I think in general anxiety is intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Intrusive thoughts. Feeling restless and irritable. It can cause emotional distress. Difficulty concentrating. It can effect your sleep.

And Ash and everyone commenting read on to the next page what I think about anxiety. Thanks Italianmomma4ever

Disregard the last comment. It showed up on this page. Sorry for the mix up.

well--a lot has changed after being on meds--but pre-med...my whole deal was to just get through the day--I'd worry the minute I woke up--what should I wear? will people laugh at me if I wear this? or that? are my cats alive/...count the cats..ok...leaving the house I'd worry if I left something on or if I'd locked the door---envisioning coming back to a pile of ashes or the door swinging and my cats gone. sometimes I'd have to turn around halfway to work to go back and check. sometimes is stress was high I'd get out of my car and check the door a few times. work was always stressful (still is) and I'd worry about everything involved in it--and being evaluated and not being able to do my job because someone else didn't do their job....If I don't hear from people I worry that they are sick, or in a ditch, or hate me....etc....I always had repetitive thoughts and a big bad inner critic that would torture me when she could. I was actually managing that pretty well for quite awhile until covid hit--then nothing worked....

Hi Hypergal,
Thanks for commenting. It's always good to hear from you. Wow! It sounds like you had a whole lot going on. Like your mind and brain never rested until you went on your meds. Well I hope your finding some relief and not thinking all these crazy thoughts. That can be draining and not good for your overall health. Sorry about all your repetitive thoughts. And remember that's all they were. Nothing that you thought ever happened. Right? The covid is hard for everyone to deal with your not alone in that. Well you don't have to worry about me hating you. Your a very open and honest person. And I appreciate that and that's a good quality to have. You tell it like it is. Lol. No beating around the bush with you. That's good. You have a great day. Got any plans for the day? Italianmomma4ever

And I just want to say that I know you said work is stressful. But I'm sure your doing the best you can do. Don't be so hard on yourself. You got this. Just stay positive and think good thoughts and that will help you get through each day. Meditating is good to do. It helps calm the mind and keeps you focused. Italianmomma4ever

so my plans for the day were to burn all my yard cuttings--did that and met my new neighbors whose chihuahua came barking into my yard...lol...big tough dog. met my new neighbors--lovely family. now I am eating carbs (cheat day) watching movies and getting stuff organized to take to the food pantry next saturday.

oh and my post med anxiety is mostly making me clench my teeth and definitely lack of focus---I figured out all this tech for work...but now it is not working right...I've had entire digital classrooms just disappear---Friday I completely lost it...couldn't remember where I was going and what to bring with me...lol....that was pretty funny though....

Hi Hypergal,
Glad you like your new neighbors that's always a good thing. I eat a lot of carbs. I'm Italian. Lol. Love my pasta and bread and pizza and lasagna and spaghetti and any other carb you can think of. That's my favorite thing to eat. It's probably not the healthiest but it sure taste good. Lol. Gonna watch some good movies today. Sounds good to me. Good for you for getting organized for taking food to the food pantry. Get a mouth guard and I guarantee you won't clench your teeth. And try meditating it will help keep you focused and calm your thoughts. Sometimes we all forget stuff. I do it all the time and it is pretty funny. Well enjoy the day. Italianmomma4ever

mmm, lasagna... :D

I guess just making me feel like I'm constantly stressed out, pissed off, and going to have a heart attack. just wanna scream at everyone/thing and slam things. and like I just wanna stay inside, to avoid ppl and noise and cars, so I don't get even more stressed out or pissed off. and like I have to basically be a sloth, and do as little as possible, to avoid everyone+ thing that stresses me out or pisses me off.

Hi doggy,
You like lasagna? Lol
Yes anxiety can make you stressed and pissed and you feel like your gonna have a heart attack and die. I know it's very annoying to me to feel that way. I to scream and I will slam things too. It's very frustrating and you just get tired of feeling that way. I get it!!! Then you don't want to be bothered with anybody. You avoid everyone.. Sounds like everything and anybody really bother you. I'm staying away from you. Lol. Just kidding. No but anxiety ain't no joking matter it can really effect how you feel and put you in a bad mood. Thanks for your comment I feel the same way at times. Italianmomma4ever

no, if you have lasagna then I'd be nice...lol.

O.k. I will make you a lasagna. Is there anything else you like to eat ? Lol

aw, thanks. I hope it's still hot when it gets here, lol. um, everything? some ice cream would be good after that (or, more appropriately, gelato ;p but I already have some

You like gelato too.? I have that too. You Italian? Or do you just like the food?

you have everything, huh? lol. no, but my name might be, haha...I just like the food I guess, but lasagna is probably the best italian food!!! pizza + pasta are just ok, lol...