Anxiety Daily Check-In Point #3

Well, the situation may or may not resolve itself tomorrow. I am very much worried; but, most definitely not freaking out and panicking - which is what I would have done should this have happened 2 months ago before my CBT.

Thing is situations have built up upon one another (I can point to 16 major events/situations this month) having made me rather exhausted from all the angst.

I AM anxious today. Jittery, elevated breathing, trembling, and sore back. But I'm staying grounded and know there is another side to this mountain - one where I can relax in relief.

doing ok. things feel under control though precariously. there is always some worry in the back of my head. financial worries. worries about the cars and needed repairs, hubby's safety, hubby's job security. i am making myself more anxious writing a bout it. i think the medication is helping though. i notice little things, like after all the social stuff to get through this weekend i was able to crash when i got home and nap. in the past i would have been way too wound up. the edge is definitely taken off and it's easier to cope. that is good to remember when i am tempted to stop taking the meds.

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anxious about a few things today.

1 is, a company internet outage (the company i use) affecting more and more homes every day, and i'm just hoping that it's not going to affect mine.

and the other is something that's meant to be happening thursday.. someone coming to do some work in my bathroom.
so yeah.

came on here for a distraction

Suffering from stomach butterflies from last week. I got a massage today. That helps a whole lot. Now I' home I feel nauseous along with a little bit of indigestion.

My anxiety has been building over the past few days and got high enough for me to take medication this morning which has helped calm me down but made me very drowsy.

There has been a lot going on with my health and then our puppy got very ill on top of that. He is finally home now but has a long way to go to full recovery. It's been tough to see our little guy so ill and go through a surgery.

I'm also overwhelmed by all we have to do between now and May. We have to organize and then pack our house, get my hubby through major surgery, deal with my chronic health, and finally move to another state by June 1st. It seems a bit over bearing when I look at it as a big picture or one big goal. I need to pace myself and break things down into smaller chunks. *Takes slow deep breath* I hope that I can get it all done so that the move goes as smoothly as it can. We have a lot to do once we are in the new state. we need to find a new place, apply for state health care, find and build a medical team for my health and find hubby a doctor. Once settled in hubby needs to find a job. Sighs. Yes much needs to be done in the next few months.

You sound a bit overwhelmed with the thought of everything coming up... I think you have a great plan by trying to take things in smaller chunks . I need to take that idea in as well.

Anxiety is through the roof today... morning started out fine .. actually I was at ease for once in a long time then BAM! reality kicked in and so did my anxiety.

BlueEyedMomma, thats alot on your plate. i'll help by sending some positive vibes your way!!

just feel like my world is tumbling down around me even though it's not but i feel ill equipped.

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My relationship is so difficult. When you're with someone who has no understanding or empathy towards anxiety, it makes it so impossible to diffuse your feelings. We've been fighting all day and I'm trying my hardest to be here for my grandma on her birthday... It's so ugly.

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hi Septembersrain ,
I feel for you hun .some people don't understand or show empathy towards. someone who is suffering from anxiety .that is why I have my therapist who specializes in anxiety . she emphasizes with me when I have an anxiety attack cuz I had one when I was waiting for her to come from her mammogram appointment last year . some people say get over it its all in your head and don't know what is like to have an anxiety attack or a panic attack at all . my oldest sister is one of them . she doesn't care if I have a panic attack thinking that im mentally incompetent to have my money . she wants to keep it all to herself and give it to her pretend" grandchildren" and her stupid church . she can't prove that at all that is why im staying away from her and by the time she releases my money I will have my brother to handle it .




Diagnosis: Anxiety and depression
meds: Cymbalta 60 mgs at night
Vistrail 2 25 mgs daily for anxiety prn
50 mgs at night for insomnia with an additional 25 mgs=75 mgs when up past 1:00 in the morning

Some times I don't know if I'm having anxiety or depression, or both sometimes. I felt good when I got up this morning, better than when I went to sleep. But I did not feel like doing any of the things I need to do .... and then after more than a good part of the day was gone ---I started to feel anxious about what I need to do. Stressing about starting, and I cant seem to settle down. I'm hoping posting about it will help to divert some of the anxiousness so I cant start my work.

hang in the there friend, it may take affect faster than you think.

Thank you for this. It's nice to know I'm not alone. When you have a panic attack do you ever get really blurry vision?

I think my anxiety even helped attribute to my passing out periodically. They diagnosed it as a heart condition but I wonder if I didn't cause it on myself...

I know I need therapy, it's just so difficult to find the time or funds to do it.

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I just had an (positive) interview for a volunteer position. Gosh I was sick about it but I held on and took the plunge. But it wasn't long into the interview however that I found myself able to somwhat relax (I became conscious of my breathing and the feel of the fabric of my coat both of which were soothing). In the end I was offered several positions - including an occasional paid shift in their catering department. Wow.

I was amazed at myself for managing the fear and using some of the coping mechanisms I've learnt to doing so.

much less anxious today being home all day. when i am not out in public, i am not anxious about being judged.

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New medication seems to be working. Physical side effects at a minimum. Mind is a little more focused.

Feeling ******. I have been anxious since graduating college. I left college feeling like I didn't deserve it and eventually I have to be an adult soon and I'm not ready. Still battling issues from college (emotional ones) I feel like crap. anxious all day everyday. Will it end soon?

Anxiety level about average.

I feel like there is a hug block preventing me from moving forward with my life.

I don't have the bodily feelings of anxiety, though.

So I guess it's normal.

Anxiety became skyhigh when i went out of my house to catch up with some of my support group friends, and now fixing facebook is giving me anxiety again. Somehow my 30mg mirtazapine, 10mg diazepam and 0.5mg ativan had no effect, and i think one day i will die from high blood pressure due to anxiety.....

I'm starting to think I have an anxiety disorder of some kind. My moods fluctuate wildly within hours, the slightest thing sets me off thinking and thinking until I'm paralyzed with distraction from anything productive. Sometimes memories and guilt and worry will set off all kinds of physical reactions that just don't go away.

The thinking is the worst though. I feel like I'm annoying all of PC with my lengthy posts and threads for every troubling thought and emotional swing. But unless I get them out they overwhelm me. It hurts too...

No, I haven't had a good day.

My anxiety is bad today. Everything feels wrong and I wish so much it were all over. I want to do something but my avolition is stronger. My fears are stronger. So it will be another completely wasted day of years of wasted days. I wish I could change.

I woke up with anxiety shakes again today... the depression also taking its toll .. crying my eyes out again sucks! ...But hey I got out of bed so I guess that's a plus

I am in the same boat Angelique67 , I'm sorry you have to go through this . If you ever need to chat you are welcome to message me