Kate I also have had severe anxiety to the point I was diagnosed with Vocal cord dysfunction my doctor stressed to me the importance of taking time for myself, I will go to the gym for 1-2 hours on friday and my mom will watch my son and the 1-2 hours a week does so much for me spiritually and mentally. My point is take time to just have you time even if your riding in your car alone for a hour playing some soft music, being alone sometimes just feels good. I hope this helps.