[two sons]

Hi everyone,
I'm still trying to learn to navigate this sight. I have a son who is a senior in high school and tomorrow is his first football game of the season. Tonight my husband and I are hosting the football supper for all varsity players. Last Friday was the football scrimmage and I was so anxious that I did not go and felt very bad afterward. I've been up since 3 a.m. preparing food for tonight and now things keep popping into my head - I am so worried that things will not turn out right.

This is very much out of my comfort zone. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder anyway. What have I gotten myself into!?

[Landance]

It may be difficult now and you may feel very anxious, but just keep telling yourself that you will get through this and you will. Anxiety is just a feeling that you experience and may have to just accept. Sure you can go to the Football game and you may feel anxious and that is okay. You may host a big party and feel overwhelmed but you can get through it. Don't let the anxiety dictate your life.

Originally Posted by two sons

Hi everyone,
I'm still trying to learn to navigate this sight. I have a son who is a senior in high school and tomorrow is his first football game of the season. Tonight my husband and I are hosting the football supper for all varsity players. Last Friday was the football scrimmage and I was so anxious that I did not go and felt very bad afterward. I've been up since 3 a.m. preparing food for tonight and now things keep popping into my head - I am so worried that things will not turn out right.

This is very much out of my comfort zone. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder anyway. What have I gotten myself into!?

[Miswimmy1]

Take a breath. Organize everything that makes u anxious into what u can control and what u can't. Then go about taking action on the things u can control. And let the rest be.

[hamster-bamster]

How was the party -- I am anxious to learn all about it? Sounds like quite a festivity to organize!

[two sons]

Thanks everyone for your support. I survived the football supper and Friday night football game. My son played most of the game and they won - it was very exciting.

I told him I will come to all his games this season and I'm not sure I can do it. I try to avoid people at the games, but sometimes that's hard to do.

This Friday the game is away and we will be going to a different stadium. Plus it's a 2 1/2 hour drive one way. My husband will go with me, but I don't talk to him about my anxiety/depression. I know it sounds strange, but we don't have the greatest relationship. My husband is constantly commenting and criticizing me for being "paranoid".