I have been out of the program since about March and fully cured of anxiety and depression. One a scale of 1-10, 10 being the cured me and 1 being me at my worst in the depths of a&d... I'm at about 5 and slipping.

I was being followed (stalked) for 3 days starting Monday of this week. I have two small children and a husband in Iraq. The police are involved, I'm pressing charges, getting a restraining order etc.

I have not sleep more than 2 hours per night for 4 nights. I am in full blown panic. I am second guessing everything I do and say. I am over the top with worrying about what EVERYONE thinks. I am wondering if I'm overreacting. I have had to deal with confrontation all week. I am an emotional person who cries easily and then when I do I beat myself up over it. (example: when I'm explaining what's going to to the police or to my apartment complex. I'm crying and shaken up.)

Somebody please help me to not let this guy steel my joy and my life that I was loving. How do I not think the worst like, is he going to get into my house and what will I do? I am not as scared now but still don't see how I can sleep.
Am I overreacting? Thanks, K

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Of course you are anxious. The situation you are in is anxiety producing. It sounds like you have done a wonderful job of handling the situation. It's certainly ok to cry when you are telling your story; it's bound to bring up lot of emotion. You are entitled to some tears and anxiety. They are normal for your situation.

That being said... are you using your skills? They will help minimize the scary thoughts and body symptoms. Do you have a friend or family member who could stay with you and the kids for a few days?

Even though it doesn't sound like you believe this of yourself, I think you are very brave. You stood up to the stalker and didn't let him get away with it. You are keeping your family together while your husband protects our country. You are mothering your children in spite of all of the stresses. Wow, you are pretty incredible!

I know about growth spurts as I am currently smack dab in the middle of one. I am so glad that we are here to support each other.

Thank you sooo much. Today i get all of my witnesses statements and start with the restraining order. The good news is, the guy is moving in 4 days. But, it's not soon enough and not far enough.

Did I tell mention it's a father of one of my daughter's classmates? And he'd follow me home from school. Ugh!

I know I did everything right I'm just worrying too much about what other people think. Thank you for your encouraging words. And you'll get through your growth spurt too. Have a great day. Kanani