How does everybody feel about their anxiety and controlling it?
I’m finding my anxiety is getting really bad in the afternoon. Literally I feel like I’m sundowning. I’m having to use Ativan. Which I don’t want to have to use anything but anxiety is pretty brutal.
I’m glad I found this website. Thanks.
Hi Capegirl1. Welcome!
I can tell you that I believe the reason your anxiety is higher in the afternoon is because
your evening Ativan dose is no longer with you. Your body is reacting in wanting more.
Medication can be very helpful but it is never the full answer to anxiety.
With meds, therapy can be very beneficial in finding the root of the problem as well as
finding other methods to lower your anxious feelings. (Meditation, Relaxation, Mindfulness etc)
By doing this, you won't continue to need to raise your dosage. As you work on your issue(s)
and find a way to accept or fix them, your anxiety will lessen. Anxiety comes when we feel
trapped in a corner, unable to know which way to go in our life or in a situation. That trapped
feeling causes us stress which causes high amounts of adrenaline and the cycle has been complete.
I'm glad you are here with us. You will find others going through the same thing. We learn
from each other. I would like to hear more about your journey with Anxiety. We are here
to support you because we understand and we care. 
xx
Thank you
@Capegirl1 what's sundowning and what effect does Activan have that you're reluctant to use it?
Side effects. Right now I have to get through this rough time in my life and use it.
My anxiety is worst in the morning,but I have it all day. Every few days, so I don't build up a tolerance, I'll take an Ativan just to give me a break. The days in between are tough though.
I guess you just helped me to try and be aware of a certain pattern with my anxiety. For me there are certain triggers that usually set it off and I am finding that this site is actually helping to bring some calmness in those situations.
Consider yourself lucky. I have also used Ativan in the past. It helps a lot. Don't have access to it now so I'm handling the anxiety on its own. Good luck
Screw the haters. That's their problem. You hold your head up high
Just ignore them. Do what you need to do. No one walks in your shoes. At least we have our dogs they are the best
I hope I can sleep good
Hi Hidden, I'm new here, trying to navigate this website. Nice to meet you. My anxiety is worse in the mornings, I feel this dreadful urge not to leave my bed and go back to sleep and forcing my self out of this state takes awhile... im usually always late for work.
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