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ARGH. I hate that.

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So, I was in bed. Nice and warm, comfortable and ready to get some sleep when all of a sudden I was attacked by all of these negative thoughts. They came out of nowhere! The next thing I knew, I was shaking and crying. I turned on the tv and hoped that some anime would cheer me up, and it didn't... And now here I am. Awake, paranoid, and upset.
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*hugs* did you want to talk? you can PM me.
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I can share relaxation techniques with you if you like
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-huggles 13blues- I'm not sure... right now I'm just.. BLEH.
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That'd be great, Wyatt. Thank you.
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i understand...been there! i was only diagnosed with anxiety yesterday, so i'm not much help, but i can relate and send *hugs*
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-huggles leahanne- Thank ya.
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progressive muscle relaxation is a good one...makes the mind and the physical body work together and helps eliminate the bad thoughts...or puts them at bay for some amount of time.
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Try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgG4vDfcJek
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Dial up = Videos load mega slow. :(

Laynie, I've tried that before and it worked for a good 10 minutes and then I start falling asleep. But I have this thing where I'll be only half asleep and the slightest noise, touch or anything will make me jump out of my skin.
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Ah bugger, you so need to get broadband.
Try chanting Om Mani Padme Hum to yourself over and over in a quiet soothing voice. It's a famous tibetan monks chant, very good for calming.
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I understand that completely. I am the same exact way. I can get so relaxed and just about completely asleep and then the littlest thing will wake me and I have the worst time trying to get back to sleep.
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