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Keep trying things until something helps. I'm done breastfeeding now so I've used marijuana edibles, but only at night to help with sleep.Sounds like you need some coping strategies for during the day and there are lots of apps that can help with that until you can get proper medical care.
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Does anyone in this group have bad anxiety? Or any insight on how to manage it. I don’t have insurance currently and cant afford therapy. We don’t qualify for any type of assistance.
I have daily panic attacks. I am terrified of things that hang swing or float...examples are ice in drinks, light fixtures, blind cords, boats, anything in a pool, helium balloons...the list goes on. I have always been this way but it has become significantly worse since having my daughter yo the point I cant go anywhere new, I hate leaving the house, Im even afraid of things in my house...I hate being this way but I dont know how to stop it. It feel like a terrible mother because my daughter cant have bath toys or balloons or touch the curtains or I will tailspin.
I don’t really know what the point of this post is, I just read need to get it out so I feel less alone.
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I have general anxiety disorder and although its a lot different for me than what you are dealing with, I think therapy is important along with finding time for yourself every day. It’s hard I know but it is a necessity for my mental health to have some time to decompress each day. Working out is a great way to relieve my anxiety or reading a book or taking a bath, etc. Basically finding time to consciously relax each day is so important. I think what you are describing you may need medicine for in the short term. I’m sorry you are dealing with that. I know how crippling and debilitating it can be especially at the low points of it.
It sounds like therapy will be necessary when you’re able to afford it. However, in the meantime you could probably get a prescription for anxiety medication that could help significantly. Its not terribly expensive without insurance. I suffered from ppa after having my first, and it was rough. That sounds really difficult though.
I have struggled with anxiety for 15 years now. Honestly, therapy is really helpful. We are in open enrollment for health insurance now.. or I believe there are some therapy apps(?) now? Managing anxiety takes time. If it’s really bad you may need some medication. Anxiety is consuming. I’m so sorry.. it took me about 7 years to get some “control” and the I was hit with postpartum anxiety so it’s something that comes and goes.. exercise helps me too.
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