How are you coping today? #6

Jan 24, 2022, 06:33 PM

When my anxiety acts up (like it is now) I just try to get through each minute. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to die today, so I'll keep myself occupied with some funny TV and maybe an early bedtime. Snuggles with my dogs will also help.

Aviza · Jan 24, 2022, 06:48 PM

Felling sad, a bit depressed. Life is just not what I wanted or planned on and I'm getting tired of trying.

88Butterfly88 · Jan 24, 2022, 08:52 PM

Been trying to distract myself with games

Jan 25, 2022, 12:37 PM

One foot in front of the other, one step at a time, one day at a time. Anything else stokes my anxiety and I can't deal with that at the moment. Tired and frustrated by my life.

Discombobulated · Jan 25, 2022, 02:30 PM

I enjoyed seeing my friends today but I’m feeling anxious now particularly about one of them, I think though that I’m just in worry mode and this is the culprit. I’m worrying about pretty much everything and everyone these days.

I’m distracting this evening and going to clean the bathroom then watch some TV.

Mountaindewed · Jan 25, 2022, 08:28 PM

This morning I got my anxiety under control and something happened yesterday that made me confident that I could return to work. This place I want to apply at is about 10 hours a week so it would be good for me who hasn't worked in almost 2 years. I don't know the pay but it would be enough to let me keep seeing my therapist every week and pay off my extra expenses but its not too much so that I would lose my insurance which is really really important.

But then my doctors office called with some news and the stuff I was feeling yesterday came back and I feel like I should hold off once again on going back because of my health issues. Its just frustrating that legit stuff keeps pushing this back. But at least I have the confidence to go back now.

Aviza · Jan 25, 2022, 09:31 PM

Unsure what I'm feeling because too much is happening. I'm stressed, but excited. Trying to figure out how to accomplish what I want to accomplish. Life is so full of choices and that is a weak area of mine. I'm a person full of regrets. based on my previous choices.

Discombobulated · Jan 26, 2022, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

This morning I got my anxiety under control and something happened yesterday that made me confident that I could return to work. This place I want to apply at is about 10 hours a week so it would be good for me who hasn't worked in almost 2 years. I don't know the pay but it would be enough to let me keep seeing my therapist every week and pay off my extra expenses but its not too much so that I would lose my insurance which is really really important.

But then my doctors office called with some news and the stuff I was feeling yesterday came back and I feel like I should hold off once again on going back because of my health issues. Its just frustrating that legit stuff keeps pushing this back. But at least I have the confidence to go back now.

That’s fantastic- I hope you can get back into part time work as soon as possible/your health allows!

Mountaindewed · Jan 26, 2022, 05:36 PM

I'm doing ok today. I'm still not feeling well but I've really been pushing the fluids, gatorade and water, and I've been taking tylenol and it does seem to be making a diffrence. My anxiety also has not been too bad and therapy went well. Basically today I just went to threapy and the grocery store then I rested all day.

Deilla · Jan 27, 2022, 07:42 AM

I'm not coping at all.

Jan 27, 2022, 02:13 PM

Staying inside out of the snow and cold. Listening to music and dealing with computer files. Feeling OK so far.

Mountaindewed · Jan 27, 2022, 03:29 PM

I'm pretty anxious right now after doing well all day but I don't know whats up so I'm guessing I may just need my last med early tonight. I coped well all day though.

Mountaindewed · Jan 28, 2022, 04:33 PM

Once I decided to take the risk and toss out the visteril in exchange for an ativan and 2 valium a day my frustration about my med situation greatly decreased. I am however getting that headache nausea thing again but I am hoping the tylenol I just took kicks in. The fact I did not need pain meds until late in the afternoon makes me think I am getting better physically.

Jan 30, 2022, 02:06 PM

Listening to an "Alternative Folk" playlist and keeping on my file organizing. Weather is warmer so the dogs and I had a nice long walk this morning and may again this afternoon. Good lunch too. Not a terrible day.

Mountaindewed · Jan 30, 2022, 05:14 PM

I was finally just like F it and I went back to my regular dose of valium after several painful days of being down one. I'll have my moment with my Pdocs office in a few days. Getting back on the normal dose cleared up my mental health so now my physical issues are just more obvious. I know I didn't cope the greatest though. But valium is a tough med to go down from 3 to even 2 a day.

Discombobulated · Jan 31, 2022, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I was finally just like F it and I went back to my regular dose of valium after several painful days of being down one. I'll have my moment with my Pdocs office in a few days. Getting back on the normal dose cleared up my mental health so now my physical issues are just more obvious. I know I didn't cope the greatest though. But valium is a tough med to go down from 3 to even 2 a day.

I have heard about Valium from other people that it’s very very difficult to taper off.

Discombobulated · Jan 31, 2022, 08:23 AM

Back to work after a break and the staffing is just terrible with covid and other sickness, so just got to knuckle down and get on with it. I can only do what I can do.

Jan 31, 2022, 01:21 PM

Back to my organizing. Had a walk with the dogs and feeling a bit better. I really want to get back to my music listening, which always makes me feel better, but of late has been pretty sparse.

Mountaindewed · Jan 31, 2022, 05:33 PM

I've been doing well all day by using distraction. Now that the TV is off I am starting to feel things again. Physical things though. Mental health wise I've been good since going back on the valium.

I did get a bit annoyed at my mom but I do feel like shes being a bit silly and kinda reckless so I don't really feel like I was in the wrong.

Mountaindewed · Feb 02, 2022, 03:15 PM

I told my therapist today that I am in a better place then I was this time last year, which is very true but it seems every year at this time its pretty misereable. Either mood wise or weather wise. I'm coping ok though.

Deilla · Feb 02, 2022, 07:43 PM

By playing loud thunder to block out the sound of a barking dog.

Discombobulated · Feb 03, 2022, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Deilla

By playing loud thunder to block out the sound of a barking dog.

What a clever idea - hoping it helps until the dog stops barking.

Discombobulated · Feb 03, 2022, 10:24 AM

Coping fine, work has been just fine despite my worries about the staffing with our mini covid wave.

Mountaindewed · Feb 03, 2022, 06:28 PM

I was doing crappy this morning and early afternoon. Now I feel ok. Normally its the other way around. I think getting my weekly shot may have something to do with it. I'm not disapointed about my birthday and the weather anymore. I am used to it now. I am just glad I am way more stable then I was last year at this time.

Mountaindewed · Feb 04, 2022, 05:04 PM

I coped well today. I didn't do anything. There wasn't anything I could do anyways. But I was in good spirits about things and I got a couple things ordered and a few freebies in some emails. I didn't stress about much. I have a slight cold but I don't feel sick. My weight contiunes to go down and my appetite continues to stay low. I am eating healthier so I'm wondering if thats part of the reason my mood has increased. My therapist and I made a food log a couple of weeks ago and we have been discussing it in our sessions and its been helpful. Tommorow I can get out and do a couple things.

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