Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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dolphfan
dolphfan

Today is not a good day my anxiety is out of control.  I have this overwhelming feeling of dread and not sure why.   I just am all over the place I start cleaning my kitchen but than I start having a panick attack.   I just don't have the energy to do anything I want to stay in bed and sleep but my kitchen needs to be cleaned and organized.  UGH 

arfie
arfie
Every case is unique, Dolphfan, but my own anxiety doesn't need an excuse to whelm me with dread. That is *just* what anxiety does. Nudging myself out of bed to take care of simple tasks like washing dishes often helps me more than yet another day in bed. It often helps me more to take it a task at a time rather than trying to tackle a big, intimidating job like Cleaning And Organizing an entire room. A task at a time will get the job done.

But that is me. . .

Gentle support while you figure your own.
Lavender80
Lavender80
Perhaps just allow yourself to lay in bed for a few hrs, and just break down your kitchen tasks into a list. Do 2 of the things on there, have a bit of rest again, and do another 2 things.

If your body is screaming for you to rest, just listen to it. A clean kitchen is great, but it's not a thing that needs to be done right now.

Be gentle with yourself.

Have a great day.
Ana1234
Ana1234
I am so sorry you are experiencing this. I understand how anxiety can completely consume your day. But I'm so glad you're reaching out for help; that shows real courage.

Would you consider talking to someone you know about your struggles? I know in my struggle with anxiety, it's always helpful to share with those closest to me what I'm struggling with.

Praying for you, dear friend.
rachel.2535
rachel.2535
Anxiety seems to have a mind of its own, showing up at the oddest times. I have learned over that years that if I ground through it tends to get easier. What I mean is I ask myself am I safe, am I in control, what am I afraid of and so on. Usually this works for me. Big tasks seem to get me every time, so I break them up now. I start on one side and slowly work my way around in my time. I hope you are doing better today. -Rachel
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