Can living with anxiety be exhausting?

[Life4up]

It’s tiresome constantly being on edge or restless. Anxiety feels like a roller coaster at times . A roller coaster that doesn’t stop

[Focusedmind]

Welcome to the community! We are here to listen and support you.

When I constantly feel on edge and restless, I sometimes exercise to get rid of that extra energy, try entertaining (distracting) myself with a movie, or dance with friends. If I need to accomplish something mentally challenging, I try to meditate to relieve my anxiety and to concentrate on a complex project. Or I might try "Paced Breathing."

Paced Breathing: Sit down and take deep breaths. Try to get your mind off where you are now and to a more pleasant place that relaxes you. If you can keep your mind on your breath, try counting your breaths in and out, going very slowly. Pace your breathing by slowing it down.

1) Breathe deeply into your belly.

2) Slow your pace of inhaling and exhaling way down (i.e., five to six breaths per minute.)

3) Breathe out more slowly than you breathe (i.e., five seconds in & seven seconds out.)

Do any of these ideas sound like possible alternatives to the roller coaster ride?

[Life4up in reply to Focusedmind]

breathing techniques seem doable.😃

[Focusedmind]

Here is a meditation from another member I thought might benefit you:

healthunlocked.com/anxiety-...

[Life4up in reply to Focusedmind]

thank you for the meditation, if there are anymore please feel free to share?

[Thankfulforhelp22]

It definitely can be exhausting. It’s like having to constantly fight to get some happiness, contentment or enjoyment. That’s why it’s important to try and find things that bring you some enjoyment, motivate you and interest you. I think some folks use meditation to relax and re-energize ( I haven’t explored this a lot myself - yet).

Hope you find rest and abundant energy 😀

[Life4up in reply to Thankfulforhelp22]

Fighting to get happiness or feeling like you need permission to feel joy or any other feeling that someone might not agree with. It is definitely a practice. I think one of the goals would be to find what brings joy or happiness. A good place to start.