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Midnight anxiety.

michiev
michiev
So i've had a bad week, I've been in a bad mood most of the week and my menstrual cycle isn't helping matters.. Also i keep saying i'm going to eat a better diet (I eat a lot of junk food and sweets) and i know it's bad for me but i do it anyway.. especially when i'm bored or depressed or something... I was really worried tonight about my friend who is getting kicked out of his apartment, he lives in new york so i can't really do anything to help him :/ But tonight I've been having pains in my back and stomach and it just makes me nervous/anxious as to what could happen.. I start what-if thinking.. I start remembering previous times this has happened to me.. Pain, worry, guilt.. I just don't feel good in general and I wish that I was normal for once :/

Anyone have any advice? I'm afraid if i don't get this under control, it will control me and I'll have a full blown panic attack..
deleted_user
deleted_user
try to stay focused on the things you have control over and try not to put stress on yourself with guilt. when i feel anxious i take deep breaths in and push my stomach out gently and hold it for 3 seconds and then slowly release. try that and think of positive things....happy thoughts.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Once you start kicking the empty carbs, like sugar and junk food, which really whack blood sugar, and get yourself on a good diet, you'll really be surprised how better you will start feeling. Also add a good exercise regimen. There is nothing better to kick those stress hormones than with exercise. You will feel better, look better, and be better able to handle stress. Back pain is common with menstruation, but I probably don't have to tell you that. Analgesics will help that. A good diet with lean proteins, lots of fresh veg and fruit will help get your stomach and digestion started in the right direction. But you can't just think it or say it, you really have to start it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Luv is right - you cant build a strong nervous system without the foundation - food are chemicals to ourbody - right ones at teh right time in the right amounts and your nervous system humms along - do itr wrong and you have a metabolic fire storm that can cause anxiety and other mental disturbances
deleted_user
deleted_user
You know it may sound hokey but I am starting to read and do things that fuel my passion for life.

I just back from Half-Price Bookstore and I purchased two dirt cheap books. I got Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies and I got the old classic published from 1991 Awaken The Giant Within by Anthony Robbins.

If I am going to overcome this anxiety thing, then I am shooting big.
I want an incredible life, not one where I pick up every stray cat and dog and give it a home.

Thank goodness on my income I can only support a dog and three cats, but now I am filling my sister's home up with the overflow.

I say shoot big and soon you will not have time to think about all the bad things that are going on around you. You will just have this incredible life.