The summer holidays are coming up in a few weeks and I'm really worried about them. My anxiety always worsens terribly when I've got nothing to do, and I'm going to beout of school for over a month! It's usually very irrational fears that I know are silly but I can't stop the fear. It really consumes me inside and I can't think of anything else but those fears. Last summer it was just awful, and I really don't want to ever ever be in that place again! Someone please help me, I'm so worried about it x
Hi Carla, sorry your feeling this way. How about creating a schedule of things to do over the summer holidays, days out, chilling with friends, helping out at a local charity shop, all things that will keep you occupied?
I always find that the fear of something is worse than what actually happens, have you spoken with your parents about your anxiety or even your GP who may be able to refer you for CBT to help you deal with your anxiety?
Try to keep yourself occupied also on the run up to the summer break, things that will distract you from your thoughts, maybe search the net on managing anxiety, there is plenty resource out there which will help you.
I really hope you have a good summer break Carla, don't let anxiety stop you.
Neil
I have been under the hospital for anixety, I don't go anymore though. My thoughts are scaring me and I feel like I'm going to go crazy. I don't want to worry my parents, but when I say the words out loud (what is causing my anxiety). It makes it feel so much more real and more terrifying.
I can empathize greatly. I am 26 and I get back anxiety attacks on my days off work, let alone booking a week off. I am perfectly fine with my partner around but on my own it's like I have become scared of my own company! I never use to mind it, but this has developed out of nowhere. We have just bought a house and I love it, but when on my own if my partner is in work I freak out If I have nothing to do. I literally sit tensed up and pace all day no able to concentrate on anything or focus at all.
I stopped going to see my family as I was so worked up, disconnected and basically felt like I was losing the plot. At 26?! How?!
I have found a few coping mechanism through therapy.
Organising my day helps, even if it's just a walk. Say right 11am, off for a walk, 2pm do something else etc etc etc. 4pm gym. No excuses etc. Be strict and be active.
Have you tried medication? I am currently on propranolol and switching to Sertraline. I do feel a lot calmer and no mental side effects so far which is nice.
Might be worth talking to your GP about how you feel?