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Sunday night worry

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Trying to stay awake for as long as possible, Sunday night is a hate for me. If I manage 3 hours sleep I will be doing well. My mind won’t stop thinking and my anxiety goes through the roof. I will have to meet people tomorrow or use a phone, both fill me with dread. I spend most days at the moment with anxiety 24/7

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  • I'm sorry you're experiencing such intense anxiety. I get anxiety as well, also present 24-7. I have to manage mine with pills. I used to sort of do it myself but it got so bad in the end that I needed medication to make it tolerable. Definitely consider seeing your doctor see if they can help you with this. You shouldn't have to suffer like this. In the meantime try to relax and keep busy, use distractions if you can, try to fend off the anxiety.

  • in reply to Verity Shor

    Hi Verity, can I ask what medication you find helps? I have had dreadful anxiety for the last few months and my usual strategies aren’t working anymore. 

  • in reply to Kate Kestrel

    Hi Kate, I'm sorry anxiety is effecting you. It's horrible isn't it. Hang in there! My doctor tried me on a few things, sertraline was one of them my god the side effects were awful! But eventually I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and then put on Buspirone which has worked wonders for me. It doesn't cure the anxiety but makes it more bearable for me and allows me to function. When anxiety gets bad just pester your GP and make them take you seriously. Help is out there and you deserve to feel calm and happy :) 

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  • in reply to Kate Kestrel

    Hi Kate, I'm sorry anxiety is effecting you. It's horrible isn't it. Hang in there! My doctor tried me on a few things, sertraline was one of them my god the side effects were awful! But eventually I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and then put on Buspirone which has worked wonders for me. It doesn't cure the anxiety but makes it more bearable for me and allows me to function. When anxiety gets bad just pester your GP and make them take you seriously. Help is out there and you deserve to feel calm and happy :) 

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  • in reply to Verity Shor

    Thank you Verity - I appreciate this. It is absolutely horrible - that’s true! I’ll google Buspirone - I’ve never heard of it. I’m really glad it’s helping you - I sometimes despair of ever finding something that works, I’ve had GAD for years but these last few months it’s been much worse than ever before. 
    i really appreciate your kind words - you’re right - we do deserve to feel calm and happy - I’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to be honest!