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I am feeling pretty anxious , because i have been waiting for something and I am still waiting...., chances are I will happen with no issues .However, there is a slim chance that isssues may occur ....I have been waiting and waiting.... , even if it goes wrong when it is over will be over and i will be able to move on. 


But for now I am waiting...., what i do to keep my mind and connected feelings out ....? I want to lve relaxed, and no so busy and anxiuos with a full day full of things to do...

arfie
arfie
Gentle empathy, ABC. Waiting anxiety gets my vote as the meanest anxiety on my anxiety smorgasbord. Even if I'm just waiting for the gas tech to turn on the gas, one what if leads to another until I'm a regular doomsday Denny.

Distraction is my best tool for managing waiting anxiety. Even scrubbing shower scum is better than letting the waiting anxiety run amok.
rmb
rmb
I cannot remember a time when I didn’t experience waiting/ anticipation anxiety. I’m going through it myself right now in fact, waiting for something to resolve that is in progress, thinking it will all work out, but also anticipating the chance it could go sideways. The issue is tied to my siblings and my mom’s estate so there are also a lot of heightened emotions in the mix as well which adds to my anxiety about it.

I’m just trying to keep busy and focus my thoughts on my work. Doesn’t completely eradicate the anxiety but provides some intermittent relief.
KimmyO
KimmyO
It is hard to be waiting very long and easy to keep focusing on the end goal, without peace. Maybe taking magnesium will calm your mind body and spirit some. Also, ginseng is great to get out of sticky thought ruts so you can let go for a while. Go for walks, dropping behind you the anxious thoughts. Listen to audio books to entertain your brain too. =) Best to you! =)
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