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Hello everyone,

How do I keep myself from just laying in bed? I'm so afraid to get up and do stuff because of how I feel all day every day. I'm making myself worse and weak I'm afraid for my heart but it's so hard to do stuff idk what to do I just cry I'm so scared πŸ˜”πŸ˜©πŸ˜’

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I'm sorry to hear you're having a hard time. I know what it's like. What you might consider doing is spending some time reading about anxiety, what causes it and why, and ways to try to cope with it. Then try some of the suggestions to see if they work for you. There is a lot of information out there. I resisted doing anything about my anxiety for a long time and just stayed sick, so I think you are correct that staying in bed is probably not the solution. Speaking only from my own experience, it took me awhile to accept that I had an illness, then it took me even longer to accept that I needed to do something about it. I allowed myself to get stuck in self-pity for awhile - in a "why me?" mindset that didn't help at all. The good news is that there are tools to help relieve anxiety and depression, if we take time to learn about them, practice them, and use them on a regular basis. All of that is easier said than done I know, but you are in my thoughts and I believe you can do it.

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LadyJJβ€’ in reply toSober2007

Thank you so much can you recommend a book/s πŸ™‚

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Sober2007β€’ in reply toLadyJJ

I would maybe start by searching online if you can for articles about anxiety, to learn more about the root causes and ways to help you manage it. My therapist also recommended mindfulness techniques to me and suggested The Mindful Way Workbook, which I have been working on and it has been helpful to me. She also suggested that I learn about "grounding" exercises which I've been looking into but don't know a lot about yet. What I'm finding is that a lot of my anxiety is related to projecting into the future or dwelling on the past (particularly past mistakes in my case), even though I can't necessarily see that at first when it comes on. Trying to learn to be more aware in the present moment has been helping me some. So has reaching out to others, like you are doing which is great. Maybe keep asking questions and you'll find more suggestions from others here too. I'm not an expert - just another person doing my best to get through another day like you :)

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JAYnLAβ€’ in reply toLadyJJ

Hi LadyJJ - I'm a big fan of the books and audiobooks by Dr. Claire Weekes - if you look her up you'll find them. They are AWESOME at laying a foundation for your recovery.

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mshienie

Yeah, reading your post I am sorry you are having a hard time getting out of bed. i have been there before. It is tough. I would recommend you doing things that you enjoy to stay away from the negativity that surrounds your mind. Don't let people make you feel down also. I know that has been a big issue for me as well. I wish you luck on your journey. You got a lot of supportive people here for you and I am sure they understand what your feeling as well.

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