Anxiety is winning again

[loui50]

My anxiety is so high and I cant get passed it. I've had about 4 good weeks where I've been able to manage things. Then I had t yesterday and now I'm a mess. We didn't even talk about anything too deep. We did talk about my mom and how she is essentially unavailable like she has been my whole life. I'm back to an old habit of eating my feelings. Im horribly over weight and had lost 40 lbs. Well I've gained 6 back in 2 weeks and I don't even know what's bothering me. I need better coping skills!! I'm scared of spiraling down again. T brought up things like I have a good "normal" family and even though my son has autism we still get out and do things and live life and now that that has been brought to my attention I think I'm afraid it will stop again and anxiety will win. I dont even know what I'm asking for here. I'm just alone now and really need support!

 

[Sweetleaf]

I've gotten really anxious and put into turmoil from therapy sessions where I really didn't delve deep, and just kinda skimmed the surface of some stuff - basically, sessions where it doesn't feel like very much went on, if that makes sense. But then after, WHAM, symptoms get cranked up, all that fun stuff. So you're not alone, I'm sure many of us have been in a similar place.

Have you ever tried EFT/tapping? Maybe some of that could help you deal with things. I thought it was kind of stupid at first, but then I started actually trying it, and there are times where it has prevented me from using a negative coping mechanism. It's not like it always works, but it tends to be helpful. Just another tool for the toolbox.

 

[EveHarrington]

Can you pause and engage in self care?

Hugs.

 

[loui50]

I still haven't figured out why i'm so anxious. I had every intention of running today because it always makes me feel a little better, but my daughter is turning 5 and party planning got in the way. I'm still very anxious. I had to take my afternoon dose of valium for the first time in months today. I just wish I knew what was making me so anxious!. My husband is home tonight so that definitely helps because he helps a lot with the kids. I just want to figure out the why of it all. We are going camping on sunday. I should be excited and happy. Not anxious!

Can you pause and engage in self care?

Hugs.

I had every intention of running today because that really helps me. But I got behind on party planning for my daughter and had to spend the whole day doing that and finding her a new bathing suit for our camping trip. I'm going to try to run tomorrow.

 

[katiem]

You're not alone. Anxiety creeps up on me and usually I don't know what the trigger was. If you haven't yet, try the EFT/Tapping, it helps.
I hope you feel better!

 

[Sweetleaf]

If you haven't yet, try the EFT/Tapping, it helps.

It's nice to see other tappers :)
I was so skeptical at first, but I decided to be open minded and give it a serious try, and it really helps me out.

 

[Friday]

I need better coping skills!!

What are your favourites?

I usually find if I can look at my favourite coping mechanisms (healthy AND unhealthy, as well as ones I can’t do anymore for various reasons) they usually give me a good line of investigation into others that could work.