Today’s going to be bad

[Becomeanewman]

So I managed to get 2 hours sleep last night and anxiety is really bad today not going to leave the house or open curtains at all today, I hate feeling like this

[stranglers]

Hi I feel similar. I find Mirtazapine has helped with sleeping

[Bela64 in reply to stranglers]

I fell the some as you .. are you on any medication for anxiety? I’m tapering off mirtazapine at the mo and starting a new medication this weekend. Mirtazapine is good for sleep , but it didn’t help anxiety and depression 😔wish you better soon 🙏🏽

[stranglers in reply to Bela64]

Hi I only take metazapine, my Dr. increased it to 30mg last week. I also suffer with ocd but I'm not coping at the moment just existing rather than living, I'm constantly fearful & suffer with self doubt & feel alone with all this, sorry to sound so down

[Bela64 in reply to stranglers]

Yes I have tried the 30 mg , but it made anxiety even worse.😩I’m now going to try a different medication . I’m some as you ,strangling every day . It is horrible feeling.. wish you better soon 🤞🏻

[Bela64 in reply to stranglers]

Hi stranglers how long have you been taking mirtazapine for ?

[stranglers in reply to Bela64]

I have been on Metazapine about 6 weeks. Im so nervous all the time. Dr. said it must suit me as there was a big improvement in sleeping & eating. Today I woke up & kept telling myself to be positive stop worrying but I can't, I'm in a right state.

[Becomeanewman in reply to Bela64]

Hi I’m on the same 15mg some days I get sleep and some days I don’t, also has not helped with my throughts tho

[stranglers in reply to Becomeanewman]

It's so hard, I'm forcing myself to shower now, to be honest it was hard to get out of bed

[Becomeanewman in reply to stranglers]

I hate this feeling and I hate myself for being this way

[Bela64 in reply to Becomeanewman]

How long you been taking mirtazapine? I been taking it for 4 months and unfortunately I’m having problems getting off of it ..not good feeling 😩are feeling a bit better now ? Don’t be hard on you self .. just believe that one day very soon all this will pass 🙏🏼

[Becomeanewman in reply to Bela64]

I’ve struggled with suicidal thoughts and thoughts about self harm for a number of years but never really done anything about it as I was afraid of being weak...I left my wife 2 years ago because I just wasn’t happy in the relationship I then found someone who I Could talk to about how I felt and she made me feel really happy with life, then I lost my job and my ex wife found out I was with someone and she stopped me from seeing the children which then put a strain on my relationship which then broke down and it ended I took this very hard because I truly felt I’d found my soulmate, I since started drinking and self harming and I’ve also just walked away and left everything behind house car Possessions everything, I’m currently living in a hotel I’ve deleted everything from my life because I just don’t want to exist anymore

[Bela64 in reply to Becomeanewman]

Hi jparkes I’m sorry to hear that you are going trough so many life problems no wander way you feel do way you do !? Please ask a professional for help..I’m sure that things will get better for you soon 🙏🏽 ..it is Heart breaking what you ex wife is doing to you .I strongly believe that the children need there dad also ..I think you need to go back to you doctor and change you medication,I don’t think mirtazapine is working for you ..6 weeks taking it you should by now start to feel a little bit better..and most importantly try some counselling even if is only help a little..a little is better than nothing I say !!! How are you today? Btw have you read self help books? There is a very good one called the power of now (Eckhart tolle ) is very good..wish you well soon..Bella

[Hidden]

I don’t sleep great and sleep deprivation increases anxiety. Can you nap during the day? If you can, do that. Some of us here just sleep when we can.

It takes practice but hating or getting angry with your circumstances doesn’t make it better. I used to hate my sleep and anxiety so much all it did was fuel my lack of sleep and anxiety even more. Acceptance is a powerful and useful tool.

That said, Instead of a completely ruined day, maybe a nap will have you open the curtains later and let a little sunshine in. Hope your day improves.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Good points, Roxie. I just want to add what my GP told me about sunshine. She said that a chemical reaction takes place once sunlight hits our eyes. Something to do with energy.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Your GP is spot on. 🤗. Even no sleep for me, once darkness is replaced with daylight I do feel better.

I know I get another chance to sleep later, attitude is key for me as well. 😁

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Oh Roxie, she is AWESOME!! She doesn't know it yet, but she is moving back to the States with us when it's time.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Haha... I love that. 💜

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

😁

[LulaBeth]

what if you selfishly gave yourself something to look forward to in the mornings....fancy coffee? a work out? a candle with pretty smells? ANY self care that will help you get through and boost your mood for that moment.

My morning self care today was weed, news, coffee, and music

[NiBa5]

Hi

I feel you....I was like you when my brain condition was very bad. I hope you can relax by drinking a herbal tea or listening to music during the day. And I hope you'll be able to sleep more effectively tonight. I was taking Mirtazaoine for a while to sleep. It helped me. Hugs

[Becomeanewman]

Hi guys haven’t had a good day, managed to get up had a shower but ended up drinking all day and still up