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...

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Long week

ARG321
ARG321

It's been a really long week and my anxiety has been through the roof. I work a full-time job, a part-time job, run a business, and go to school full-time. I always feel like I am at my wits end all day everyday. I am constantly snaping at people and I never feel like myself. I am anticipating graduating in the fall and hope that my anxiety will decrease. 

arfie
arfie
Hello, ARG. Welcome to DS.

My anxiety spiked just from reading the second sentence of this post. That's ALLOT of weight to carry by yourself. I hope that coming here to vent will keep the cumulative stresses of all that weight manageable until that aspired for graduation.

Welcome aboard. Vent freely. Vent often. Listening. . .
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
That sounds like a lot on your plate! Is it possible to cut back a little on some of it, or ask friends or family to help with some of the work, such as your business?

Hopefully you can lighten the load soon.... you don't want to burn out. You need some You time, also.

Take care.
kpj3610
kpj3610
I learned the hard way that we need to be gentle on ourselves and prioritize self-care and relaxation. A schedule where you’re only stressing isn’t sustainable. Can you cut some of those obligations out? If not, can you add more time for self-care? You sound like such a hardworking, strong person.
Deo-Volente
Deo-Volente
You have serious drive and ambition which bodes well in your battle to overcome anxiety. I am seriously impressed by your workload, it’s understandable that you might be a little snappy with people with that much going on. Graduating will reduce the workload and hopefully put you at ease a bit more. Until then, bite the bullet and keep doing what you are doing to make sure you graduate ok. Good luck with it, you are an inspiring person :-)
eli_mom
eli_mom
Hello,

You have a full schedule. You are very hardworking and I admire you but I hope you can find some time for yourself to relax. Self-care is important. In my experience, I get more productive if I take breaks in between chores.

May God’s peace and strength be upon you every step of the way. Take care.
ARG321
ARG321
Thank you all for your supportive comments! This is my first time in a discussion forum, and honestly, I was NOT expecting this feedback at all. Your comments were moving and gave me so much strength. I really appreciate the ones who offered suggestions. I will do my best to find time for self-care and invest in taking better care of myself! I wish you all the best in your journeys!
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