When your survival instinct kicks in

[sunshine100]

I've been a user of RYL for over 10 years but have, fortunately, not really needed to post for the last 4 or so years.

My anxiety is through the roof and I honestly do not know what's triggered it. It's like my fight or flight instinct has kicked in for just every day living. I'm getting through work Mon-Fri by the skin of my teeth.

I'm just sad that life seems to be too much for my BPD brain to handle and I honestly don't know who to turn to. I'm going to discuss it with work but because of the appalling state of the NHS I've been on a wait list for therapy for a year (I should be seen in Jan) and there's nothing they can do but attempt to put me back on meds in the mean time.

Could just use some kind words to know I'm not alone atm💚

[Sooty]

Hi Sunshine.

I'm so sorry that your anxiety is so debilitating at the moment. I can completely relate to you here. And as someone who works full time also, I understand what it's like to try and suppress your anxiety in the work place.

I can't believe you've been waiting for therapy for over a year, that's just ridiculous. No wonder why people are prescribing medication like candy - it's a quick fix while therapy is a slow wait. How are you doing on the medication? Has it taken the edge of the anxiety at all?

I really hope that the therapy they offer you in January is worth the wait and is beneficial to you. *hugs* you are not alone. Keep posting here and stay strong :)

Sophie.x

[yoyogirl]

Medication can be very benefital and although it doesn't change the situations and acxtvities if daily life and daily life problems it makes life so much easier whereas talking therapies just focused on problems and reinforces the negativty that comes with it.