Anyone else feeling overanxious???
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| Thu, 12-21-2006 - 5:23pm |
I feel like I'm running around in circles the past few days getting ready for Christmas -- like I'm on the verge of a panic attack, but never quite there... I keep telling myself that I'll put my feet up and relax when I get everything checked off my list -- which, of course, never happens. Just wondering if anyone else is feeling out of sorts. I hate feeling like this because I know how my expectations are soooo high as far as making the perfect experience for my kids, buying the perfect present for people, etc. It's impossible to live up to myself! It's crazy.
When I get anxious like this I feel spacey - my LEAST favorite side effect of anxiety. I get things done, but always feel like I'm kind of just floating along. I've learned to just float with it, but I still hate it.
Just needed to vent. Anyone else feeling the same I'd love to hear some reassurance that I'm not losing it for good!

I know exactly what you are talking about. When I get anxious I feel completely detached from reality and myself. I do feel like I'm just going with the flow and am not really aware of my surroundings - just exsisting. I know it is very difficult to deal with! The best thing to do is just ride it out. Just let your body do what it wants to do and do your best to function with it. That is all that I find can help. I have even at times, managed to ignore the symptoms and continue what I'm doing. Then, I noticed that my heart stopped racing and my breathing returned to normal. I sat there and thought to myself, "Wow, it really went away!"
That has taken me a lot of practice and it doesn't always work. I learn new coping techniques everyday! I try my best to keep positive, which is also a challenge, but the best thing to do. It is hard, I know! Surround yourself by loved ones and take time for yourself. Try to believe in yourself and say, "I know that I will make the right decision. I will deal with things as they come." Things always strangely work out in the end. We do always tend to worry about them!
I hope that you can look forward to the holidays, and be surrounded by a loving family. Find some pleasently scented candles, take them in the bath with you, add some nice bubblebath and relax. Then find yourself and nice cosey blanket, and curl up to your favourite movie.
I hope I've helped you! Trust me, you aren't going crazy. I've thought that of myself many times. I have been shaking and crying with an intense panic attack and thought I would never be the same. Then, eventually, things come back to normal again.
Take care!
Amy
I am feeling anxious & stressed to the max. I know that it's hard to slow down & make time for yourself, but that is what you must do. You have to put yourself first.
I had tons of stuff to do today & got most of them done. I put everything on hold & dropped into a nursing home to visit my former neighbor. Then went to a eldercare home to visit an old family friend. Both of these women were the perfect reminder of what life will be like someday. I am positive they would like to get out & shop or bake cookies or do the hundreds of things that we
Mel,
I have been really anxious the past few weeks, for slightly different reasons...but yes, I am definitely wishing that I could just relax more and "feel" the holiday joy instead of just muddling through the motions.
Working on it...I have had some wonderful moments and trying to cut back on some stress.
Good luck & hugs,
Dee
yes, i feel overanxious too...exactly like i am constantly on the verge of a panic attack.
no great advice, but wanted you to know that you are not alone.
Same feelings here, too!
Sheri Ann
Yeah, I can relate to this feeling. In my own case it's largely because I tend to go a little crazy around my family. Now I'm stuck with them for two weeks. Meanwhile I'm trying to live up to others' expectations and such when to them I'm still the youngest and am treated accordingly. Plus being the single one amidst many friends who have found stable relationships... that in itself is just a huge source of anxiety. Half of the time I feel like I'm going out of my mind. I want to go back to school to get away but next semester is going to be so hectic.
You're the first person I've ever heard of to mention feeling spacey when anxiety levels peak. I get that, and I hate it because of the way people talk to me and the way my mother rolls her eyes & such... as if I'm stupid.
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