I can’t cope

Hi @Captain24

I am right here with you right now during all of this, I know what you are going through. Just focus on your breathing for now and take one step at a time.

Have you tried meditation apps Smiling Mind and Calm? those are pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P07u6OwkGc

Also, finding a distraction (in the moment) can help, using your hands to play a game on your mobile phone, snapping playing with an elastic band or even using those fidget spinners can help.

It's all going to be ok.

I tried the meditation @Melbcoffeesnob but I just can’t slow my racing thoughts enough. I did clean my kitchen though. The first time since Christmas.

It’s like I’ve got a tremor. But it’s not overly noticeable physically just my hands.

I feel out of control.

Hello @Captain24

I'm sorry you are struggling atm. You deserve some peace and tranquility.

Have you had dinner yet?

What strategies do you find helpful in the past?

Happy to chat via email if you would like some extra support.

Hey @Melbcoffeesnob

I just went for a walk but it didn’t help.

No.. nothing for dinner.

Yes please.

I’m laying in bed after taken my meds plus double prn. I still can’t shake this anxiety attack. I still have a racing heart rate, I’m still having racing thoughts. I still have the tremors and I just can’t go to sleep. I need it to stop. I’m going insane.

Hello @Captain24

Just checking in, we have sent you an email and haven't heard from you there.

What has helped you before with this?

@Captain24 Sad to hear of your bad anxiety attack that sounded like it lasted quite a while last night 😢

You said you managed a walk...well done, after not wanting to go out the front earlier. Did you go by yourself, or did you go to walk the dogs with your mum? I hope you looked after yourself...you come first, especially when you're suffering. It sounds to me like your parents aren't going to look after you, so you need to look after yourself.

Hoping today is a better day for you...

Morning @NatureLover

I hope you are well. When is your rent inspection? Are you ready for it?

Yeah I walked the dogs with my parents. We walk in town around the park. So it wasn’t around here where people would see me. The only people we saw were visitors so we didn’t know them and our priest so that was ok. My parents don’t notice that I’m struggling and I won’t tell them.

They are pretty self involved. So self involved that they walked where I had to carry Pix at times as the declines weren’t suitable for her yet. Also the other side of the park had steps which she needs to do as part of rehab.

I have to take Pix to the vet for rehab and then I’ll come home and I have to face going out the front. I just can’t leave it. I hope I am strong enough.

Thanks for remembering, @Captain24 ❤ My rental inspection is due early February, but it takes me weeks to tidy up as I have Hoarding Disorder, plus occasionally the inspections come early 😣

I'm in a slump at the moment but trying to do little bits of tidying.

Your parents seem so inconsiderate and selfish, to me 😥

I hope the vet and your tasks today go OK... Sending wishes for you... 🤞💙

I’m so useless, lazy and stupid