Pigeon
23-07-13, 18:41
I wish I was the kind of person who could take things in my stride, but here I am again, trying to stop anxiety taking a hold on me. I don't seem to be very good at coping when a crisis hits and I'm worried about hitting rock bottom again.
Earlier this year, something major happened in my life at a time when I was already dealing with a lot of difficult family issues. I won't go into details about what they were but I tend to be the one that family turn to when something goes wrong and they need support. This time I couldn't cope due to trying to deal with my own big problem (which was all my own fault) and I was left with very severe depression/anxiety for about three months and couldn't work/function etc.
Some of the problems are sorted but some are still going on. I've recovered quite a bit from the anxiety but and was just congratulating myself on getting through things and looking forward to life again.
Then today, out of the blue, a close relative rang to tell me they had been diagnosed with cancer. It's very close to a family wedding but they want me to keep quiet about it so that the wedding isn't spoiled. I want to help but my anxiety usually manifests itself as health anxiety (particularly about cancer) and now I am starting to feel really rubbish again.
I know I have to cope with this and I am not the only person to have to go through this kind of thing but I need to try to get a grip and wondered if anyone has any words of wisdom. Anything would be appreciated.
Earlier this year, something major happened in my life at a time when I was already dealing with a lot of difficult family issues. I won't go into details about what they were but I tend to be the one that family turn to when something goes wrong and they need support. This time I couldn't cope due to trying to deal with my own big problem (which was all my own fault) and I was left with very severe depression/anxiety for about three months and couldn't work/function etc.
Some of the problems are sorted but some are still going on. I've recovered quite a bit from the anxiety but and was just congratulating myself on getting through things and looking forward to life again.
Then today, out of the blue, a close relative rang to tell me they had been diagnosed with cancer. It's very close to a family wedding but they want me to keep quiet about it so that the wedding isn't spoiled. I want to help but my anxiety usually manifests itself as health anxiety (particularly about cancer) and now I am starting to feel really rubbish again.
I know I have to cope with this and I am not the only person to have to go through this kind of thing but I need to try to get a grip and wondered if anyone has any words of wisdom. Anything would be appreciated.