm new & the support is good. Thanks everyone. G

[Rick1on1]

Hi Jily,

Have you considered your own little action plan to help with your condition?

Taken from other posts; here is a plan where each day you do a little more of the activities that will you help you to cope with depression and anxiety:

- Write about your anxieties in a journal. Use as many words as possible to describe what you feel and what you think is the cause. Pretty soon you should be seeing patterns especially how you can change your thought process into something more positive.

- Exercise

- Keep hydrated

- Eat as much fresh food as possible and keep away from sweets. Protein will give you the right amino acids and energy.

Hope this helps?

Rick1on1

[Jillymazda in reply to Rick1on1]

Thanks for your advice. I have been writing a diary. Have to admit having a pretty positive week so far. Always eat fresh veg and a lot of protein. Not a sweet eater. My biggest problem is letting go of my worries but I am trying very hard.

Thanks for taking time o reply

[Rick1on1]

You're welcome Jilly!

Keep working at it.

[Topbananamac]

What a big subject,..I also had all the above and agoraphobia for yrs and have come through the other side,if I can possibly help I can send u my email address to chat.