let down

Mental health
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I have'nt been on here for a long time, because i felt stable for once.

But the one person i felt i could trust has let me down.

Last year i was really ill i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I coped very badly, and my anxiety went though the roof. My husband was really good and even stayed off work to help me. We both work at the same school, and the head was a pig about things. So my husband gave up 4hrs a week, to make my return easier. He promised me he would not go back full time for a year or more, to enable me to recover fully. Today after a meeting with the head it was decided he would return to work full time. I improved in the past 6 mths but feel this will put me back, i just feel so let down ..........

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Hi Claire

I feel for you, i really do but you have to stay strong and focussed, you've said your anxiety is under control, there is no reason it shudnt stay like that just because your husband has gone back to full time working. H e was not the reason you got it under contol, it was you, you have to get it clear in your head that your anxiety is not controlled by wether your husband is with you or not, its controlled by you being in a better place, and being focussed and strong. i know its not nice to feel let down but you cant take this personally he was probs under pressure.  This is gonna be a massive test for you and im sure your anxiety problems will increase slightly, but you have to keep a lid on them, and keep sensible.  I used to hate my husband going out to work i used to  think if he stayed off then i wouldnt have a panic attack, its not true i would  have them wether he was there or not. Be brave and dont  let this the  reason for the dreaded anxiety to return, thats how it gets us when we feel low it pounces and then we're bak to square one. Dig deep claire get focussed and dont let it creep back xxxxxxxx good luck

 

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Hi Claire, I agree with what Lesley says. In my humble opinion, I find that if I can get myself interested or focused on a hobby or something I have an interest in, it can help. It doesn't always work, and its tough at times, but I find that when I can do it, it really helps me with my anxiety levels. I hope things work out for you. Good Luck.

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How are you feeling physically now?