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...
sigh... the last week ive been really struggling.
And this morning I woke up with horrible pain, called the doc, and now taking the "anti-tode" to help with this pain.
I often wonder, why me?
Even when I try, practice self compassion do all this stuff I think will take me forward, THEN bang! a day like this I feel I step back 100 meters or whatever (not good at math) I just fall back. I hate it! and its not like I can have a mental health day. Its midterm seasn, and my stress level is high. bahh. I suppose I just need a moment, let all this awful thoughts out of my head.
Could really use some kind words to help me get through today :(
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And its already been noted by the weather service as heat advisory today thru Wed here.I have a rack of St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs. I will use a charcoal snake method of two rows on bottom shingled around about 3/4 of way on outside of the grill. Then on top of those I will shingle a single layer of briquetted same around 3/4 of grill. Adding some chunks of wood every 3-4 inches around the grill.I...
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Hope the dog days of summer aren't getting you down!
Take some time for yourself each day. Even if it is just short
periods of time. Listen to your favorite music CD, take a long
shower, meditate, do yoga, etc.
For what it's worth
One of my own anxiety management tools is radical acceptance that anxiety is a hard-wired part of my human genome and respect for when it is just doing its job. Anxiety spikes on my high-pain days is one of those times. I shoot to ply extra self-care and compassion while I let nature take its course. I forgive myself when I don't accomplish that goal. Some days is easier than others.
As for the "Why me?" question know that you are not a victim of your situation. You are quite capable and quite strong enough to overcome the obstacles given by life. Know that you can choose to see things differently. A stumble in the road is meant to teach you a lesson. Look and reflect deeper into your situation as an observer, don't put emotions or pity into the reflection. Just reflect. You can only control YOU, so ask yourself what you can do different next time. Be fascinated at the challenges life brings. You are well my friend and you will do well.
That really lessens the pain level for me.
Best wishes as you find what works for you!
Hang in there, just do your best in the moment. I care about you!
Rumina