Can't get out of bed

[Ja2019ki]

I'm at a very low point today. I can't make myself get out of bed. The anxiety is too much. I'm literally shaking. What helps you when you have days like this?

[Hidden]

For me I feed as many positive thoughts that I can into my mind...watch a good movie, tv show, light a candle, do a jigsaw puzzle, go out and garden or a walk in my yard...at times I have to force myself...yet once I do..I feel so much better for it...also slow deep breathing is helpful....

I wish for you peace of mind...

Dump trucks of groovy love, peace, light, joy and hugs!

[Ja2019ki in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for responding. I'm going to take my dog for a walk.

[Hidden in reply to Ja2019ki]

That's a great one to do...enjoy the sun, perhaps birds and flowers also...

May you have a wonderful walk..

Dump trucks of groovy love, peace, light, joy and hugs for you!

[Hidden]

I’m so sorry to hear what an awful day your having..

I’ve had some ok and even good days recently and been for lovely walks and to nice coffee shops.

But today ,similar to you I have been anxious, and really low, tearful even. I do know what has triggered me but that doesn’t help how I feel.

We are all rather unique in what works for us but distraction is usually the key for us all. It’s what distracts you ..and it is difficult as we really find it so challenging to even want to move..for me, I have a few things I turn to..if I’m not up to getting ready to go out for a walk then I will possibly resign myself to a day in and not beat myself up about it. I may watch a good series or find something I really fancy watching on tv..catch up maybe ...I can’t read my concentration isn’t good for reading but I can watch a movie or a series if it’s appealing to me..also I may have a bit of a pamper and run a bubble bath ...it’s so difficult but I find if I can do it, it’s gives me some respite from the anxiety even if for a short while. If I really can’t get out of bed, I will come in here and interact, reply to posts etc. It helps. And I also do some guided meditating for anxieties and feeling low.

An example here for you by Michael sealey..there are many to choose from..perseverance is key and keep bringing you mind back to the guidance as our minds will wander off..

I do hope you feel better soon and find things that help you to better manage your anxieties..you should of course consult your dr if you have not and see what is available in your area to help you and what he or she suggests

Good wishes x

m.youtube.com/watch?v=i7xGF...(Not working as expected?)

[Ja2019ki in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I will try the meditation. I hope you feel better as well.

[Hidden in reply to Ja2019ki]

Your welcome and thank you xx

[primrose81 in reply to Hidden]

This is brilliant Olivia40 - thank you so much. All but fell asleep, his voice is so hypnotic and relaxing Xxx

[Hidden in reply to primrose81]

😊 I can’t sleep without a guided sleep meditation by him or Jason Stephenson now ..they help me so much ..glad you like x

[Hidden]

I understand your feeling. I’m laying in bed currently as well. Almost went to the hospital because I was freaking out so badly. I’m starting to have everyday feel like this and it’s crippling. We are here for you.

[Ja2019ki in reply to Hidden]

I can relate to your feelings. I'm so hopeful that every new day will be better but it's not.

[Hidden in reply to Ja2019ki]

It's the worst feeling in the world. I'm in my senior year of college and am just wasting my life away. It's scaring me because I cannot focus on my classes and my social life is suffering because of it. My breakup triggered this but it's almost been 6 weeks of everyday with these feelings in my chest and mind. I've realized it's something so much more.

[Ja2019ki in reply to Hidden]

Do you think it would help you to speak to a therapist? I recently started seeing one and it has been helpful. I wish I could meet with her every day! I'm also on medication but that doesn't seem to have helped as of yet. Sending you healing thoughts!

[Hidden in reply to Ja2019ki]

I do talk to one and am on meds as well.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

I think ahead. I start visualizing what I need to do next. Shower. I picture the whole shower then I get my foot out and go. While in the shower I visualize my next step. Usually I stay in the moment but when I’m at a stop I start visualizing my next move. Good luck to you. 🍀

[UFC80 in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

I Second the showers.. It helps me major.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

Although I agree that “doing something to get out of bed” can distract me, there were many times that breathing was my benchmark and all I could “do.” I tried to make the ultimate daily goal to be getting out of bed, but felt like a failure because I couldn’t. There were many days I lay on the bed holding onto the blanket hoping (sometimes asking) God would take me. My mantra was, “God please help me.”when I was so anxious I was in a fetal position, I worked at memorizing a long poem (The Raven, by Edgar A Poe). I think my suffering lasted seven stanzas. The meds and therapy are working and I can now “do” those things that help me. Riding my bike, showering, painting, housework, social commitments, etc. there’s a phrase I would feed to my soul, “Believe, even if for the moment, you do not see.” Keep self advocating for your own mental health. It’s the best choice IMHO. Lynne

[NeuronerdDoaty in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Every morning you’ll hear ‘Jesus give me strength’ coming out of my bedroom. In the past I’ve asked God to take me but he ignores me on that one. He does give me strength.

[CatIsMyCopilot]

This feeling is really hard. I just think of the first step: taking a shower. That is not so bad, so once I've gotten to that point, I use inertia to keep going. Just think of putting one foot in front of the other.

[Ja2019ki]

So today is a better day for me. I tackled a task that I was avoiding and went to the gym. I wanted to go back to bed after my kids went to school but I didn't let myself and I'm glad I didn't. On another thread, someone posted a link to a podcast on YouTube that I started listening to last night. I think it's excellent for putting my anxiety in perspective. I am thankful to that person for posting the link and thankful to all of you for your support.

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[crowningglory19]

I'm so sorry you are going thru this, the strong need rest and to be encouraged. It's good that you keep a positive attitude, keep doing that and avoid negative people right now, get strong yourself first. Some things that help are the following: chamomile helps but even more magnesium malate does the job. It calms the mind body and spirit and ginseng gets rid of sticky negative thoughts that loop around and around. Also, turning on a favorite audio that is calm and Also, relax all the muscles around your eyes, you can't think deep thoughts without furrowing your brow, so relaxing stops them. Weird I know ,but it works. Best to you in these!