Help for anxiety leads to more anxiety.

[sendraks]

I haven't slept properly since returning from Holiday (which was fabulous) and have struggled by on about 3 or 4 hours uninterrupted each night. Yesterday I had an appointment with a mental health nurse for a CBT assessment, which left me exhausted, uncomfortable and more than a little anxious

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[lady_ellinor]

I suspect that there's nothing useful I can day or do, but I feel I should say something so you know people care enough to read what you write and take time to comment on it. Just so you know, I care. Even if I can't be helpful unless things are on fire.

[tatty_tigermoth]

Likewise with what Lauren said. I do care, insanely, I just don't know what to do or say that might be helpful.

Except offer cake and hugs. Always available.

[rachelprince]

you can't section yourself voluntarily.  to be sectioned, you have to have two doctors to Sign off on it.   you can be asked to come in informally, but then you can leave anytime.

also, *hugs*.  I know it probably doesn't help, but I'm not too far away if you need someone.

[waistcoatmark]

I'm really sorry to hear that. You do have friends who care for you: and we would invite you down to clear your head for a bit, but any day now, this house is going to be really, really incompatible with sleeping...

If you want someone to talk to, sielis is usually in during the day, and we're both around in the evening