First post - struggling with the anxiety

Hi tsjlhm - make sure you keep 'checking in' to this forum (network), you will be supported by some wonderful people - at times their wisdom and compassion is beyond amazing and their humour the best medicine ever! The anxiety is real and takes effort to manage, trust me when I say that just about everyone who posts has experienced the same. In my first few weeks following diagnosis I promised myself to 'see, feel and hear' whatever was happening in the moment, ie, when I peeled the spuds I looked and felt. I did a few physical things like jumping on the spot or punching in the air, these helped me breathe more deeply. Your kids might think your mad but get them on board - others may have some ideas as your kids will have their own feeling and thoughts to deal with. I think the most important thing is to stay connected with familiar people and routines. Remember that ALL feelings are ok - they give us information. XXXX Beryl