Having a rough day

[GP76]

Hello again everyone. I am having a hard time right now and thought getting some feelings out may help. I am trying to practice acceptance, but I got very little sleep last night and it's been rough going.

Anyone else have anxiety for weeks on end? I am attempting to break the cycle but I am getting the "I'm the only one going through it this way" thoughts and would just like to hear from some other people. It has been pretty high today because of tiredness which always get me a bit anxious anyway, and it has been ramping pretty high coming in waves. I am learning to appreciate the breaks and accepting that the next wave is coming. Being pretty new to acceptance it's been a bit rough but I will keep trying.

Thank you for your time, any responses would be appreciated.

[Agora1]

You know GP76, I am always amazed at the number of people who get breaks between

their anxiety highs. When I use to have anxiety, it was constant for years..It never really

went down for awhile but stayed in a "free floating anxiety state". It's funny that I never

thought about being the only one. Friends and Family didn't understand and so I just

knew I would have to take care of this on my own. Which I did. Through the help of

Dr. Claire Weekes' book "Hope & Help for Your Nerves" I was taught the basics of

Acceptance. That is acceptance of anxiety coming from a negative thought in our mind

which then through our fears continues to grow until we end up in a panic.

Dr. Weekes is also on YouTube for free which I think you will be quite amazed in how she

knows exactly what you are thinking and feeling as an anxiety patient. (she was a psychiatrist)

You are never alone. We are but a message away. xx

[GP76 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you for the kind response. I have been looking into Dr. weeks during this bout of anxiety. A friend also recommended Unwinding Anxiety, it's a book and phone app. It has had immediate effect on coping with symptoms and relearning my response to the anxiety. Combining it with the Dr. weeks techniques has had some amazing breakthrough for my mental health.

[Cat33]

So sorry to hear how you are suffering

Agora's advice is always spot on

I can really recommend Claire Weekes too she is wonderful

Please remember you are never alone

Take care and wishing you all the very very best to get feeling peaceful and well again

[anx1ty_chl0e]

Hey you're not alone I normally have more anxiety when I know there's an event going on. I find doing distracting myself with a hobby like drawing helps and I've heard colouring in books is rather therapeutic. lso here's plenty of apps on phone you can download like Calm or Headspace which is my favourite so far. There's guided meditations and breathing exercises that may help with your sleep too. Lavender pillow sprays are a great investment too. Hope I can help a little

[GP76]

Excellent recommendations. I have started using the calm app as my credit card gave me $50 off the yearly sub. It has been great so far. As for dealing with the anxiety attacks as they happen I have been using a "breathe into the anxiety" technique that has been a game changer for me. Thank you for the kind response.

[Agora1]

GP76, whatever you find that works for you is the "key".

I use a combination of methods that give me the quality of calm and peace

that I need and want.

I practice Meditation & Breathing 3 x a day. Using it before bed, midafternoon

and immediately upon waking up. My tapes have Affirmations, Imagery and

Self-Hypnosis. Even if I fall asleep while listening to it, I know that my subconscious

mind is absorbing everything it hears. With this, I am able to go into a deep REM

sleep and wake up on a more positive note.

Good Luck GP in whatever you choose. xx