I haven't had this bad of a day in a pretty long time.

[Chino_Cherokee]

Depressed, anxious, worried, and nothing I can do today is making even the slightest difference. I've felt a low-level anxiety attack happening for a couple days and today is a bit more intense. I can feel my heart and my breathing isn't right.

I went for a long drive early this morning with my dogs to relax. The big dog barfed in the car and most of it went under the passenger side seat. That didn't help anything.

Took just a bit of Ativan to maybe take the edge off. No change.

Took another no change.

Took another no change.

I don't know if it's old/expired, or if I've just developed an immunity.

I have nice Tibetan relaxation music on the TV and I'm trying to just let a lot of stuff go, but I kind of feel like I'm just sitting here.

I've got a couple work calls today but hopefully I can get a nap in between them.

Hey, at least I'm TRYING things.....

[Roxylox]

Also not having a great day, sympathies about dog. My dog did that in my daughter's car aftetr beach walk.

I'm just stressed today and memories of past hurts popping up, as they do now and again.

You are indeed trying. Tomorrow might be a better day huh

[Nina2016]

I’m sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. I love watching Bob Ross when I’m stressed. He is so calming!

Is there anything you can do to laugh a little? Maybe a funny show or stand up comedian? Laughing helps. Or is there someone you can call? Sometimes when I have anxiety I feel the need to connect woth others. That could help

Either way I hope you feel better soon!!!

[Agora1]

Hi Chino It sounds like it is one of those days. It happens.

Ask yourself what is causing these feelings in being depressed, anxious and worried?

Is there anything you can do to change those emotions? Are they coming from realistic

concerns or manifested thoughts in your mind as to what can or may happen?

We can't change anything that is proceeded by doubts and negativity. *I can't, I won't, I'll never...continues the cycle of panic.

Even taking medication will not work unless you believe it can and will. That's because popping a pill isn't always the answer. It is to take the edge off your edginess. When that doesn't happen, it's time to change your mindset to a more positive approach.

Trying, unless it's believing wholeheartedly that you will win over these feelings, just goes

along the wayside and you start to feel more disillusioned.

Now you can do 2 things today...Write it off as just a bad day and put your energies into refocusing on something that makes you happy. Sometimes filling our body and mind with

medication and relaxing music just affirms that we really are sick.

Or we can refocus on something more positive (YouTube) Find quizzes, uplifting videos,

funny videos that bring you laughter instead of despair.

Wishing you a better tomorrow. Believe in that xx

[Midori]

Good on you for trying things, but don't drive with Ativan in your system, please.

You could kill someone.

[Hollick]

I hope you feel better Chino

[hvacboy]

Someone once told me-Get up-get dressed and get going. I thought I don't even want to get out of bed. But when I force myself to do something opposite of what my head is telling me, it changes my focus. Whenever I get panic, my first inclination is to brace for impact like when a plane is going down. Once I realize it's not reality-based, I immediately do something, anything. What works for me is just to go outside and take a quick walk. Take care

[StarSparkle1]

Exactly. Getting moving -any movement helps!