I’m sorry you are having a difficult time with anxiety. Anxiety can often be worse at night. When I am traveling, I try to bring my own pillows, a picture or object and a weighted blanket. Having items that remind you of home helps when away. Plus pillows even though we are often not aware, have our own scent which gives a sense of calm. Weighted blankets help calm you, especially at night. The blankets hug and calm your body. Deep breaths from your lower belly also help calm your body naturally during times of stress.

Be sure to give yourself extra sleep time. Anxiety tends to be less severe when we are well rested. Also talking with a loved one or close friend before bedtime can also be calming.

I hope you are able to find something that helps you relax. Best wishes.

Did making this post help any? Many times, getting my anxiety into words and sharing those words within my therapy support network helps me focus the issues and frees my neural pathways for finding effective solutions.

A new job is a big stressor at the best of times. Adding in the Coronaville weirds is an overtone to throw flies into any ointment.

Steadying support while you work it through, Scout. Easy does it. Lean freely. Lean often. You are not alone.

I'm sorry that you're dealing with this. Things do get better eventually but I myself had to learn some anxiety is Normal in our everyday life. There's no avoiding it it's just about how we cope with it. Mine is starting to creep back up but I'm trying to redirect my thoughts and energy. I hope things get better. Sending healing hugs

Yes, many are anxious right now, and with a new job and in the pandemic, I understand why you are. To sleep well and not get anxious, every evening take magnesium to calm your mind body and spirit and ginseng to get rid of sticky negative thoughts that loop. Also, watch or listen to something really funny, humor heals. I put a favorite well known audio book on low vol and on timer to entertain my mind while I go to sleep. It helps a lot! <3 All these things will help you relax and not be anxious. <3

I am very familiar with the waking up with anxiety, going to bed with anxiety. The nausea, knots and churning in the stomach. Sometimes, a cup of Earl grey tea helps me. I'm in the middle of a severe anxiety bout myself, so I'm not of much help, however you're certainly not alone.

Before bed... root beer (no caffeine in it and something in it actually helps stomach issues, even from stress).
During the day... snack on hazelnuts, cashews... have chocolate... proteins keep you going with energy better than sugar and well, chocolate is a serotonin bomb... feeling good helps put down anxiety.

As far as training goes.. relax... take things in stride, it's just "being introduced to new information" ... that's all that training is. You've got this... relax.

Hello Scout21.
I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with anxiety. It sounds to me like you could be making yourself nauseated by your anxious thoughts at night. I know for myself, I have had to try and control my thoughts, or else I could actually bring on an anxiety attack. Practicing controlling your thoughts is key. One thing that helped me is what is called 'grounding'. When you even feel the slightest attack coming on:

Breath deeply and slowly, then, look around you and FIND:

1. 5 things you can see
2. 4 things you can touch
4. 3 things you can hear
5. 2 things you can smell
6. 1 emotion you can 'feel'

This helps me every time. Sometimes I have to do it twice. You can always change it up and add/subtract something for example; I have trouble with smelling, so I change #5 to TWO PEOPLE WHO LOVE ME.

Feel free to private message me anytime Scout21.
January

@Secouya the blanket idea is brilliant. My hotel room had a heavy duvet and I cranked the AC so I wouldn't overheat and, it was so cozy and felt safe. Sometimes I will sneak in some Gravol because it knocks me out till morning.

@arfie It does help when I write things down. It organizes my thoughts and I can always look back and see what I was feeling days prior to now. Unfortunately, I decided to resign from the position. I have been struggling with this career for the past 3 years now so it was time for me to take a step back.

@Karaharl Hey, I love early grey! Mixing in some honey and milk hits just right. I'm having some before bedtime right now in fact, caffeine-free obviously haha.

@Irashunal1917 Thank you! Snacks during the day are excellent.