Hi All,

I wondered if anyone had any experiences of coping with anxiety.  I think I am having an episode of an attack but not suffering from it before I am unsure.

I've been feeling a little low and anxious for a couple of weeks now and its mainly to do with my relationship with my lovely boyfriend, I am terrified that I am going to lose him either by an awful accident or he will get fed up with me and dump me.  I have no reason to fear the latter as he has made his feelings and intentions towards me very clear but its all I can think about.  He is very sweet and makes me feel so special and I know he loves me as much as I love him but when I'm not with him I feel anxious that he planning to leave me, its driving me mad!!!  I'm convinced my behaviour isn't helping as I get very upset over the slightest thing and of course I don't want to tell him about this.

I have suffered from depression in the past and apart from feeling low and very tired at the moment I don't think I am depressed and definitely don't want to speak to my GP as I'm sure he will go down the anti-depressant route.

I really don't know what wrong with me at the moment so any comments or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Millie x

Hi Millie,

Your post could actually have been something i had written, i've been suffering from bouts of anxiety too, just suddenly for the last couple of weeks. I always seem to start feeling like this around this time of year though and i'm starting to wonder if it's seasonal affective disorder?

If it's affecting you really badly perhaps it would help to see your Dr about it but like you i haven't as yet, i know if i went they'd suggest Anti D's which is not a road i want to go back down because i know it will pass in time and it's not too bad for me right now.

Hugs

Ashlea x

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Hi Ashlea

Thanks for the reply, I am sorry and a little relieved to hear that you are feeling very similar and if its any help I think a lot of people are struggling at this time of year.

I have to say my GP is very supportive and I'm sure if I went and explained my concerns about AD's then he would understand but then whatelse could he offer me! 

I just want to stop feeling so anxious, paranoid and run down in general but like you say I'll bear with it for the time being and see what the next few weeks bring, my boyfriend is on medication for anxiety so at least we make a good couple!

Hope things pick up for you soon too

Hugs

Millie x

Have you ever checked to see if you have seasonal affective disorder? This time of year can really affect people.

I felt that way when I first met my boyfriend and it did go away eventually. My advice is do relaxing things. Go for a long walk ( I find exercise really helps with my anxiety attacks), yoga, meditation. I don't know how long you guys have been together, but if you know each other really well, I would say talk to him about it.

Good Luck!

Lexy
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