worn out

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Registered: 07-10-2006
worn out
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Thu, 07-13-2006 - 5:27pm

I feel better today. yesterday and today have been the first days in the last 3 weeks, that i have almost felt ok. ( non stop panic and anxiety for the past 3 wks) i still can feel the anxiety, but the unrealness hasnt been as bad. i almost have a grip! my bf and i have a dinner to go to this evening with another couple. its pst here, so just 2:20. and Im wearing down! im feeling so exhausted.. im afraid im going to escalate my anxiety.. just because im tired.. I think i can take a nap for awhile, i get off work in an hour.. any tips to stop the process of self sabotage ( thinking about being tired, so your thinking your going to make youself get worked up, or not feel good or searching for symptoms because how can you make it all day!) i feel a bit like a baby right now, but i know that getting out will help with my fear of being out.

all in all, today is an improvement from where i was. not complete, but not as bad! :) thank you to YOU ALL. my new friends :)you pulled me out of a very dark place in the last 4 days.

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: mom_tryingtocope
Thu, 07-13-2006 - 7:03pm

Focus on the moment, stay in the moment during dinner.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: mom_tryingtocope
Fri, 07-14-2006 - 12:18pm
I know it's hard to think positively, but you need to try. They say it takes 11 positive thoughts to overcome one negative. That's alot of thinking, but it will keep your mind diverted from the fear of anxiety returning. Don't forget that exercise will increase your stamina & keep your sleep on a regular schedule. Dark days come & go for most of us. It's difficult to get your balance back, but it will come in time. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan