My first post about anxiety

[ashleyh88]

So everyone, for a long time I have felt periods of worry and stress, it comes and goes. I haven’t seen a GP about it. Sometimes the smallest of things can worry me. My thoughts get carried away, I over analyse things and become deeply distressed. I know that my thoughts are not rational, but I can not control them and I feel fear and worry. I feel insecure over many things and it makes me feel trapped. Trapped by uncertainty and loss of control. I love my boyfriend and he is a good man, he is great to me, but he’s forgetful of telling me things and being organised. No big deal.... Sometimes this is a little annoying, other times I find it overwhelmingly disappointing and I feel like It must be because I’m not good enough, it’s my fault he didn’t say or do something and so on and so on. This is just one example but it can be applied to many a situation and it makes me feel awful. My mind gets carried away and I feel overwhelmed with feelings of great worry and insecurity. I lack confidence as a result. I question the people and the things going on around me, not all the time but during periods of worry.

Is this classic anxiety? I don’t even know where to begin for help, except go to the GP.

I have previously been depressed, but it was a long time ago, this feels different. I don’t have situations to be depressed about, but I am worried. What can I do before I go to the GP?

Please help In any way that you can x

[Amz1987]

Hi Ashley,

Yes sounds like anxiety and yes your GP would be the 1st measure to speak to about it. Of course you will get lots of support here too.

[Cat33]

I would strongly recommend you look into Mindfulness either books or courses - videos on YouTube Courses are best

It teaches you to think in the moment not overthink as you are doing You will learn to feel gratitude about very simple things it actually becomes a lovely way of life

Please see your GP that's a must and CBT is wonderful too ask to be referred to a talking therapy if that is something you would like to do

Make today the first day of the rest of your life a new beginning

Good luck 🤗

[Sabio77]

@Ashleyh88. nice to meet you. thank you for sharing your story. I can see a few things that I relate to in your experience. Most importantly, be true to yourself. Believe in your strengths, the things you are good at and like to do. focus on such things to bring you more self confidence. 2nd, you are not responsible for anyone else's thoughts or actions on your own. I must mention that the mind likes to play tricks on us and feed us with negative thoughts, if we do not train ourselves properly, then we can begin to listen to them and start to believe them. so focus on positivity in yourself, then comment on the strength of your boyfriend. let him know that you appreciates how nice he treats you. remember to forgive him .. extending mercy and love always... for it covers all things in a relationship. It is in your best interest to communicate with a trusted, trained professional. the sooner you can, the better you can learn how to manage the emotions you are feeling and turn them around, so you can enjoy good energy. focus on your strengths, seek a therapist, and communicate with your boyfriend. I'm here for you if you wish to talk further. I am an overcomer. Hugs of encouragement, support, comfort and peace.