[vjdragonfly]

My stress level is so out the roof I'm about to pop. Stress is a major trigger for me. At times I just feel like curling up in bed and crying my eyes out, but most of the time I just feel like I am going to fly off the handle. I feel like I'm going to explode. My anxiety is out the roof and I am taking my klonopin daily which is highly unusual for me. Any suggestions on how to bring myself down. I am a ticking time bomb. I need help.

[Trippin2.0]

I usually knock myself the eff out when I get like that and want to avoid an implosion or explosion.


After a good ole nicely timed coma, I usually wake up feeling more centered, more grounded.


Its like giving my brain a reset.


Sure the stress is still there after I wake up, but at least it usually goes back down to manageable levels.


If it doesn't, well then I know for sure an episode is immanent.


Sorry things are so rough on you these days

[TRNRMOM]

Originally Posted by Trippin2.0

I usually knock myself the eff out when I get like that and want to avoid an implosion or explosion.


After a good ole nicely timed coma, I usually wake up feeling more centered, more grounded.


Its like giving my brain a reset.


Sure the stress is still there after I wake up, but at least it usually goes back down to manageable levels.


If it doesn't, well then I know for sure an episode is immanent.


Sorry things are so rough on you these days

please share how you knock yourself out when stressed; i am going thru a major stressful time now and no amount of klonopin or seroquel with other sleep meds put me out and the insomnia and racing thoughts continue. i have excellent sleep hygiene but when stressed, no sleep and then the cycle of mania/insomnia begin. am open to your suggestions/solutions.

[~Christina]

I have tried all sleep meds and APs and crap, Sometimes when nothing else works a shot or 3 of NyQuil can knock me down a bit.

As Lia mentioned sometimes the need to avoid a explosion or implosion is a must have and sleep is the best way to get some quick relief.

A good hard run or asss busting Cardio workout can help burn off some of meltdown hell energy.

I always keep a few ugly cheap plates I find at thrift stores for cases in which I seriously need to break shyt, It can be helpful to just smash things once in a while. Cathartic in fact. I buy the ugliest plates on the planet ,, No one needs those hidious Christmas plates from the 80's

Hope you are able to find some relief, I know how bad it sucks

[vjdragonfly]

Calmed down some, it's the weekend so I should be able to somewhat slow time and find some time to relax. Thank you for all your comments.

((((((( vj ))))))) I was thinking about you at work today and wondering how you were doing...

Originally Posted by Trippin2.0

I usually knock myself the eff out when I get like that and want to avoid an implosion or explosion.

Same here, and I word it the exact same way.

Can vouch for the power physical motion thing too. Physical issues keep me from the option now, but, a memory of such a time of needing to
come down from a through-the-roof state...
I'd just kicked a hole in the wall, felt strongly impelled to run off balcony (second floor, lol) into a pool (which was totally unrealistic!) AND kept wanting to, and seeing myself, wrestling tigers. And winning(!)

Oh. Wait. That was the unrealistic part!

Went on a very determined power walk. It did help. Quite a bit. It was certainly a better option than trying to fly or the tigers!

Clearly missed the pre- loosing it window of opportunity though. You'd probably have even better results to try it then. A (positive) pre-emptive strike!

Hopefully you got a little relaxing chuckle in there...

You're not alone. Let us know how it goes, ok? (Glad it is the weekend for you!)

[vjdragonfly]

Getting some quiet time today, nothing bombarding at me to do, other then dinner and I can handle that. Husband is in bed, son off to a friend's house tonight, and I don't have to pick my daughter up for work today. Even though I know it is not going to last, I'm enjoying my leisurely day with no outside stresses.

[Trippin2.0]

I cherish stress free days, hope it lasts.

[~Christina]

Glad you found some quality " me time "