Dealing with anxiety

Hey guys

The last few weeks have been so stressful at work and then I got a period and a flare up

I feel like I can just about get through each day with my anxiety being so high. I have had anxiety since I can remember. I am getting counselling and it is helping but some days I just wana sleep (which I dont do well) and get some respite from my brain

I have had problems with my biofeedback sensor and will be getting a new one by the end of the month. I am guilty of not chasing this up and getting the order done and dusted. I think I just couldnt think about that along with everything else and I have let myself down with my treatment.

Its bloody stupid how anxiety just takes over my life and stops me even looking after myself properly!!

I know I have much to be thankful for and I need to focus on that.

Do you guys get anxiety? and how do you deal with it?

I get very anxious but have to admit the Ami I take makes this less intense. Sometimes I listen to a hypnosis recording for relaxation if I can find time which helps alot and I also try to think of what my Mum used to tell us during very stressful periods and she always used to say "it will come and it will go and be over" and she's so right. Don't feel bad about the sensor, I don't always get everything done in a timely manner, you haven't let yourself down at all and as soon as you get the sensor you'll be back on track again. Can you do the pelvic floor work without the sensor? Or perhaps a modified version until it arrives? The whole V thing just creates stress and then makes things worse because we tense up and it's such a vicious cycle.

I know you mentioned you can't take Ami but have you thought about Valerian tea to help you sleep? It's very effective and relaxing. Just do your best not to worry and spend some time every day doing deep breathing and knowing this situation won't last forever. xx

sebby!

I deal with it by having the biggest, longest cry...til i have no more tears. Then..the most important part....hug from my mum!

Sertraline 150mg daily for the anxiety and also pregabalin 300mg for anxiety and pain relief (bollox is it). BUT monday afternoon head doctor appointments really help....Cognitive Anaylic Therapy...has helped me no end, god knows where id be now without all of this i dread to think. The NHS r a pile of w&nk to say the least, private healthcare is no better. WOuld help if they actually did some research instead of just thrusting random steriod creams at us!!

and i forgot.....VODKKKKKKKKA!!!

Last night I had a dream about having a panic attack FFS I want a tropical island, sparkling water and cocktails - even my dreams are fucked up!

How about our retreat Missys? I also want a hug from Naomi's Mother.

heheee of course! we arent a huggy family to be honest so when we do hug its lush

yeh i get the nightmares too....its sucks and is all too consuming.

lets book a holiday next year (i must rob a bank to pay for this but i will worry about which bank at a later date

hope ur ok Mouse! xxx

Which bank shall we rob? lol

Thanks girls xx

Sometimes the anxiety just hits me so hard and I cant even think straight. I appreciate all of your advice. I will try that tea to help me sleep too as I dont sleep well at all. (Been up since 5.30am grrrrrrrr)

Im not sure what pelvic floor work I can do without the sensor? I guess im so scared to try anything and then I get it wrong and cause myself more pain.

The flare up is still going but I think it is calming down a bit. I really just have been a highly strung misery this last week. Dunno how my fella has put up with me but he does and is so supportive and lovely I think I am dreaming him! LOL I should be thankful really and I am its just sometimes the pain and anxiety just takes over my brain!

Godbless you girls xx

Hey ladies,

I've had to put up with my anxiety for many years...im so tired of it. But now with V it has just gotten worse. Im scared the pain will return (I mean, full on pain)...and just trying to manage this condition is so stressful. I dont have enough time, and theres not enough time in the world, for me to focus my energy on this condition. Theres a life I need to live!!!! There are experiences I dont wanna miss out on because my vagina is trying to get my attention.

Take care girls...

Getting pretty sick of the anxiety but I am trying the one day at a time thing....or one moment at a time!

I think I fear getting really ill, like either with pain or with mental health. I keep telling myself that I am doing well despite all the crap over the last two years.

I often think of myself as weak. I dont think this kind of thinking helps. I mean I still manage day to day with these health conditions but then I think of those people who have it worse than me and feel guilty

Maybe I just have to accept the life thats mine...and do the best I can whatever life throws at me

I'll keep praying

Sebby,

Have you tried hypnotherapy. I know, I thougth it was a load of bs untill I tried it for anxiety and depresson. I had had this for 4 years and had been to countless therapists but because I didn't have a 'cause' ie trauma or abuse or death they couldn't really help. It was like one day I woke up with depression.

Hypnotherapy was the only thing that worked. I have yet to feel depressed even with v. I got some anxiety when this all started but then I just listened to the tapes my therapist did and I don't have it anymore.