night time anxiety

[Mskitty21]

When anxiety comes at night it can seem worse to me. I can’t go walking and I’m usually tired so that doesn’t help….sigh. I’m upset at my husband today for not being a tad more understanding with my recent issues so I’m laying here thinking I should just run away. I’ve written about this before and I know my troubles will follow me nor would things be what I imagine they would be but feeling trapped is troubling/anxiety inducing lately.

Even tho 90% of the time I’m happy it’s always the what if right???

It’s a bit disheartening to have soooo many good days in a row and still have panic pop up BUT I’m slowly 🐢 learning to accept this part of me.

Hope everyone is well and doing the best they can.

[Agora1]

Mskitty21, as long as you are upset about your husband, the ruminating thoughts

will keep you awake not matter how tired you are.

When this happens at night, it isn't necessary to take a walk. A hot bath can relax

you or find a quiet place and watch some meditation videos on YouTube. That

may be able to quiet both your mind and body. Drinking some warm milk or

some chamomile tea may quiet your insides as well. Hope this helps some xx

[Shield_Of_Faith]

Yeah I understand that. I could be having a good day then an overthinking thought pops up, and my anxiety spikes from a 0 to a 10 and beyond that.... I'm sorry , I hope you will be able to relax soon.My "what if" thoughts always get me, all the time. Idk how to deal with my own anxiety and I've had it so bad for years. I hope you feel better soon.

[TomPterodactyl]

Being happy 90% of the time is great. Just remember this is part of your life, but a pretty small part!

[Mskitty21 in reply to TomPterodactyl]

it feels like such a big part on the bad days tho But thank you…. Gratitude is something I know I need to work on on this healing journey as well

[TomPterodactyl in reply to Mskitty21]

For sure, I get it...our brains definitely convince us that we are always anxious, but good to remind your brain that it's wrong when it tells you that Remind yourself of all those good days and remember this is part of your life, but not the only part!

[Mskitty21]

Thank you….what you said is very helpful

[designguy]

it sounds like you really have come a long ways and I know having panic can be troubling and even overwhelming but try to look at it as just a temporary setback and welcome it as a learning experience, I know it sounds like BS but it's true. They are a common part of the healing process. You might find the DARE Anxiety youtubes helpful on dealing with setbacks.