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[Kenya40]

I woke up this morning feeling good, initially and all of a sudden this doom of darkness feeling has come over me and it's freaking me out. I don't want to spend Christmas Eve anxious,and depressed. My children are counting on me. I hate this feeling. Lord help me please. Any suggestions guys?

[Cwoods]

Try to do stuff with your kids to distract your feelings I felt the same way this morning now im surrounded by co workers laughing an having a good time dont let anxiety get u down be joyful and happy and happy holidays to you kenya40

[Kenya40 in reply to Cwoods]

Thank you so much Cwoodside,

I got up and took a shower, got dressed and now I'm headed to the hair salon. I'm determined to feel good today. Happy Happy Holidays to you my friend!

[cc120]

Hi Kenya, it might be worth considering what has changed since the time you woke up feeling good and the time when you had the doom feeling (or between the days you feel good, to the days you feel bad). If no change to circumstances, then you can conclude that these feelings are irrational and are to be ignored, or at least not to be dwelt on.

Also, sometimes it helps to count your blessings, ie think about all the things in your life that you are happy/grateful for, eg lovely, healthy children, have enough money to celebrate Christmas, etc, especially things you take for granted, sight, hearing, water, warmth, food.

PS I know how you feel, I get the same feelings and try to go through this process.

[Kenya40 in reply to cc120]

Hi cc120,

Thank you very much for the advice!

[cc120 in reply to Kenya40]

You're welcome, happy holidays youtu.be/RR6xGufBzbU(Not working as expected?) xxxx

[Booksal12]

Sometimes when that dark feeling comes over you...you just have to go through the motions and wait it out until the happy feeling washes over you again. So unpredictable for me and totally irrational. Anxiety for me has a life of its own....but getting better.

[Kenya40 in reply to Booksal12]

Thank you, that's great advice! I realize that I do have to go through the experience. Not easy but necessary! Blessings to you my friend! Happy Holidays

[689908]

At times picking the positives out of life can be tough but there are lots when you look.

[Kenya40]

Yes, there are lots of positives in my life! Thank you so much. Blessings to you

[Shejen]

Keep a diary and see if there is a pattern. Are you reacting to food, caffeine, scents etcetc?

[Kenya40 in reply to Shejen]

Oh, that's a good idea! I will do that!! I think it's sugar & caffeine! Blessings to you!

[cc120]

angelaminelli.com/blog/7-da...

[Kenya40 in reply to cc120]

Thank you for this link. Its very informative!

[cc120 in reply to Kenya40]

You're welcome Kenya40 x