I noticed you had been quite in the wags thread and I wondered if you was ok because your normally there first, I thought I might find you in here and I’m glad I did, I hope you’re okWill people here be my friend. I really need a friendship group and I can’t find one online anywhere. It just feels like no one efer understands me and accepts me. Everyone always turns on me, will here be different,
I had tickets for Genesis in Manchester a fortnight ago, but decided not to go as I was too frightened of large crowds and having been shielding for so much of the last 18 months, didn't feel safe -it was also more than 7 months since 2 nd vaccination and still being on immunosuppressant medication, I was too wary )I went out with my husband to a concert last night (Genesis- yeah!). First time I've been anywhere much in the past 18-months - the scariest bit for me (when suffering from anxiety) is the build-up before the big event; I go into panic mode and hyperventilate; but once I'm there and everything is okay I relax.
It's the anticipation that screws my head.
Btw, if you ever want to go to a concert at Liverpool arena - the people who work there are absolutely wonderful
So sorry that you didn't get to see them this time, but your memories from Edinburgh, 1982 are priceless and forever with you xI had tickets for Genesis in Manchester a fortnight ago, but decided not to go as I was too frightened of large crowds and having been shielding for so much of the last 18 months, didn't feel safe -it was also more than 7 months since 2 nd vaccination and still being on immunosuppressant medication, I was too wary )
last saw them in 1982 in Edinburgh and they were brilliant!
Yes, I have!Morning all,
Had a bad morning and for the first time ever I had a genuine panic attack. Phoned my boss who is the most amazing person and she got me through it with some breathing exercises, now I'm OK just exhausted.
She recommended essential oils particularly bergamot, has anyone had any experience of using essential oils for depression and anxiety?
Oh bless you. A good few years ago I had panic attacks, very very scary. If i felt it coming on i would watch this youtube video.Morning all,
Had a bad morning and for the first time ever I had a genuine panic attack. Phoned my boss who is the most amazing person and she got me through it with some breathing exercises, now I'm OK just exhausted.
She recommended essential oils particularly bergamot, has anyone had any experience of using essential oils for depression and anxiety?
I don't want to sound like a total dick but have you tried making adjustments to your diet? I know it's such an asshole suggestion but I genuinely found that reducing sugar/processed food really helped with my anxiety and depression. It's something to do with serotonin etc being made in the gut. I have a really terrible habit of eating drive thru and since reducing it I have found a big difference. I have a book about it that you can get for free online if you want a readMorning all,
Had a bad morning and for the first time ever I had a genuine panic attack. Phoned my boss who is the most amazing person and she got me through it with some breathing exercises, now I'm OK just exhausted.
She recommended essential oils particularly bergamot, has anyone had any experience of using essential oils for depression and anxiety?
Hope you start to feel better soon. Anxiety is such a little bitch honestly.Thank you all for your kindness and suggestions! The oils is definitely something I am interested in, just purchased a couple of bottles online!
Love the sleep sounds idea too, just looked it up and found a good app I can use!
Diet is a great suggestion too thank you, I do have quite a balanced diet but I'm willing to look into most things right now!
You are all so kind thank you x
Thank you so much @Chita for setting up this wonderful thread it's much appreciated.Anti depressants arent always the answer.
Sometimes you just have to accept that you will have days where you feel like Eeyore from winnie the pooh.
I call them Eeyore days.
I just tell myself the Eeyore feeling will pass.
I allow myself no more than 2 days of it and then I kick my own arse and shift myself.
When eeyore is here, I do what I did yesterday and just look at stuff online.
The hours pass and eventually eeyore buggers off.
If you feel you do need to try tablets, remember, if you don't like them you just wean yourself off them after a minimum of 6 months.
I have found distracting myself from all the feelings you describe works best for me.
I took anti depressants some years ago and I also saw a psychologist for a year.
So I have tried both things.
What I have no experience with is insomnia.
Sorry I cant offer any help regarding that.
If I get the odd night when I cant sleep its usually because theres something on my mind that needs doing and once its done I can sleep again.
And until its done if I cant sleep I come downstairs and draw pictures or go on the computer for a bit.
But actual insomnia isnt something Ive had.
Sorry - but im sure there will be others who can help.
The main thing is that the bad feelings will pass.
When I was at school I had a crush on Roger Taylor from Queen. I read in a music paper that his favourite book was a sci fi novel called Dune.
So I got the book and read it.
It was fabulous.
In the Dune universe is a Sisterhood of women with special powers.
And throughout the book and the follow on novels in the series, the characters quote what they call the litany.
I have always found it to be useful to learn and repeat as a mantra.
In my head, I replace the word "fear" with "depression" but either works.View attachment 680364
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That's good to know I'm due to see a-ha there next year and I've never been.I went out with my husband to a concert last night (Genesis- yeah!). First time I've been anywhere much in the past 18-months - the scariest bit for me (when suffering from anxiety) is the build-up before the big event; I go into panic mode and hyperventilate; but once I'm there and everything is okay I relax.
It's the anticipation that screws my head.
Btw, if you ever want to go to a concert at Liverpool arena - the people who work there are absolutely wonderful
Morton Harket, think he's the most beautiful man I've ever seen (current company accepted and loved beyond compare) - he should be cast in marble, the cheekbones alone!That's good to know I'm due to see a-ha there next year and I've never been.
Do you have anyone you can talk to, your family or another friend?Feeling at a bit of a dead end today.
Had to clean the house, as it had got into a total mess. I was sat on the kitchen floor thinking about where to turn.
Constant mess. Hate my job. One of my closest friends is being strange with me, don't know how to handle it. Bank account hits disaster level every month. Bored. No energy. No idea what I even want to do, or how.
One of those days I suppose
Cleaning house can seem like a huge mountain to climb when you feel like you do.Feeling at a bit of a dead end today.
Had to clean the house, as it had got into a total mess. I was sat on the kitchen floor thinking about where to turn.
Constant mess. Hate my job. One of my closest friends is being strange with me, don't know how to handle it. Bank account hits disaster level every month. Bored. No energy. No idea what I even want to do, or how.
One of those days I suppose
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