I’m new on here.

[Wyeme]

Form the beginning the pandemic sent me into absolute stress and anxiety beyond belief. I was almost paralysed by fear and I was convinced that everyone would die of it. It seems ridiculous now and having had covid twice the fear was a million times worse than the virus. (I’m aware that’s not the same for everyone). Almost everyone I know has had it at least once and many twice with symptoms no more than a slight cold. I can’t get rid of the anxiety in my head though. We travel a lot (I came home from Lanzarote last March with it) and I don’t have social anxiety. I go to concerts and the theatre and not even think about the virus, yet the jittery feeling and dry mouth won’t go away. I have checks on my heart because of palpitations and a full blood count and everything is fine. I’ve a wonderful family, great friends, lovely home and no money worries. I can talk to my husband about anything but we have been married for over 50 years and he mirrors my symptoms. He was always dynamic and we’ve always been a good team. I was the forever optimist and the anchor in the family, the grounded one but I am still terrified of what I don’t know. I’m hoping writing it down will make it clearer to me and sharing it, as I don’t want to burden anyone who would worry about me. I’ve had a couple of spells of anxiety in my life but this has gone of now for almost 3 years. I’ve always felt that age was just a number and had a great life and have no regrets. I had a lovely working class childhood with loving parents, and through hard work and tough times we have a comfortable life now. How can I get back to where I want to be? My GP has prescribed Propanelol but I’m going abroad for a few days and don’t want to take it until next week when I get back in case I have any problems taking it. Can I still get back after all this time?

[Loughborough53]

hello , I take propranolol and it helps enormously with palpitations and I take them all the time now ….. it might be worth trying them before your journey as they do have side effects . I m 70 years old and it is such a shame to feel like this when we should be enjoying life to the full . My anxiety worsened massively when covid came along , like a lot of people ! Hope you feel better soon

[Wyeme in reply to Loughborough53]

Thank you for replying. I’m away now and trying my hardest not to get bogged down with it. We are with good friends and have lots planned. To be honest a lot of the anxiety in my mind has gone - I think, but I’m still left with a try mouth and strange sensation with my tongue. I’ve never had health anxiety but I can’t get rid of this strange feeling which I’m certain is caused by underlying stress. I’m hoping it will just go away. I just so want to get on with my life.

[TrashazTrev]

Anxiety is a problem of the mind. It is a mental disorder. So, if you get rid of that wrong then in that case you will not get anxiety. The best way to avoid anxiety is to do meditation. Meditation is the best way to avoid anxiety because it helps us to get rid of our negative thoughts and keep us happy and energetic.

[Wyeme in reply to TrashazTrev]

I wish I could. I know quite a few including my daughter and daughter in law who have always done it. I’ve never felt that I needed it to be honest as I’ve always been quite an optimist and loved cooking and art which I considered my therapy. I’m really hoping the medication works as I’m not particularly focused on any single worry. I’m 70 and have always thought that it’s best to work on a solution than a problem. The pandemic completely threw me. I don’t worry about that now but it’s as if triggered a spiral that needs to settle if that makes sense. Maybe I should try again. Thank you for replying. It’s just nice to speak to people anonymously isn’t it without burdening your friends and family who love me.