Anxiety

[JamesD74]

Hoofy said:

I'm really tempted to run a (free) online Q&A later in the week as questions do come up that are better explored vocally.

Great idea.

[Hoofy]

I'll organise something for next week to give people enough time and set up a page to sign up.

[Hoofy]

Ok, next Thursday, 8pm. Please book a (free) ticket so I know rough numbers. You can be anonymous but it will be a live online workshop using Zoom. You won't have to speak (you can ask questions in the text chat) or be seen on video.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intro-to-mindfulnes...

I'm unofficially calling it "mindfulness for men" but haven't put that because someone's bound to complain but there won't be any lovey hippy stuff that you get in many mindfulness workshops.

Edited by Hoofy on Friday 8th November 10:02

[Lannister902]

I suffer from what I believe to be pretty bad anxiety. After visiting my GP, then a clinic that specialise in that sort of thing, after a long assessment i was told the best course of action would be antidepressants (Sertraline).

I really do believe I'm not depressed, but the consultant believes I am.

I'm in two minds if I should get another professionals opinion, or run with this, see where it'll take me.
Waiting lists to see anyone sill be a LONG time.

[johnwilliams77]

Lannister902 said:

I suffer from what I believe to be pretty bad anxiety. After visiting my GP, then a clinic that specialise in that sort of thing, after a long assessment i was told the best course of action would be antidepressants (Sertraline).

I really do believe I'm not depressed, but the consultant believes I am.

I'm in two minds if I should get another professionals opinion, or run with this, see where it'll take me.
Waiting lists to see anyone sill be a LONG time.

I would

I don't believe drugs are a fix if that's all he is suggesting but rather can tale the edge off if the symptoms are major.

[RammyMP]

Glad I found this thread, it’s some kind of relief to see it’s quite common. I was getting anxiety at work but it’s not been as bad lately as I’ve changed companies. I was working with idiots who were putting more pressure on me, I’d have attacks of having a tight chest on a regular basis. I found that drinking strong coffee made it worse so I started laying off caffeine which seemed to help.

The trouble is I get really anxious about flying, not the flight as once I’m on the plane I calm down but the process of getting to the airport, parking, checkin in and all that. It’s ridiculous, I don’t know why it bothers me so much! It’s the same when I have to get an early train, I can’t sleep properly in case I miss it. I know if I miss it, so what, but it just bothers me.

[mcelliott]

Lannister902 said:

I suffer from what I believe to be pretty bad anxiety. After visiting my GP, then a clinic that specialise in that sort of thing, after a long assessment i was told the best course of action would be antidepressants (Sertraline).

I really do believe I'm not depressed, but the consultant believes I am.

I'm in two minds if I should get another professionals opinion, or run with this, see where it'll take me.
Waiting lists to see anyone sill be a LONG time.

Drugs have definitely helped me short term, as suggested they take the edge off the worst of the anxiety, and it's made me feel more 'normal' again. Whilst I feel better I know it's not a long term solution, but they're getting me through a rough period. So in that case, they are working.

[Hoofy]

RammyMP said:

Glad I found this thread, it’s some kind of relief to see it’s quite common. I was getting anxiety at work but it’s not been as bad lately as I’ve changed companies. I was working with idiots who were putting more pressure on me, I’d have attacks of having a tight chest on a regular basis. I found that drinking strong coffee made it worse so I started laying off caffeine which seemed to help.

The trouble is I get really anxious about flying, not the flight as once I’m on the plane I calm down but the process of getting to the airport, parking, checkin in and all that. It’s ridiculous, I don’t know why it bothers me so much! It’s the same when I have to get an early train, I can’t sleep properly in case I miss it. I know if I miss it, so what, but it just bothers me.

If you weren't anxious from work, then you'd probably be chilled re the flights. It all adds up and even me saying your jumper doesn't match your jeans can have you a bit irritated even though I have no idea what you're wearing.

[Hoofy]

Hoofy said:

Ok, next Thursday, 8pm. Please book a (free) ticket so I know rough numbers. You can be anonymous but it will be a live online workshop using Zoom. You won't have to speak (you can ask questions in the text chat) or be seen on video.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intro-to-mindfulnes...

I'm unofficially calling it "mindfulness for men" but haven't put that because someone's bound to complain but there won't be any lovey hippy stuff that you get in many mindfulness workshops.

Edited by Hoofy on Friday 8th November 10:02

Just a reminder for those interest to sign up.

[andy_s]

Hoofy said:

I'll organise something for next week to give people enough time and set up a page to sign up.

Good on you Hoofy.

[Hoofy]

andy_s said:

Hoofy said:

I'll organise something for next week to give people enough time and set up a page to sign up.

Good on you Hoofy.

Thanks. Are you attending? It's tomorrow evening.

[andy_s]

Hoofy said:

andy_s said:

Hoofy said:

I'll organise something for next week to give people enough time and set up a page to sign up.

Good on you Hoofy.

Thanks. Are you attending? It's tomorrow evening.

No chap - it's just a subject of interest and I was struck by you organising something positive for people.

[johnwilliams77]

Hoofy said:

Just a reminder for those interest to sign up.

I will try and join

[Hoofy]

andy_s said:

Hoofy said:

andy_s said:

Hoofy said:

I'll organise something for next week to give people enough time and set up a page to sign up.

Good on you Hoofy.

Thanks. Are you attending? It's tomorrow evening.

No chap - it's just a subject of interest and I was struck by you organising something positive for people.

Come along and have a listen. It'll be a Q&A and a bit of a chance to try some basic techniques.

[andy_s]

Hoofy said:

Come along and have a listen. It'll be a Q&A and a bit of a chance to try some basic techniques.

I actually wouldn't mind but I'll be about 30k feet above the channel at that point! Cheers anyway, appreciated.

[Hoofy]

andy_s said:

Hoofy said:

Come along and have a listen. It'll be a Q&A and a bit of a chance to try some basic techniques.

I actually wouldn't mind but I'll be about 30k feet above the channel at that point! Cheers anyway, appreciated.

[Hoofy]

Hoofy said:

Hoofy said:

Ok, next Thursday, 8pm. Please book a (free) ticket so I know rough numbers. You can be anonymous but it will be a live online workshop using Zoom. You won't have to speak (you can ask questions in the text chat) or be seen on video.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intro-to-mindfulnes...

I'm unofficially calling it "mindfulness for men" but haven't put that because someone's bound to complain but there won't be any lovey hippy stuff that you get in many mindfulness workshops.

Edited by Hoofy on Friday 8th November 10:02

Just a reminder for those interest to sign up.

Bump. Spaces still available. This is tonight, 8pm.

[Hoofy]

Have received a few bookings and replied. Do let me know if you haven't received an email from me.

[Hoofy]

Thanks to everyone for coming. Will share the recording over the weekend when I have a moment.

[ST_Nuts]

Can anyone give me their thoughts please? I've been struggling with anxiety for 15+ years now and today I finally broke and saw a doctor. He was very good explaining how the mind works etc and recommended me to get in touch for some Cognitive behavioural therapy sessions and to hold off medication for the time being.

I got home, phoned them up and booked a session but I've got to wait until 18th January for the first session!!

He said there's around a 1 month waiting time, but turns out to be 2 months.

Should I go back and request medication in the time being, I can't bare the thought going over christmas like this, really affects my sleep and I've had enough.

Thanks.