Unbearable

[Klpvr]

I’m new here. Looking for help...looking for answers brought me here. I am going thru a divorce after 40 years of marriage. I am selling my house. My beloved dog went with “him”. Money is going to be challenging...as will employment- I’m 65. My dad passed away last month...grief is what I know right now...and extreme anxiety. I’m sleeping finally with medication. The second I wake up though the anxiety ignites. There are times it’s so bad I think my mind and body will not survive. It takes a couple hours to subside. It never goes completely away, but I am so grateful when it eases up. I’m on medication...it doesn’t much help. I see a therapist...doesn’t much help.

Thought this might be a good place to gain some insight.

Thank you

[JAYnLA]

Hi KLPVR - welcome. First stop: books or audiobooks by Claire Weekes. Have you heard of her? She's my hero and helped to lay the foundation for my continuing recovery from anxiety.

[Klpvr in reply to JAYnLA]

Thank you.I listened this morning. Will keep trying

[Jaxs050783]

I too am going through a divorce and suffering chronic anxiety because of it

[oicuamy]

I have been where you are and it’s normal to feel lonely and lost for awhile. I have extreme anxiety and have recently lost some friends suddenly. It’s hard to overcome these emotions and fears but with each other and writing our feelings things might start to look up! Prayers to you.

[Klpvr in reply to oicuamy]

Thank you... I’m running as fast as I can to avoid these feelings. Trying to stay busy...oh so busy. I read everything anyone suggests...podcasts, al anon, divorce recovery, prayer, therapy, meditation... I want something to relieve the suffering. In truth I know that allowing the suffering is in fact part of the healing.