almost bedtime

[barb08]

The day was OK but none thing to write home about. The past couple hours have been none thing but anxiety and a deep void inside. Recently my med were increased for depression. I think am doing ok but time will tell. I want to call off work so bad its probably the anxiety. Any suggestions for anxiety?

[Hidden]

It’s really awful I know, I’ve had that and still have it. The problem is once you call off work for it, you get more tempted to keep doing it. I used to do that and eventually I went on medical leave from work, which I did need to but it has set me back. If you can realize that some times of the day you feel anxious and then others you don’t, you know how to ride out the wave of anxiety. Right before bed is super rough. I try to get my mind in the right place, I journal and listen to sermons by Charles Stanley or on another topic that relaxes me. I get my mind into another dimension. I also have to take sleeping medication and sometimes a small amount of Xanax or lorazepam to calm down.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I enjoy Dr. Stanley too 🌷🙂🌷

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❤️❤️❤️

[Marshall64]

Have you tried meditation? I put on a classical or new age music, light a candle and try to relax. It helps me at night and sometimes I fall asleep. Meditation for me is a work in progress. My mind wants to ruminate but if I can get it still even for a short time, I feel better. Gradually I'm trying to string together more of those calm episodes.

I have called in sick to work but then I'm home feeling guilty and it makes it worse and then I regret it. That is me though...

[Hidden]

Hello barb!

I primarily deal with depression, but since I also suffer with insomnia, I must be having some anxiety! I agree with lynnalice! Take her advice and keep us all informed about how you’re doing!

About calling in to work...I never do it. If I did, I’d never go in!! I experience a lot of physical issues at work and the best thing I’ve found is that pushing through it works better than anything! I might be tired, but I still got paid! I can say that I did it...working has always been my preferred option though.

Keep pushing forward and forget about the past and the future. You’re doing it! Wishing you the best 🌺🌞🌺

[barb08 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I will do that. Push forward

[anxietyisaliar]

Hey I know you replied to me earlier so you know I did take a day last week. I think it was the right choice for me at the time but I definitely see what some of the other commenters below are taking about that it is a slippery slope because now the desire to call off again is stronger. Right now I’m feeling stronger that I can tackle the day tomorrow (partly due to being on here and talking to like minded people) so I’m gonna put my faith in that feeling and hope it takes me all the way through tomorrow too!

[barb08 in reply to anxietyisaliar]

me too.

[foreverbeach11]

Hi barb08. I'm glad the day was okay for you. Have you thought that maybe focusing on work may cause anxiety? I know we are at work most of the hours of our week. For me, what I try to do is focus on things I enjoy and not think about work. You said you are doing okay so you probably are doing better. Maybe try to focus on something that's calming for you, for example reading a good book, listening to soothing, relaxing music, exercise, etc. The key for me is refocusing my the thoughts that make me anxious. Wishing you the best.