Nearly had a meltdown a little while ago

firemonkey

After having my hair cut I went back to my flat. I tried several  times to open the door, but the key wouldn't turn.  I was getting more and more anxious. I had to make a real effort not to become hysterical. Luckily with the  next attempt the key turned.

Teach51

I always panic when there is a problem with my keys, I can really identify with that. Awful.

firemonkey

It's not helped that the artfone(big button, basic mobile)my stepdaughter got me for Christmas has stopped working.

Bender

Teach51 said:

I always panic when there is a problem with my keys, I can really identify with that. Awful.

Me too. When I'm very very stressed or dealing with high levels of anxiety I see the wrong side of my OCD tendencies: I worry about losing my keys, credit card not working and all kind of stupid things. I say stupid because I lost my key ONCE in 60 years and my card has never been rejected.

Which doesn't stop these thoughts from popping up: I always take it as a warning sign that I'm not taking care of myself properly.

Teach51

Oh that is a nuisance and stressful. Can someone help you get it fixed? My mobile phone is essential to my daily function.
Again, I do recommend the breathing exercises I posted, when I am stressed they really work.

firemonkey

Hopefully my stepdaughter can help get it fixed.

blazingstar

I also panic when I can’t get locks to work.

firemonkey

Thanks all of you. I''m now scared of going out in case I can't open my front door at all. I need to get a replacement artphone, but not sure which one to get. Will have to ask my stepdaughter.

Teach51

Could you have your lock checked by a professional to put your mind at rest?

firemonkey

I could, but I live in a housing association flat so it might best to contact the H.A.