Anxiety help

[TheBetterHalf]

Has anybody tried CBD gummies for anxiety?

Have tried a few different varieties but none have worked for me. Frustrating as I’ve heard so many good things about them

 

[Platformcrocs]

Another person with anxiety here! I've not really spoken to anyone about it so here goes. I had a panic attack on the way back from a meeting with a colleague about 2 years ago. I don't know what brought it on but I'd never felt anything like it before and thought I was going to die, but also throw up and had an overwhelming need to use the bathroom. Not ideal when you're on a motorway lol. Thankfully my colleague was very understanding and we pulled into a service station and I calmed down.

Anyway, these panic attacks came and went. It got to the point where leaving the house (specifically when getting into the car) was an ordeal and the physical symptoms took over, needing the toilet etc. I somehow got it in my head that my stomach was the problem, and I wouldn't leave the house because what if I needed the toilet and couldn't find one. I became so hyper-aware of every body sensation so if I felt even the slightest pain in my stomach, nope, I wasn't leaving the house.

Since then I've done CBT which was a huge help, hypnotherapy too and I also take beta blockers for migraine prevention but it also helps with the physical symptoms. I realise it's all in my head. I also take CBD oil before I leave the house and I've found it to be very effective. Lockdown hasn't helped at all but I try to leave the house every day for a quick walk so it's not building up in my head. Sending good vibes to everyone who is struggling.

 

[Bobbleowl90]

Has anybody tried CBD gummies for anxiety?

 

[Dwightschrute]

Hi all!
Anyone tried any CBD oils or gummies etc that have helped with anxiety? Or even things similar to Kalms or Rescue Remedy

My anxiety is at an all time high at the moment and can’t seem to get a hold of it. I lost my mum 15 months ago and my anxiety has just got worse and worse since then. I am going to speak to a professional in the new year but wondered if there’s anything good out there that might take the edge off over Christmas!

Lots of love to you all xxxx

 

[Cupcakeapple]

We can be oddballs together But I think alot of people are the same so you’re not alone! That’s an achievement in itself! Look how far you’ve come and it’s only going to get better!

thank you that makes me feel better I just wish i could get it under control a bit more and not stress out like crazy if I have to leave the house

 

[georgiecait]

Hi everyone I hope you're all doing well as we're going into the festive season.

I get quite physical bad stomach/IBS symptoms with my anxiety, can anyone recommend tips to calm it down? Herbal teas, hot water bottle, things like that.

Thanks!

 

[georgiecait]

no I never did when it comes I know it’s all in my head so I just have to ride the wave

Oh man, I guess it's the same here. I can never predict it so it's more of a reactive thing and you just have to grin and bear

 

[lozzapaloozza]

Hi all, I'm not a big poster here but I'm struggling tonight not even sure what I want to ask or if I want advice so I guess it is more of a vent.

So basically, I've suffered with anxiety for my whole life as long as I can remember. But due to it being belittled and brushed off from childhood by my father and my ex partner (I lived with my father til age 16 then my ex from 16-27), I honestly never really recognised my feelings as anxiety until around 5 years ago (I'm 32 now). My whole life, all I've been told is "just don't worry, you're fine, don't be silly, don't be daft, you're being ridiculous". About EVERYTHING. And my father always made me feel like everything I do has to be PERFECT and asking for help is a weakness. For example, as a kid, I couldn't ask him to help with spelling, he'd tell me that I know where the dictionary is. So I've always been scared to ask for help, or felt like I shouldn't ask for help because I should be able to do everything myself.

On top of all this, I also had a miscarriage last month which really shook me, plus a scan found other health issues in that area which will require surgery. My mind is going crazy every single day after this past month, as well as general Covid life affecting everything for the past year.

I've been off sick from work for 3 weeks and am due to go back tomorrow and I'm shitting myself. My work think very highly of me, not trying to toot my horn, but I know my manager likes me and thinks I'm a good worker (I'm an admin in a university clinical trials unit).

But I know that in the past couple of months, my performance has slipped a bit and I'm so scared I may have forgotten to do things or left a job too long by putting it off, and scared I'll get some sort of disciplinary tomorrow or something. I'm not sure anxiety is a reason to explain poor performance and slipping up.. it seems like a daft excuse and not good enough.

First of all, hello and welcome

Thank you so much for telling us your story. You’re not alone in your anxiety, so many people and many of us here also feel the same, and have also felt like you. Not to make it about me but I know how you feel in terms of family understanding. Not that mine ever made comments ect, but I just never felt like they would understand mental health, the old “you’ll be fine” bla bla. Imagine that, telling someone with anxiety they’ll be fine, we’re cured! What you’re doing now is kind of, I guess, asking for help and that’s amazing and something to be proud of! When you’ve grown up feeling a type of way for so long you don’t sometimes realise that you are suffering, you just see it as normal!

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss and other health issues you are dealing with, it’s no wonder you are feeling this way, it’s completely normal, especially during a pandemic! Just shows you are stronger than you know! Have you considered counselling/therapy? You are greiving aswell, and must put yourself and your health first. You deserve to feel better and to be happy!

As for your job, you’re doing amazing there it seems! And you can toot your own horn! You know you’re good at it so be proud! You never know work might help bring back some form of routine, normality and help keep your mind distracted. Is there anyone there you can talk too? It’s normal to feel anxious and doubt yourself after being off for so long, everyone I know says they feel the same when being off, it’s like being off sick one day at school and the next day you feel left out and that you’ve missed everything. Right now there’s nothing you can do to change what will happen tomorrow. It’s hard to do but when you start to have these thoughts, ask yourself “Is there anything I can do right in this moment to change what will happen tomorrow?” If the answers no, save those worries for tommorow, you may even forget what those worries were!

Just know there is help out there if you need it. And this thread is always here if you need to vent. Good luck tomorrow, you’ll smash it!

 

[ChampagneBox]

You’re right, they do! With me, it’s like I ruminate on (a) bad things which have happened in the past and (b) bad things which MIGHT happen, both so vividly it’s like I put myself through them. Not helpful. How are you doing at the moment?

I hear you! I do exactly the same, fixating on things (mainly health) that have happened in the past, eg I had a boyfriend who’s dad smoked like a chimney and I spent many evenings at his house for a year and a half breathing it all in
I have a few health things I’m worried about atm but I feel a bit better since being on citalopram, just trying to focus on getting Christmas done atm. Do you take medication or anything?