shelly1816
29-10-15, 09:33
Morning,
Im a TA with massive anxiety. On the whole for the last 7 weeks of term i have been fine. I get anxiety and panic on a daily basis but im managing it, not focusing on it and I feel I can control attacks.
School holidays however a different story. Im now at home feeling shakey, sick, light headed, not sleeping great etc etc.
I have kids but they tend to occupy themselves. I had planned to be out everyday except one to occupy my mind and was really looking forward to the week. But one of my kids came out with a sickness bug on tuesday so have been stuck indoors. I have driven myself into a right state! I was ok last night, got throuh the day, just about!, and then had a small glass of wine in the evening which seems to have solved all problems and so i now feel like reaching for the bottle!
If none of the other kids come out ill, we have a birthday party this afternoon and a day trip planned tomorrow, however as I have not socialised with anyone since i left work on friday im now soo nervous about it!
Any hints or tips on getting throuh it?
Also, any ideas how bad things need to get before I get further help or medicine? Im on a computer cbt course, which i suppose has helped a little but if im anxious everyday and have panic everyday and then on a day at home I get in such a state that im shaking, not eating etc surely there is more help? I dont want to go down the route of diazepam as it scares me but should i ask for citalopram or similar? I hear they can make anxiety worse becore it gets better, im not sure I can deal with that! My mum has had anti depressants before to help with her anxiety and said she didnt notice any massive side effects.
Thanks
help greatly appreciated!
Im a TA with massive anxiety. On the whole for the last 7 weeks of term i have been fine. I get anxiety and panic on a daily basis but im managing it, not focusing on it and I feel I can control attacks.
School holidays however a different story. Im now at home feeling shakey, sick, light headed, not sleeping great etc etc.
I have kids but they tend to occupy themselves. I had planned to be out everyday except one to occupy my mind and was really looking forward to the week. But one of my kids came out with a sickness bug on tuesday so have been stuck indoors. I have driven myself into a right state! I was ok last night, got throuh the day, just about!, and then had a small glass of wine in the evening which seems to have solved all problems and so i now feel like reaching for the bottle!
If none of the other kids come out ill, we have a birthday party this afternoon and a day trip planned tomorrow, however as I have not socialised with anyone since i left work on friday im now soo nervous about it!
Any hints or tips on getting throuh it?
Also, any ideas how bad things need to get before I get further help or medicine? Im on a computer cbt course, which i suppose has helped a little but if im anxious everyday and have panic everyday and then on a day at home I get in such a state that im shaking, not eating etc surely there is more help? I dont want to go down the route of diazepam as it scares me but should i ask for citalopram or similar? I hear they can make anxiety worse becore it gets better, im not sure I can deal with that! My mum has had anti depressants before to help with her anxiety and said she didnt notice any massive side effects.
Thanks
help greatly appreciated!