I woke up anxious also. I am locked in surroundings that remind me of my PTSD. I try to get to a healing place or even just healing thoughts but I can't seem to get there. I just am not in a good place. I need a fresh start.

Hey @thor2008 I may not know you personally but I did read a lil about where your PTSD comes from and I’m sorry for what your going through. I really hope you can find peace within because this is not easy. Try to walk outside and take some air as much as you can and be around the people you love.. is hard to go against your thoughts because I try it everyday and is really hard to control. I’m new to this anxiety thing and it’s been really pain full mentally and physically but I been trying to stay focus on getting better everyday

Good morning, Jay.

I still feel like I'm chewing rocks when I try to be positive about waking up with anxiety every morning, but most mornings I can get so far as staying calm while accepting that ^it^ is what ^it^ is, whether I like ^it^ or not. Just breathe. . .

From there, I find it easier to find lots and lots of things that are worthy of all the appreciation I can filter through the broken parts. Life is always better with a smile.

One step at a time. Keep your eye on the prize.

Hi Jay, I am sorry you are having problems with anxiety. I know that it is hard, I also have problems with anxiety. It is a symptom of my PTSD. I use relaxation techniques to help me; meditation, deep breathing from lower belly and Tai Chi. I find exercise is key to reducing my anxiety. Also what helps me a lot when my anxiety is high is a weighted blanket and shoulder scarf. You can buy these fairly cheap on amazon. They help reduce fight or flight by hugging your body.

Shoulder wrap; ( I use the 4 lb)
https://www.amazon.com/MAXTID-Weighted-Shoulder-Wrap-Relief/dp/B07L4H7RTG

Blanket:
https://www.amazon.com/Rvqia-Weighted-Blanket-Material-Durability/dp/B07XPB2FYR

I hope you are able to find coping skills to help you relief/reduce your anxiety. Best wishes.

Hi Jay, I am sorry you are having problems with anxiety. I know that it is hard, I also have problems with anxiety. It is a symptom of my PTSD. I use relaxation techniques to help me; meditation, deep breathing from lower belly and Tai Chi. I find exercise is key to reducing my anxiety. Also what helps me a lot when my anxiety is high is a weighted blanket and shoulder scarf. You can buy these fairly cheap on amazon. They help reduce fight or flight by hugging your body.

Shoulder wrap; ( I use the 4 lb)
https://www.amazon.com/MAXTID-Weighted-Shoulder-Wrap-Relief/dp/B07L4H7RTG

Blanket:
https://www.amazon.com/Rvqia-Weighted-Blanket-Material-Durability/dp/B07XPB2FYR

I hope you are able to find coping skills to help you relief/reduce your anxiety. Best wishes.

Sorry not sure why this posted twice.

Good morning. This is me every morning when I wake up. I run and hug my kids and thank God I have the chance to see the sun rise one more day. My husband says I'm a bit dramatic but some nights I honestly feel like I won't make it. I worry that my physical symptoms are due to health reasons (which they are not) and I pray I wake up. I am definitely grateful for every day even if I have to carry my anxiety along with me. I keep telling myself that my anxiety serves some kind of purpose in my life and I am to learn something. I just haven't figured it out yet but I am optimistic that I will.

Thankfully I have nothing to make me anxious. I was very anxious about being unemployed but i talked myself out of that. Anxiety sucks.

I also suffer from anxiety, esp. over the past few weeks to a point of debilitation on some days. Then the depression kicks in for a bit. Then start it all over in the morning again. I am in a spot where my relationship with my wife is either over or almost over and that is not helping me to be able to control my anxiety. I'm getting to a point where I think I need to stop taking my anti-depressant or weaning off of it because I've read that AD drugs can cause higher blood pressure and anxiety symptoms. I guess I can be thankful that I sleep pretty hard once I do fall asleep.