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Q: GAD: Anxiety when alone?

asked by: Nicolita on February 16th, 2009

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Hi there,

I'm curious if anyone has any insight on why I can't relax and feel more anxious when alone vs. when someone is home. To qualify this, I am not afraid of being alone (not afraid of people breaking in, etc.) and I do enjoy being alone. However, when I'm alone I have a much harder time relaxing - I feel edgy, have butterfly feelings in my stomach and notice my muscles clenching.

For example, if I'm working from home and am alone, I have trouble concentrating, feel edgy and restless and feel tension in my stomach. If someone is here, I am able to concentrate, and don't feel edgy and restless.

What's this about?? Has anyone else had a similar experience, and if so, what have you done to resolve it?

Replies(2)

timboskie

replied on February 20th, 2009

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anxiety when alone

I've dealt with this for years. The main reason is simply because your mind wanders when there is no one else to engage your everyday life with. you'll begin to think about all the things that are bothering you, and this will heighten your anxiety. have faith, you're not alone. what helps me, is to go out and find something to keep myself busy!

ElvaX

replied on February 20th, 2009

New User

rescue remedy

rescue remedy - a small bottle of flower infusions..put a few drops on your tongue - my doctor recommended it it really helps you to relax if you're anxious or stressed. it works i tried it. also hot milk and a teaspoon of sugar will induce sleep. Hope that helps! I think you need to address head on any issues you have that are bothering you...and take control of the situation, if its effecting your daily functionality go to the doctor...stress is not good for your health...actively seek help to resolve it...maybe a pyscologist or councillor and doctor...do it right away and don't suffer or allow it to progress...hope you resolve it. take care

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