Anxiety Daily Check-In point #8

Breaking Dawn · Feb 25, 2022 at 02:49 PM

I think I'm doing pretty good right now.

Feb 25, 2022 at 05:32 PM

Going to meet my friend for brunch tomorrow morning, got another library trip completed today and had take out lunch from a place I hadn't been in years (it was pretty good). It's warmer today and the dogs and I had several nice long walks. Tonight I want to watch a movie, but my brain can only handle about 20 minutes at a time. I could pause the movie but it might take all night to get through. Still, I do need to work on my attention span. Ooh, look, shiny.

On the whole, feeling pretty good today. Which, quite frankly, is a little scary. I tend to wait for the other shoe to drop when things are good. Tick, tock, tick, tock...

Mountaindewed · Feb 26, 2022 at 01:38 PM

My anxiety has been ok today. I got out of my house this morning without an issue and I got grocery shopping done. My med management was better then it normally is so I think that may have something to do with it.

Feb 28, 2022 at 01:17 PM

Not sure if it's fate or just cause and effect, but my anxiety is up quite a bit today. Started late last night and is continuing. Like I said last time, I tend to get anxious when I have a good day. Then wait for the universe to pay me back. So, not sure if this is that, or just the standard up and down that my life and mood takes. I did have a good conversation with my friend and that helped a lot to make Saturday good. Last night was a pity party for myself about where I am in life compared to where I could be if I'd just stayed on the runaway train of life. I could probably live longer with the less stress, but then I just feel disappointed in myself for not living up to my potential. 6 of a dozen, half of another, I guess.

Mountaindewed · Mar 01, 2022 at 12:37 PM

My anxiety has been bad all day. I was on the verge of a panic attack while getting my haircut. My leg was actually shaking and I was trying very hard to control it. I wanted to just leave But there was nothing I could do. Then this dude I guess waiting to get his haircut actually did have a panic attack. The monthly sirens went off and he said something about Putin then had a full blown meltdown.

This Ukraine situation is just really getting to everyone. I hope my trip in a couple days helps me.

Breaking Dawn · Mar 01, 2022 at 01:57 PM

I have to keep myself distracted or I suddenly feel anxious & sad.

Pinny · Mar 01, 2022 at 03:07 PM

I was particularly anxious today, my hands were trembling a lot when I was out at the shops. Im not sure why...maybe worried I would see someone I know? Maybe worried what people would think?
Im hoping tomorrow will be a less anxious day.

Deilla · Mar 01, 2022 at 06:49 PM

Anxiety has been very high today. My mom was supposed to drive me to the big city for an important meeting. She backed out this morning. I couldn't drive myself. I missed the meeting. I cried and cried today cause it was too much for me.

Yzen · Mar 02, 2022 at 12:57 PM

Extra high anxiety today. I've tried numerous things to help calm me. A few helped a little.

Mountaindewed · Mar 02, 2022 at 02:21 PM

I can't tell if I'm anxious or hungry. I've had all my valium and I've eaten today but not a huge amount. Things have been stressful in general lately and today was kinda odd. Especially in therapy. I'm also getting ready to leave the state in the morning for a few days. So I'm not sure.

I have a couple blisters on my finger from zipping up a tough zipper yesterday. One of them popped a bit this morning so there is like this tiny hole in it and I am concerned about bacteria and germs and stuff getting underneath the hole and spreading to my entire finger.

Mar 02, 2022 at 09:07 PM

I'm so tired of being afraid all the time. Just when I get a handle on one worry and it starts to subside, I begin to worry about something else. After talking with my friend I felt on top of the world because I was able to put my worries to bed with some good logic, and was maybe even looking forward to the future, which hasn't been the case for me in years. Then the last couple of days, my anxiety has given me several other things to worry about. Now I'm afraid of dying and of living, of failing and being successful, of a dozen different scenarios for the future, most of which can't even happen. I'm ready to be done with life and ready to live it with gusto. I am so tired of it all.

How am I ever going to get out of this mindset if just being happy makes me scared.

Breaking Dawn · Mar 02, 2022 at 09:46 PM

I have been feeling sad & scared much of the time. Thank goodness for these forums. It's so hard sometimes. Thank you, all of you, for being here! I know you are hurting, but you post & keep trying, which gives me strength sometimes. I hope it's ok to say God bless you, dear friends.

04:45 PM

The universe is reminding me today that I need a nudge to make a decision on some minor issue with my life. I realize that, that is all the universe is doing. Nudging me to take action. I'd rather the universe give me answers. Trying to come up with them for myself sucks. With all of the collective experience of every living being on this rock and the entirety of the universe, you'd think I could at least get a "yeah, just do this."

I wish living was just a fraction of a percent easier. Not rainbows and unicorns, just a smidge easier. Maybe a Magic 8 Ball that actually works and has more options. "Oh, magic 8 ball, what should I do?" "Answer is unclear, but have a cookie anyway."

made08 · Mar 04, 2022 at 03:26 PM

I was going to go to the grocery store this morning but my plans didn't go as planned. My dad went with my brother instead and bought all of the stuff. I have to plan because of my anxiety.

Mountaindewed · Mar 07, 2022 at 06:03 PM

I had a lot of anxiety as it is today and it does not help that I am at a legit increase risk for a heart attack or a stroke. So I have to figure out how to calm down. Today I limited my caffeine, deactivated my facebook, and got into reading again. Plus I drank more water then normal.

Breaking Dawn · Mar 07, 2022 at 07:42 PM

My anxiety is manageable right now.

Mar 08, 2022 at 03:35 PM

It's been a rollercoaster for a couple of days. But right now I'm freaking out quite a bit. I have this big task I need to complete soon. If I don't my life will be in a pretty precarious place. The worst case with the task, has very little possibility but it's still not zero. I talked to my friend about it a couple weeks back and they did some research and said it's shouldn't be too difficult and should work out. I have no actual evidence for believing the worst case and I have, at the very least, my friend's research to support the better case. But I can't stop assuming that the worst case is all that I'm likely to get. I'm so negative about everything that I just assume my life is circling the bottom of a toilet and then POOF, life will be over. Gggaahhhh! I hate feeling like this. My logical brain knows better, but my emotions are getting the better of me. Again.

Hey universe, I asked for a meteor to crash through my ceiling. Should I go paint a giant X on my roof to help guide you? Let's go!

Mountaindewed · Mar 08, 2022 at 04:12 PM

My anxiety was really bad this morning. Then it took a break for a few hours. Now its bad again. Its too early for any of my night meds so I either need to use distraction or just deal with it until I can take my meds.

Mar 09, 2022 at 03:09 PM

Generally things are a tiny bit better today. Not so much up and down of my mood and my anxiety is dampened. It is cold and snowy here today, but I got out very early for some groceries, because something I like was on super sale (while supplies last) so I made sure to get some. But I've not thought that much about S (you know what I mean, but I am not allowed to discuss it here). I'm not sure why things are even a little better today, considering the weather, but I'll take it.

This big task I have is still hanging over my head. I'm not sure why I can't just get it done. It will be stressful and will probably send my anxiety through the roof while doing it, but once done the clouds part and sunshine comes in. Just can't make myself do it and I don't know why. Would I really rather be homeless or S instead of doing this task? Feels like it for some reason.

cygne · Mar 09, 2022 at 04:09 PM

took my usual medication but not the "emergency pills", but I still can't stand the noise outside ...
everything's just really loud, but it's been a good day once I got back inside / got away from people.

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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Feb 25, 2022 at 02:49 PM #541 I think I'm doing pretty good right now. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,235 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,783 hugs given	Feb 26, 2022 at 01:38 PM #543 My anxiety has been ok today. I got out of my house this morning without an issue and I got grocery shopping done. My med management was better then it normally is so I think that may have something to do with it. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Mar 01, 2022 at 01:57 PM #546 I have to keep myself distracted or I suddenly feel anxious & sad. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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Pinny Grand Member Member Since Feb 2022 Location: Scotland Posts: 772 2 768 hugs given	Mar 01, 2022 at 03:07 PM #547 I was particularly anxious today, my hands were trembling a lot when I was out at the shops. Im not sure why...maybe worried I would see someone I know? Maybe worried what people would think? Im hoping tomorrow will be a less anxious day.
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Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Mar 01, 2022 at 06:49 PM #548 Anxiety has been very high today. My mom was supposed to drive me to the big city for an important meeting. She backed out this morning. I couldn't drive myself. I missed the meeting. I cried and cried today cause it was too much for me. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’
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Yzen Magnate Member Since Apr 2016 Location: North America Posts: 2,168 7 4,766 hugs given	Mar 02, 2022 at 12:57 PM #549 Extra high anxiety today. I've tried numerous things to help calm me. A few helped a little.
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made08 Member Member Since Feb 2015 Location: United States Posts: 458 9 206 hugs given	Mar 04, 2022 at 03:26 PM #554 I was going to go to the grocery store this morning but my plans didn't go as planned. My dad went with my brother instead and bought all of the stuff. I have to plan because of my anxiety.
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,235 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,783 hugs given	Mar 07, 2022 at 06:03 PM #555 I had a lot of anxiety as it is today and it does not help that I am at a legit increase risk for a heart attack or a stroke. So I have to figure out how to calm down. Today I limited my caffeine, deactivated my facebook, and got into reading again. Plus I drank more water then normal. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Mar 07, 2022 at 07:42 PM #556 My anxiety is manageable right now. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,235 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,783 hugs given	Mar 08, 2022 at 04:12 PM #558 My anxiety was really bad this morning. Then it took a break for a few hours. Now its bad again. Its too early for any of my night meds so I either need to use distraction or just deal with it until I can take my meds. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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