I've been suffering from anxiety since going back to work following the birth of my daughter. It's now been two years and I have slogged on, ignoring the panic and fear and just doing my best. I'm really struggling at the moment again, I have resigned and am finishing work in 8 weeks (mainly to try and recover) but I'm still feeling sick and tearful every morning and want to know there is light st the end of the tunnel. I am on ADs and start CBT on Thursday but I just want to know from someone else that life gets better in the end!
Hi Rachel
So sorry you are struggling with anxiety, I really do feel for you. It will improve over time, CBT should really help you and provide you with the tools to manage the anxiety in the future. You will have your ups and downs as you will always have anxiety but you will begin to learn to manage it so it doesn't take over your life.
I've had CBT and found it really helpful, it isn't an instant fix but knowing someone was there to help me made a huge difference in itself when I felt hopeless with nowhere left to run.
In addition I would suggest practicing some deep breathing exercises and maybe listen to a relaxation app on your phone, also exercise helps to burn off excess energy. Just try to keep your mind busy so you're not thinking about the anxiety 24/7. I'm sure your daughter keeps you on your toes. X
I'm the same it's hard try to focus on the future stay positive anything negative will hold you back set goals and smash them push yourself if your mind tells you no just do it and beat it you will feel better my anxiety try's to stop me going to work I fight it and I feel better knowing I'm not letting it rule me x