Swimming against the tide

Woke up with too much anxiety. So much to do today. Feeling down.
I wish I felt more capable. I will keep pushing forward. Sometimes I wish things weren't so hard.

Sorry you're struggling ((Elana05)). Take some slow deep breaths and make a list with the priorities at the top. Take it one thing at a time and near the end of the day, reward yourself. You don't have to do everything and that's okay. Good luck.

I've had a lot of days like those lately myself. I've been taking deep breaths and getting out for some walks. Been focusing on only one thing at a time and not trying to take on too much. Sending good wishes your way. Hang in there.

Thanks so much lynn P. and Fresia. I will remember to take those deep breaths. I am so glad the sun is out today. I got to the hardware store and had some wood cut to help brace the air-conditioner. The day before yesterday I even installed it almost all by myself. I didn't ever give myself credit for doing that. I can work to get things done around the house - but since I'm not working right now I feel like it's never enough. I guess that's the part I wish I felt more capable in... deep breath. I know I'll get there. Thanks again.

I have the same trouble sometimes feeling guilty for not working, and like I need to be doing something constantly. It's hard for me to just sit and relax because I feel guilty that I am not cleaning or doing work of some kind. I still struggle with this myself so I don't have any answers, but just try not to be too hard on yourself and take things one step at a time. I recently had a long to-do list. I didn't get it all done in one day or even two, but if I manage to get one or two major things done a day then eventually I get through them all, and that's okay too.

Perhaps picking up meditation would help you be more serene when you feel anxious.

Hi Elana05, congrats on the air conditioner. I know I would be proud of myself if I could do that and you actually did do it. So I'm proud of you for you. Hope you feel better, shaggy

Also for me, exercise really helps when I am feeling super anxious. I am sorry it is so hard, I can sympathize. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Sorry for your pain Elana, hope tomorrow is a new day with less pain....

Hi Elana05----I am hoping along with all the others that you will feel less pain
as time goes by.

Anxiety is a big barrier for me also-----breathing, and staying in the moment helps for me----------------sending you hugs--theo