Anxiety is killing me - anyone else struggle with this?

2w ago·1 min read

I have this constant low level panic that something bad is going to happen to my kids. Check on them at night multiple times even after they're asleep. My wife says I'm being paranoid but I can't turn it off. When they're at school I refresh the school portal constantly. Started sweating more, heart racing for no reason. Went to my doc who suggested anxiety meds but I'm hesitant. Anyone else dealing with this? Did medication help or did you find other ways to manage it?

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LLance K.Regular2w ago

I deal with this too man. The constant checking and worry is exhausting. Have you talked to anyone about it? Like a therapist or your doctor? That low level panic you're describing sounds like it might be worth getting some professional help with.

JJamesRegular2w ago

The checking on them thing I totally get but when it starts affecting your daily life like that it might be time to reach out for help. Have you thought about talking to someone about the panic part specifically?

NNate B.Regular2w ago

That checking compulsion is rough. I get the same thing sometimes. Therapy helped me a lot with recognizing when it's actually something vs when my brain is just spinning.

MMike R.Regular2w ago

Yeah dude, that constant checking thing. I used to do it all the time. Have you talked to anyone about it or is it just something you're dealing with solo?

LLucasRegular2w ago

This hits different when you become a dad. That constant background worry about something happening to your kids is real. You're not alone in feeling this way. A lot of us are right there with you.

SSam T.Regular2w ago

Low level panic is exhausting. Constant background noise in your head. You doing anything to manage it right now or still figuring it out?