Feel like a mess

[Jezah]

I have diagnosed anxiety disorder, but its been well under control for a while now. I didn't have attacks, not regularly and could deal with stress without falling apart. Now HBB left and suddenly I feel like I did years back when it was so uncontrolled and I tried to harm myself. Its stupid and it makes me so mad, since I can see through the physical sensation to know this is most likely just my anxiety, and that whatever I am freaking over probably isn't actually that bad. However, I hate the feeling! It doesn't help that having a broken tooth and no dental insurance is giving me a real reason to worry, plus HBB being unable to hold me or comfort me. Does anyone else notice they feel anxious and almost feel like their life is falling apart right after their SO leaves? I feel like a nut case

[squirrelz15]

I guess I can't say that I relate on this, but do your best to breath and take one situation at a time. I know things get stressful, and I know it's so much harder when our SOs aren't around to help us. Hope you start feeling better soon.

[Engel]

I am having anxiety attacks as well, all week long with my going back to Germany so close, and worried about the papers, and about everything.

is like you said, i know it isnt as bad as I am feeling right now, but I really am having anxiety attacks one after the other this week, and I had never had them before, at least not that I remember now, and not as bad.



my mother said its normal worries about the marriage, but i think its more concern that they (Germany) will say i cant marry him, so sorry, and i should get back to brazil.


I hope you and I both get better. this feeling is no good.

[dukes2011]

I have had a lot of anxiety lately myself so you're not alone. I have never been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but I'm pretty sure I have panic attacks. When I get really stressed out up at school I will cry uncontrollably and start wondering if I can handle another 2 years of grad school. I'm about 5 hours away from all of my family 6.5 hours from my boyfriend, so if I get thinking about it I get very worked up and feel like I'm falling apart. Usually when this happens I will call/Skype someone or do something to get my mind of it like come to LFAD or go out in the common room of my building to hang out.

Remember to breathe, realize it's ok to have these feelings, and remind yourself you can work through them. I find I'm always stronger than I give my credit for and I have no doubt you're the same way. Hope you are feeling better and that everyone here is helping you out. We're here for you :-)

[Bethypoo]

I too have an anxiety disorder. And it sucks because things people say you shouldn't stress over, you do, and you cant help it.

But what works for me is to just focus on what is. You cant change certain things and what you can you need to actively work on. It is better than just worrying.

[Ms.Justine]

I believe we all must feel pretty crumby after our SO's leave but having an anxiety disorder on top of that must be absolutely brutal. I guess I would maybe see your doctor, take your medications (if you're even prescribed on a medication) and try to do the things that make you happy in life. Stay busy!

I hope this helped, and I am sorry if I come off as arrogant I just don't know a lot about anxiety disorder just the tip of the ice berg mate.

[Jonesonaboat]

I can so relate to you on that, the mister has just gone to camp until Christmas and I'm already a mess. I won't waste time writing it all down but yeah, I've turned into a right stress head and I can barely cope when he goes away to work. I just get by through trying to keep myself busy and distracting myself.