Single Mothers With Anxiety
I had been struggling with anxiety for so long to a point I wanted to end my life. I thought that there was no way out. I was confused on what God had planned. I wanted to finish everything at once, my mind was always running. Therapy would help but once therapy was over I was faced with reality again - a racing mind
How do you define anxiety?
I come from a place where I used alcohol to tune everything out so when I no longer had alcohol to help, the pain and the anxiety increased. I chose to stop drinking and to confront my problems sober. My body went through so many withdrawals physically and mentally. I felt even more broken than before. I felt tired like no matter what I did the pain I felt would never end - whether I was drunk or sober. I tried medication and the effect it had on my body was traumatic. Anxiety to me is when we are overwhelmed or overthink everything instead of having faith.
I love my children so much but sometimes I get triggered from the constant “Mommy, mommy, mommy”. Previously I would drink to tune them out but now I’m confronting the problem sober. Being a single mother means your kids will constantly come up to you, try to be as patient as you can and just tell them you don’t feel well. Get time to breathe and and take the time to calm the anxiety you may feel.
RECOMMENDATION
It is easier said then done but try not to overthink and stress when in stressful situations. Instead go to a quiet room or space and take deep breaths. If you have an anxiety attack please sit down to avoid hurting yourself. Anxiety and panic attacks may cause you to faint. These are some things to do if you have anxiety.
Write down/ track the attacks you may have so you can find out your triggers.
Find different solutions for the triggers
Write a to do list to organize your thoughts
Keep a clean environment
Seek a therapist or life coach so you can truly heal
Take time to yourself just to relax even if its when you lay your child/children down.
Prayer:
Father God I come to you today as humble as I can to ask that you give rest to any anxious minds. That you allow us to trust in you. In life we will always have things to overcome and I have allowed myself to want more than what you called me for. God I ask that the anxiety I feel will help others overcome similar situations. What the enemy meant for evil you have always meant for good.
In your mighty name Amen!
