One of those nights

[Dogmom55]

I'm having one of those nights where I am just constantly in a panic.... Heart racing, tingling in face and limbs, dread feeling in stomach... I can not think of anything that set my anxiety off... Tried my coping skills .. meditating, listening to music, yoga... Nothing is helping... Thought I'd try writing it out on here and see if that helps.

[LovelySnow]

Hi Dogmom55. I'm sorry you're having a rough night.

[Dogmom55 in reply to LovelySnow]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[LovelySnow in reply to Dogmom55]

Is writing on here helping at all?

[Dogmom55 in reply to LovelySnow]

It actually is alot. I find when I put it out there I feel a bit lifted off my shoulders...

[LovelySnow in reply to Dogmom55]

Great.

[bonkers65]

I don't know what to say except I hope you feel better soon.

[Dogmom55 in reply to bonkers65]

Thank you

[IheartDogs]

I'm so sorry you're feeling so anxious tonight. How were you feeling today? Maybe you can think about when you last felt good, calm... And really absorb that feeling so it can become a part of you again. Hope you feel better soon 💚

[Dogmom55 in reply to IheartDogs]

That is a great idea. I took a bath in Epsom salt and it seemed to finally calm it for now. Thank you for responding.

[Timmypliskin]

Just keep writing...

It seems like there is always someone here to at least listen....

Hang in there .

[Dogmom55 in reply to Timmypliskin]

It really helped to write it out... I felt some instant relief after putting it out into the universe and not worrying about being judged. Thank you.

[Hidden]

I don’t get the tingles but my mind keeps me up at night too. if writing helps, you could start a journal/diary and if it’s a regular thing, maybe you should see a doctor about something to help you sleep.

[Dogmom55 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Journaling does help. Unfortunately part of my anxiety is health and I can't take any medications without freaking myself out 😔

[Hidden in reply to Dogmom55]

i feel ya. i always hated taking pills myself. i still only take them when i don’t have much of an option. you could always try meditation; it’s not perfect but it helps to chill you you out. chamomile tea is good for sleep too.