Anxiety Daily Check-In point #7

hoping to relax and take it easy today....my anxiety hasn't eased up since Tuesday

My anxiety was pretty low all day. I had a large iced coffee, a Mountain Dew, and a can of Tab Between 8 and 11 this morning. and then a medium Coke at 1:15. But I only took one Xanax and that was at 3:45 in the afternoon. I haven’t taken my visteral yet. I just don’t understand this anxiety one bit. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to it.

I got really stressed for a while today, but I finally got it under control. I talked to myself & I listened as if to someone else. I felt better after that.

@Breaking Dawn, that's great that your self-talk helped. I've done a lot of reading on the importance of positive self-talk. Sometimes I like to listen to audio files with positive messages as though I'm saying it to myself. It makes a big difference. I've read a lot of Shad Helmstettor. Don't know if you're familiar with him. He has some great books on the subject.

Today I'm less anxious. I haven't been watching as much of the news. And I think I slept fairly well. I plan to get more sleep and do some relaxing stuff today.

I am feeling much less anxious today. I rested yesterday and had no expectations for myself other than to try to relax. I think it carried over to today. I'm thankful.

I went out earlier by myself to do a 10 minute walk. I'm worried about going to the pharmacy that is a mile away from home because I have a refill left. My parents don't want to pick it up for me.

I was pretty much fine from 7-noon. Then my anxiety was bad from 12-3:30. But then I took my meds and I was able to shower and I feel a lot better and I am so ready for tomorrow. I’ve been waiting for this since I was 12.

@Mountaindewed, I wish you well for tomorrow. Hope you get good sleep and recover quickly.

I had some high anxiety taking the learner permit exam because I am afraid of cops. I start feeling nauseous, shaky,and start feeling like I was hyperventilating. I did really well on my exam and pass.

Yay for passing! You got through it!

I am extrememly calm this morning. I have a feeling today is going to be a good day.

I have had a very interesting morning so far. Filled with science & wonder & spiritual things. No anxiety right now.

I wish that were true for me.

@childofchaos thank you

That is great advice! I will keep that in mind.

I am calm this afternoon. I played my game for a while. That really helped me. Later today I will read and relax more. Hope everyone is well today!

I finished a task that I was dreading. I feel calmer now that it is done and hope I can keep it that way.

I've been apprensive & depressed off & on throughout the day, probably because I haven't had enough sleep, so the emotions are more fragile. So I've been going easy on myself & trying to keep myself quiet & distracted with tv & internet.

I feel calm this morning. I think I got enough sleep, which is really helping to relax me. I have a few chores that I don't look forward to. But I will reward myself for doing them. That helps motivate me.

currently I am feeling anxious that I'm going to have raw sausage for dinner

it may sound stupid, but when it comes to making hot dogs I'm not very good at cooking them- and the last time I actually froze my teeth

I'm happy for you.

I'm worried about taking the driver exam because of my hearing disability and because I have a fear of being around cops. Any suggestions?

You could make sure they are aware of your hearing disability and any needs before they start the exam. I think it is better to over communicate.

I would guess the person doing the exam is just a motor vehicle employee, so it is not a policeman. Maybe reminding yourself of that might help. They spend their day giving exams and filling out forms.

Sending support hugs your way.

Okay. ADA is fighting for hearing disability because they don't want us to drive. I have to go to the state police to do the exam. It a police officer who doing the exam.

Oh I didn't realize, I hope it all goes well for you, Buffy01.