[Introvrtd1]

I find myself pacing a lot.....Ive logged an average of over 20,000 steps a day on my pedometer....

Agitated, restless, anxious....

[Introvrtd1]

3:30am....up an hour ago after only two hours sleep....

Pacing already

[Ukny96]

I was up early too after about 2 hours sleep. Feeling tired now but got to get through the stressful work day ahead.

Hang in there.

[Misssy2]

Originally Posted by Introvrtd1

3:30am....up an hour ago after only two hours sleep....

Pacing already

Have you ever been diagnosed with Attention Deficit (disorders)?
This is common for me as well..I pace especially when on the phone and become extremley restless.

I opened this post because I am extremely restless the last couple of days and pacing seems like it would help me to calm down.

But, it seems it would just trouble me more as it is you that I have another quirky thing to deal with.

I don't know what medication you are on...but have you ever tried any herbal teas like Chamomile? I don't get the concept of drinking a cup of fluid prior to bed (cause of the peeing factor)...but I have drank Chamomile during the day and it does bring a type of ease over me.

[eastside0434]

When I smoke my medical MJ,I pace a lot,drove my dog crazy
Had to quit cause I wore out my shoes.
Now I go barefoot ,kinda like a Monkey.
I need a banana.

[Introvrtd1]

Originally Posted by Misssy2

Have you ever been diagnosed with Attention Deficit (disorders)?
This is common for me as well..I pace especially when on the phone and become extremley restless.

I opened this post because I am extremely restless the last couple of days and pacing seems like it would help me to calm down.

But, it seems it would just trouble me more as it is you that I have another quirky thing to deal with.

I don't know what medication you are on...but have you ever tried any herbal teas like Chamomile? I don't get the concept of drinking a cup of fluid prior to bed (cause of the peeing factor)...but I have drank Chamomile during the day and it does bring a type of ease over me.

Im not on any meds for ADD or anything like that. I do however drink chamomile and ginger tea on occasion. They both have anti-anxiety properties comparable to xanax and other anxiety meds in general.

They do help, but I agree there is the peeing factor when taken before bed. Im also taking L-Theanine and magnesium. Potassium chloride is what Im prescribed to keep from getting low. It helps with blood pressure, which helps kee anxiety down.

Thanks Missy.

Intro

[Misssy2]

There is a frigin AWESOME sleep aide I use that is natural and I have had chronic insomnia for over 2 years...but this helps me fall asleep FAST and when I wake up to pee my 2-3 times...I usually fall back to sleep fast.

OLLY Restful Sleep look it up its in the pharmacy..about 15 bucks.
Gummy bears
taste good.
THEY WORK.

I get mine at CVS. And a couple of times that I had trouble falling back asleep when I first started taking them I just chewed 1 more gummy...pretty harmless..pretty amazing.

[Introvrtd1]

getting a lot of miles in.....walking

[Introvrtd1]

it's only 7pm and i've been pacing since noon. According to my pedometer i've got over 25,000 steps in so far and im not done yet.....i usually stop when its time for bed.

[Verity81]

Do you go out to walk or do you pace around the house? I used to have a terrible time with agitation. I'd wake up and wouldn't be able to keep still. Eventually they gave me low dose olanzepine which seemed to do the trick after one dose

[Introvrtd1]

Originally Posted by Verity81

Do you go out to walk or do you pace around the house? I used to have a terrible time with agitation. I'd wake up and wouldn't be able to keep still. Eventually they gave me low dose olanzepine which seemed to do the trick after one dose

I pace around the house, and at work. Yesterday i logged over 34,000 steps. My feet were sore by time I went to bed.
.Yes i get agitated and anxious. If I sit down i get more anxious so i pace some more. till im finally exhausted.

[Verity81]

Sounds like extreme agitation, are you on any meds?

[Introvrtd1]

Originally Posted by Verity81

Sounds like extreme agitation, are you on any meds?

Used to be on benzos (ativan) and paxil years ago....I started developing a benzo addiction and had to quit.....Paxil had side effects I wasn't willing to deal with.

I use homeopathy, herbs, and teas to calm down. So far so good.

[Introvrtd1]

I don't always pace due to anxiety.....Sometimes its just for light exercise and helps me sleep, even when I feel fine..

[Verity81]

Well you'll be fit and healthy anyway! I should really think about moving more myself especially as I want to lose weight.
If your into natural remedies maybe try some mindful meditation. It apparently helps to calm the brain

[Introvrtd1]

Pacing for several days. I average 20,000 steps a day. I call it my comfort zone. Its how I cope with anxiety.