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...
I wondered if anyone else has suffered in the same way that I have. Since the age of 14 (I am now 53), I have been woken up at night by the slightest noise. I would then quite often have an anxiety attack which would last about two hours. Sometimes it would get so bad that I wouldnt sleep all night for weeks. It totally destroyed my life. I tried everything and ended up living in the middle of a forest - even that wasnt quiet enough, now I have a white noise machine by my bed which helps but it is too late because my health is destroyed.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Sheesh!!! That's tough, about your health!! Is there no chance of turning it around, at least somewhat!!?
If you are still looking for ways to quiet the night, have you ever tried those silicone ear plugs? They're used by swimmers and by people who have to work in settings where noise levels are very loud.
They really work well!!! I used to work nights and had a difficult time sleeping during the day, and they really work well at blocking out sound!!!
They're pliable, so you can really shape them to your ear canal and form a seal, so to speak. Here, they can be found in the pharmacy department, by all the other 'ear' stuff.
Good luck and take care!!! I'm so sorry that your have such severe health problems!!!!