Being alone anxiety?

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Registered: 01-19-2006
Being alone anxiety?
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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 3:49pm

I've been trying to pinpoint what exactly makes me have anxiety or a panic attack....it is being alone. My husband works alot of hours and I'm a stay-at-home-mom. I feel anxiety when I'm alone and when I try to sleep. Can anyone relate? It's so frustrating.

Thank you,
Jessica

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Registered: 10-21-2004
Tue, 08-15-2006 - 6:00pm
Hey, I no exactly what you are going through, my anxiety acts up when I am alone too. My dh also works alot of long hours, and I am also a stay at home mom! I find that keeping my windows open and backround noise like a tv or radio help with this. Good luck!!
Kindra
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 08-15-2006 - 6:17pm
I know exactly how you feel, Jessica. My worst times for anxiety were when my kids went to school or if I awakened in the middle of the night. Those times still hit occasionally, so I try to keep myself busy around the house, call a friend or work on my cross stitch. The nighttime is hard because I need sleep & it gets frustrating. There's some good tips on sleep in our *coping tips & tricks* folder below. Routine is very important. I listen to the ocean sounds on my alarm clock & practice the belly breathing to get back to sleep. How are you doing otherwise? Hope things are going better. Good luck. (((hugs))) jan




 

 


 



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Registered: 05-27-2003
Tue, 08-15-2006 - 6:21pm

hi jessica...yep...i get anxious when i am alone too!

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Registered: 12-28-2003
Tue, 08-15-2006 - 7:14pm

Jessica, you can add me to the mix.

Jennifer

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Registered: 05-29-2004
Tue, 08-15-2006 - 7:42pm
Well I also find that when Im alone, like home from work on the weekends and sitting in front of my Computer all weekend (not with family, or my boyfriend) I tend to have anxiety attacks and worry constantly.....I think I have TOO much time to think. Sometimes even after work, at night when Im even sitting here, eating dinner and typing I tend to have mild attacks......when Im around people and Im busy and talking, they hardly ever happen. But If I leave and say go to the Bathroom, while in the bathroom (alone again) I could be sitting on the toliet, start thinking too much and I begin to have one.


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Registered: 01-28-2006
Tue, 08-15-2006 - 10:15pm
I too hate to be alone. I have 4 kids under 5 and I still hate to be alone. Like when they all go to sleep and my husband is out of town. I find it best to read. Not something complicated but mags about the stars. It just keeps my mind off my worries. There is plenty of cleaning to do but sometimes I just want to relax. I seriously wonder how I will do when they all start going to school but I will have to find something. I think that this is key, knowing what you can do to STOP the anxiety from comming. Good luck!!!
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Wed, 08-16-2006 - 3:05pm

Yep, count me in, too.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 08-22-2006
Tue, 08-22-2006 - 5:45pm
I hear you! I am also a stay at home mom and I feel anxious all the time I am fine with other people around I just hate to be alone. I almost feel like a little kid sometimes and think to my self this is rediculous! I am a grown woman. And a mother of a two year old. I am still trying to find a way to stop it mostly just try to give my son all my attention and take him out and do things to keep myself distracted. Although I don't like to be near him when I have a panic attack. I just don't want him to be scared and I feel so terified myself. Do you feel that way with your kids?
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 08-22-2006 - 8:58pm

I feel like that with my son, also.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 08-27-2006
Sun, 08-27-2006 - 8:04am
i feel exactly the way you do- i am fine as long im with someone but if left alone panic starts.i think its because i dont want my girls to see me in panic mode.my husband has been really supportive and i know to get over this i have to face it as in the past.i can go to the mall and take the girls to thier things but not stay home with them alone this time-ugg.it s driving me crazy and i really hate myself for not being with my girls who are my life.

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