anxiety

[Amysmom]

Does anyone else wake up with anxiety almost everyday

[Starrlight]

yes recently waking up in panic mode I’m sorry it sucks

[Amysmom in reply to Starrlight]

I am sorry for you too, and yes it totally sucks. Just trying to get going for the day no matter if something is going on or not seems next to impossible at times

[Starrlight in reply to Amysmom]

I hear you. I try to be really compassionate with myself. I have to try not to run down the list of worries but I do. I try to use mindfulness and take it little step by step.

[Starrlight in reply to Amysmom]

This morning instead of green tea (with caffeine) I had to drink chamomile lavender calming tea. Going to have some more now. What if anything helps you?

[Amysmom in reply to Starrlight]

Most times I just go take a walk to clear my head I walk with my dogs but today its going to be super hot. I know one thing that is triggering me at the moment and its not anything I can control. I am not a tea drinker I am a coffee drinker but have been limiting that.

[Starrlight in reply to Amysmom]

That’s good you are aware of the trigger. One of my triggers I also have no control over. Taking a walk is great. I had been taking 1-2 walks a day until I got too sick to.

[Amysmom in reply to Starrlight]

I have copd so my walks are limited to 1 a day now, one of my dogs is suffering from cancer so that is a trigger right now. I have many more lol but this one is at the top of the list at the moment

[Starrlight in reply to Amysmom]

Oh I’m so sorry Amysmom. Ilnesses of our own and of others are one of those things that we can’t control. But that doesn’t always stop anxiety from them. ((((((((Hug))))))))

[Amysmom in reply to Starrlight]

Thank you , its hard knowing what I will soon have to do, and then dealing with other issues makes my anxiety raise

[Amysmom]

I try to focus on other things but in the mornings it's a battle.

[Starrlight in reply to Amysmom]

Yes I totally understand

[Amysmom]

And medication doesn't always work

[Starrlight in reply to Amysmom]

Same here.

[Gramas]

I’m sorry you feel this way, but I am right there with you. The anxiety in the mornings is overwhelming. I try to find something, anything to do just to keep my mind focused but it’s impossible. The anxiety mixes with the depression and most days I just feel terrible. Know you’re not alone.

[Amysmom in reply to Gramas]

Yes, it is horrible because try as you might most times its hard to shake and add depression on top of it makes it worse.