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My anxiety gets bad at night

staceypin
staceypin
I have a terrible time relaxing. Thats why I started listening to meditation cd's again regularly. I used to smoke constantly to calm myself down but it affected my breathing so I had to quit. I also use to drink heavily to deal with anxiety but that didn't get me anywhere! So I have been burning incense, lighting candles, and listening to relaxation music or cd's. During the day I find that yoga really helps.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My anxiety is really horrible at night. Always has been - I guess it's because the distractions at night are minimal compared to the ones you have during the day.

Now I don't mean to scare you - but have you talked to your doctor about the trouble breathing you're having?? Now everyone who has smoked or smoking has some trouble breathing, but this can also be a warning sigh of COPD and/or Emphysema. My mother has this disease - her's is much more advanced. But it doesn't hurt to get it checked out. Cause if it is something of that sort you can get the proper medications and that may help you as well. Best of luck. Email me if need be :)
anxietymc
anxietymc
I find that Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) meditation helps me a lot during stressful times. It pushes you to focus on each part of your body and accept how you feel at the present moment rather than worry about what is to come. it also helps me sleep like a baby! I think it is one of the best tools I have received in my treatment for anxiety.

I wish I could get into yoga. I actually find it stressful as I am limited in my motions due to a hip surgery.

If interested, look into MBSR recordings by Jonathan Kabat Zinn or his colleagues.

What type of meditation are you listening to currently. How is the meditation and yoga making you feel overall now?
staceypin
staceypin
I listen to Louise Hay 101 Power Thoughts or Self Esteem affirmations.
Yoga definately relaxes me. I feel much better than I used to using these techniques.
staceypin
staceypin
Thanks AmandaJune,
I have an appointment at a Pulmonary Specialist on Sept 1st. I have been to sooo many doctors and I have had a cough since Feb along with ashma. Thats why I had no choice but to quit the smoking. I just want to catch whatever is going on with me early before its too late. Hopefully everything will work out positively. Thanks for your advice. I hope your mom is gioing to be okay, thats scarey. If you ever need to talk I am hear for you!