Can't stay at home, is anyone the same?

[ryanla]

I've been really anxious lately, I won't go into details. But I feel so on edge and uncomfortable at home. I've stayed at my nans for 3 nights and my girlfriends the previous night. I don't know what it is about being at home but I feel so on edge. Does anyone else ever feel like this? :/

[RosieBelle]

Hi Ryan :) yes I feel like this too. I had my first panic attack at home, so I guess that could be why I don't like being at home. Like you I used to stay at my friend's house instead. Is there anything that could have happened to you at home that may have made you feel like this? Also, I like to keep myself busy and distracted so that the anxious thoughts don't creep back in to my mind, and I feel worried that I won't be able to distract myself enough at home. I'd rather be out with other people as it makes me feel safer from myself.
Hope you're ok? :hugs:

[lotusblossom]

Hi yes its not that I cant stay in the house I really feel that I want to move house since this happened to me my home has become a negative place and all my ill health and anxieties I associate with my home not that it caused anxiety but ive had anxiety for the last 5 years of living here been here 16 years I have it in my head that if I move house and leave this negativity behind I will be better and I wont have anxiety if we sell up and move somewhere else.When ive been out and had a good time for a few hours I feel nervous going home because that is where I get a lot of symptoms and your home is whereyou are supposed to feel safe its a crazy mad disorder

[ryanla]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I think I'm like it as I associate my home as the first place I had a panic attack 7/8 years ago and it is also the first place I started overthinking during this latest episode. However, majority of the time it's the one place I feel relaxed and safe.

I relate to what you're both saying. It's nice to know I'm not alone, even though it's not nice really :weep:

[RosieBelle]

No problem Ryan :)
I can totally relate to the whole first panic attack and overthinking that you experience. Have you ever tried therapy for this? Or seen a doctor?
You're definitely not alone :hugs:

[ryanla]

I've been on medication for 7/8 years since 18. I'd been I n control (seemed to be since then) if my anxiety, it's only the last 4-5 weeks I've been bad again. I have been to the doctors last week who upped my meds and i also saw a therapist today. So things are on the up :)

P.s I'm at home and staying here tonight :)

[RosieBelle]

That's really good that you've been in control of the anxious thoughts for such a long time. See you've got through it before, so you will get through this again. It's passed before so you will be able to regain control of these thoughts again. We all have these little 'blips' from time to time and it's nothing to beat ourselves up over.
I'm glad you're getting help with this, as a therapist will be great to reprogramme your thoughts and to help you work through anything that's causing this.
Well done for staying home tonight - that's a great step to take!

[ryanla]

Thank you very much for your kind comments :)

I have improved in the last 4/5 days so that's definitely a positive step for me. It's all about having that positive mindset that you want to get better (easier said than done) but I believe I'll feel better in a number of weeks.

[Brittanykfit]

I've been really anxious lately, I won't go into details. But I feel so on edge and uncomfortable at home. I've stayed at my nans for 3 nights and my girlfriends the previous night. I don't know what it is about being at home but I feel so on edge. Does anyone else ever feel like this? :/

YES. When I am home alone, my anxiety is usually higher. For me I think it's because I'm alone with my thoughts and have no distractions ! I get pissed because home is suppose to be a safe place. Oh well , it too shall pass.

[RosieBelle]

You'e welcome Ryan :) How did you get on last night? You will definitely feel better soon. As Brittany said, 'this too shall pass'.

[ryanla]

You'e welcome Ryan :) How did you get on last night? You will definitely feel better soon. As Brittany said, 'this too shall pass'.


Well... I had to colour in my adult colouring book for 3-4 hours to distract myself. Then I watched an hour of tele on my own!! Which was ok. Then I spent too much time reading into stuff online which didn't help. I was scared to sleep but eventually had a half decent sleep.

I've had a pretty rubbish day today though. I can't refocus my brain. But I guess not every day will be a good one at this moment in time.

[georgewing]

Well means that something its at your home that dont like you .Be careful if something stres you out or if its something that stress you out

[RosieBelle]

Well done for getting through it! We all have up and down days when we're feeling like this, but soon the good days will start to outweigh the bad. And the therapy will start to help as well, so hang in there as this will soon pass.