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[Michelle46]

Hi ladies
I haven't posted for about a year but am really struggling with anxiety again. I'm keeping all this to myself. I do have it all the time really but the last month it's worse.
I get anxious and panicky if I've got to go somewhere that's planned. I really want to go to different places and really enjoy myself without feeling ill and anxious to the point where I can't breath properly. I've just starting reading a book by Carl Vernon to understand it more. Any tips how to help this would be great. Thanks x

[jaypo]

Hi michelle,sorry you're feeling so bad just now,the anxiety & panic attacks are crippling aren't they'they really intrude on day to day life,at one point I got so angry with myself & gave myself a good talking to,life too short etc,it did work but it never seems to fully leave me,I take those remedy drops & valerian,helps somewhat.no miracle cure I'm afraid but I always think it helps knowing you're not alone in all this,is your gp helpful?never be afraid to ask for help.hope you get through it all xx

[jillydoll]

Hi Michelle.
Your not alone.
I'm the same.  If my anxiety is there all the time, like it is sometimes, then it's there ALL the time, and I have to deal with it.
But when it's not, I look forward to going out, for a meal or the cinema and I think everything is fine, but then when I'm out, this kinda panic comes over me, from nowhere,
and it really scares me, and I'm thinking, ‘where the hell has that come from, I'm ok at the mo,' it just comes from nowhere, creeps up on me, and knocks me for six.
It's almost like I've gone out in false pretences. If you know what I mean.
It just appears, even though I'm not thinking anything bad, or worrying about anything.
It's like a little devil is in me, saying, ‘I'll put a stop to all this fun your having!'
I just go quiet, keep myself calm, until it passes. That's all I can do.
But it really has put going out on a back burner, I avoid it if I can, also, it's got nothing to do with meeting people, or talking to people, that's fine, I'll talk to anyone, so why it comes on like that sometimes is beyond me.....
Be kind to yourself, and take everything one little bit at a time....

[Michelle46]

Thankyou. It's a good feeling to know that I'm not the only one going through this.

[CLKD]

Get some anti-anxiety medication?  Either to take regularly or as necessary.  Regardless if this is hormonally led it anxiety is bothersome, then get some medication.  Without mine I wouldn't be here.

Allows me to face the World more often.  In the 1990s I was often housebound and thought I would never leave the house.  When problems send my anxiety levels sky high I know that my tablet will work.

[Michelle46]

I do take a low dose of sertraline. I'm wondering if the doctor would prescribe me something as and when I need it

[Michelle46]

Birdy I have some I bought back along but haven't used it. Perhaps I will try. Do you take it in the morning?

[jaypo]

Michelle I would love to know how the CBD oil works,I'm going to get some but I believe you need the high strength one for anxiety,I know it's fantastic for pain (for some folks) we're off on holiday soon & needless to say,the anxiety is building,leaving home & safety etc,like you I really REALLY want to enjoy my life but this is doing my head in,tried 50mg of sertraline but made me so nauseous,good luck xx

[CLKD]

Rescue Remedy mouth spray can be of use.

[ali 61]

I too am on Sertraline. My GP advised me not to use CBD oil whilst on the Sertraline. Maybe check with your GP first? Hope you find something to help, as I know how awful anxiety can be. xx