Today a guest blog from my colleague Sam about his experience with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD).....
My name is Sam and I suffer from GAD. I never used to, and I always used to think I could handle anything. Until I couldn’t. For me, my GAD came about from a particular blend of horrible experiences combined with a genetic pre-disposition to such things. It first showed itself in repetitive, intrusive, worrying thoughts, an increase in OCD and reclusive tendencies. When I ignored those, my body decided enough was enough and produced a Psoriasis outbreak so severe it horrified the Dermatologists. I am told Psoriasis and Asthma are mutually exclusive genes. I just happen to have both. Lucky me! This outbreak coincided with the birth of my son, who was very ill and had to go into the Neonatal care unit. He recovered, and so did I, but I felt it was time to address things. So began my therapy journey, which led me deep into my past and my psyche, through many highs and lows, bouts of anxiety and agoraphobia, and then recovery. GAD is now something I live with and have come to understand and manage. What I have learned is that no matter how awful things seem, there is always a better time just around the corner. When things are bad, I take every moment as it comes, each day at a time. I take time, I seek help, speak to people, and I look after myself physically. Sleep is a biggie. At my worst points, I often lie awake, sweating, feeling the anxiety course through my veins. This is a vicious cycle, as you need to sleep to combat anxiety, so, I become more anxious about not sleeping. Speaking to a doctor about this really did help, there are things they can recommend. So, if you suffer from GAD, or even just get the Heebie-BeeGees yourself at night, talk to your GP, get your rest however you can, and build it up from there. As Professor Brian Cox says, ‘Things can only get better’…
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January 2021
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