Hello everyone, It has been a few months since I have posted on my blog and today's post is a little different as to my usual entries. Its a wee bit personal and its taken quite a bit of balls to talk about a certain issue that to be honest has taken over my whole life over the past few months. I like to keep this blog very positive and upbeat however I believe that in sharing my own personal experiences, it can be a platform into hopefully helping others to discuss problems they may have...And lets face it we all like sharing the love!
Anxiety is an issue that many suffer with and thankfully it is being talked about more openly thanks to social media and other social platforms and celebrities, however to those like me who struggle with this problem you can still feel totally isolated from the world.
Ever since I can remember, I have always been a worrier, or a warrior as I like to think ;) whether its been studying for exams to being on time, attending interviews to worrying about personal appearance. I didn't realise I had a problem until the start of this year when suddenly everyday jobs became obstacles and over time I started having panic attacks. As a bubbly and outgoing person, It was very hard to tell my family and friends that I was suffering as to the naked eye, I seemed absolutely fine.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, nervousness or a strong sense of worry that something is about to happen. You can experience different levels of Anxiety such as:
Sweating
Muscular Tension
Feeling Breathless
Often going to the toilet
Tingling in your hands and feet
Increased Heart Rate
Panic Attacks
Feeling very emotional
Pains in your chest
Wanting to escape
The hardest part of dealing with Anxiety is coming to terms with it and discussing your feelings with others, ie: going to visit your GP, talking to others in the same position, getting support from friends and family.
Some people have no idea what triggers their anxiety. However, I know exactly how I began to suffer with travel anxiety. Last December, exactly one week after the Paris terrorist attack, London was on high alert as the rest of the world was. I was travelling back to London and got caught up in a Bomb Scare, I heard the explosion and had no idea it was a controlled explosion. Everyone around me was confused and I was alone and very frightened. At that time, I had no idea just how much this would affect me going forward. To some, it may seem ridiculous but for me, I haven't been able to travel in and out of London ever since. Sometimes I even struggle to leave the house. It feels as though my life as been on hold and I feel like all my ambitions have come to a halt.
It has taken me eight months to admit to myself that I have a problem and now I'm going to deal with it.
Anxiety cant be seen but it can definitely be heard...If we let people in to listen.
I'm at the beginning of my journey, I would like to think that I would be able to help others at the same time as helping myself and would encourage anyone who has ever been in my position or who is currently suffering from Anxiety to contact me via comment box below or by email at browneyedgirlblog@yahoo.co.uk.
'Be Kind, Work Hard, Stay Humble'
Paige xxx
