Bad week :/

[lo95]

I have been MIA for a while because I was feeling okayish- my GAD wasn't really "gone", but had been sort of... quiet.

But this week I have hit a major setback. My DD has been in and out of the dr and, long story short, the panic I am feeling about her illness has my mind racing, and I am left with the feeling I can't breathe. So many tears and unable to sleep. My GAD really revolves around fear that something will happen to her so for something to come up like it has it's like I'm in the thick of every scary feeling that comes with my anxiety times 100.

I'm at a loss. I called my counselor, but she's very booked up for the next month. I'm debating seeing my primary care dr just to discuss what route to even go because what's happening this week is an example of probably why I can't let my GAD go like I have been.

I suppose I'm venting more than anything else, but has anyone else ever tried to just "deal" with it and then hit the proverbial wall all of a sudden? My GAD just makes me feel panicked.

[Ray]

I'm sorry you're having a hard time. I hope your DD feels better soon. I am still relatively new to actually dealing with my GAD so my only advice is to look into local mental wellness hotlines that you can call when you are really struggling but unable to see your counsellor.

[bocaburger]

I'm sorry for what you're going through and I hope your DD is ok. My H's anxiety is very closely linked to family health issues, so I understand your reaction. I don't know if you are doing this, but H tends to immediately jump to the worst-case scenarios. I try to help him by talking through all the other, less serious scenarios that are equally plausible and I try to refocus him on the here and now. It may help to think about the things you can control, like keeping her comfortable and distracted, making her tea/soup etc, instead of focusing on the scary things out of your control.

I also find deep breathing and yoga very helpful for clearing my mind when I feel panicky.

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Hi lo95, I'm sorry you're feeling so panicky right now. Are you feeling better since seeing the GI doc? I would also recommend finding another way to see someone for your anxiety ASAP. If you don't know where to start, you could call your counselor's office again and ask them for advice. The panicky feeling sucks big time. Even once this "wall" comes down, I'd recommended working regularly with a therapist to get some coping methods in place for the next time. I have also tended to let things go when they're just ok, but ok doesn't last... at least not for me. GL, hope you feel better soon.

[lo95]

Honestly, a lack of IRL support hits me hard sometimes. Because I'm SAHMing I don't interact with adults and any time anything happens with DDs health I am immediately in panic mode and I have no one to ask for help or just the usual mom conversation. I guess I just wonder if GAD comes and goes stronger and not from time to time. :/


Thanks for the responses.

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Oct 23, 2015 18:00:27 GMT -5 lo95 said:

Honestly, a lack of IRL support hits me hard sometimes. Because I'm SAHMing I don't interact with adults and any time anything happens with DDs health I am immediately in panic mode and I have no one to ask for help or just the usual mom conversation. I guess I just wonder if GAD comes and goes stronger and not from time to time. :/


Thanks for the responses.

Have you thought about doing a small Mommy and me class? One day a week to help make some connections in the area.

[lo95]

I've seen a group at the library, but the last class is next week, I think. But yeah, that's a good idea. I'd like to catch the next one.

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Oct 25, 2015 18:47:25 GMT -5 lo95 said:

I've seen a group at the library, but the last class is next week, I think. But yeah, that's a good idea. I'd like to catch the next one.

I think that's a really good idea. The isolation definitely isn't helping, and talking to other moms with similar concerns can really help.