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Rough day

SouthernBellex
SouthernBellex

Hi everyone.


Today has been a rough day for me. Not really sure why.  I thought I was doing better handling my anxiety and racing thoughts but they just came popping back out of the blue.. does it ever get easier?  I know it takes time and all but some times I just wish I could go back to how I used to be and not feel so crazy like I have for the last month..not even sure what has sparked all this craziness and crazy thoughts .. idk...I just needed to vent cause this stuff has really gotten the best of me today.. I just want to feel better again.   I hope y'all are having a nice day.    Thanks for listening .. I really appreciate how helpful y'all have been .. 

jessekay
jessekay
Your not alone I have the same problem time to time especially when I need to sleep just now it passes and you be ok
Community LeaderMid
Mid
You've taken the important first step in writing it out.

Keep a daily private journal to help you sort through your pattern of thoughts.

Best wishes as you find your better balance.
singlem
singlem
Yea, I too had a rough day today. And I was looking forward to Saturday. Not sure why this happens randomly. I agree with the comment that sleep is important! I am hoping for a better day tomorrow.
Secouya
Secouya
Your not alone, SB. I have had a rough week. I agree that sleep is helpful. When your anxiety is high, relaxation techniques to calm your symptoms are important. There are a variety of techniques including: deep breathing from your lower belly to calm the flight or fight instinct that anxiety causes, meditation, gentle exercises, warm bath or anything you find relaxing. What helps me a lot is a weighted blanket and weighted shoulder wrap.

I hope you feel better soon.
arfie
arfie
Hope the venting helped, Belle. 'Tis amazing how often it does.

Proof unavailable, but I solidly believe it was gratitude/appreciation exercises which made my daily anxiety bouts easier to manage. The bouts still happen, but inserting gratitude and appreciation exercises between the bouts helped me skip the spiral draining effect of either/or logic. Those exercises help me see good in my worst days. I doesn't need to let a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel.

But that is me. . .

Continued support while you find what works for you, Belle. Listening. . .
OCDeity
OCDeity
I hate it when the crummies get the best of me! Then the more that I worry, the more I worry about worrying.

I find that even a short walk can sometimes help.

Be patient and gentle with yourself.
SouthernBellex
SouthernBellex
Thanks everyone (:
Sending healing vibes to everyone
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Belle positive self talk can go a long way. Find or make up a positive phrase that you can repeat when you feel upset. For me I just say, “Thy will be done”. It helps me feel better when something bad happens. Another phrase I like is, “ I can be changed by what happens to me but I refuse to be reduced by it.”
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