Anxiety Daily Check-In point #5

Sunflower123 · Feb 12, 2018 at 09:39 PM

I started taking a medication for something else that really knocked out my anxiety so I haven't posted here in awhile. The medication caused extreme sleeplessness so my pdoc has taken me off of it. Expecting the anxiety back any day now. It was a nice break while it lasted. I look wistfully at those not afflicted with crippling anxiety.

Sending hugs to those that are struggling today.

mote.of.soul · Feb 13, 2018 at 06:29 AM

People said hello or smiled at me while I was walking. Means I don't look so tense I think, and I've been feeling a bit more grounded the past couple of days. I hope this is some kind of turning point. We'll see.

Unrigged64072835 · Feb 13, 2018 at 12:52 PM

I did a meditation and it opened up a bunch of childhood memories. Not good ones, either. I wrote a lot of poems and it cleared my mind a bit.

Husband and I are going out to dinner. Fondue, yum! We couldn't get a reservation for tomorrow so we're doing it tonight. Kids are going to daughter's boyfriend's house since his mom's birthday is also tomorrow.

Anxiety is going up and down so I'm rolling with it.

ken9018 · Feb 13, 2018 at 07:33 PM

pretty rough, hand a really bad anxiety attack last night due to other health issues. I haven't had one in a while and now I'm on edge about it. Extremely worried I'll get another one. Not to mention I haven't been to school in two days and don't know when or if I'll be able to go back.

KYWoman · Feb 13, 2018 at 08:10 PM

Anxiety still off the charts!

mote.of.soul · Feb 14, 2018 at 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KYWoman

Anxiety still off the charts!

Hang in there KYWoman, you'll get through your situation in one piece. Keep pluggin' away. Everything chops and changes.

mote.of.soul · Feb 14, 2018 at 01:26 AM

Well, I'm still optimistic [why, I'm not sure] but had a rough day today. As soon as there are people present I'm triggered into an almost psychotic low, it's horrendous. Meds are helping to a degree but I'm still not functioning at the level I'd like to. I'll have another natter with my doctor the next time I see him. Feels like I'm just clutching at straws now though.

made08 · Feb 14, 2018 at 11:41 AM

My dad called and say they are taking him to the hospital because he didn't feel well at work. I think it's his blood pressure. I feel anxious

Unrigged64072835 · Feb 14, 2018 at 03:00 PM

Spent most of the morning with a sinus headache and an upset stomach. My hairdresser texted me to come in early, so I did that to take my mind off my head. I feel a little better now, but kind of sad I didn't get anything productive done.

Feb 15, 2018 at 11:35 AM

Have I mentioned before I can't trust the good in my life? I am anxious today wondering when the axe will fall.

Unrigged64072835 · Feb 15, 2018 at 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fharraige

Spent most of the morning with a sinus headache and an upset stomach.

And now it's Day 2, except the pain has lasted into the afternoon.

At least I'm only cooking for two tonight.

Keeping anxiety down, because it'll feel worse if I don't.

KYWoman · Feb 15, 2018 at 05:40 PM

Anxiety stay away from me. I've had all I can handle!

Yzen · Feb 16, 2018 at 09:29 AM

Wish I could find the "off" switch to my anxiety today. It's making me miserable this morning.

Feb 16, 2018 at 01:34 PM

The driving anxiety is improving.

NEPA · Feb 16, 2018 at 03:48 PM

Started back on Lexapro last week (10mg for 1 week, 20mg since this Monday) ago due to some GAD showing its face and coming out as extreme anger. Think Lex is working because had a huge family fight last night and I did not even feel a slight need to lose it.

Unrigged64072835 · Feb 16, 2018 at 04:55 PM

Arrrgh--woke up at 2:30AM and couldn't go back to sleep because my mind decided we had black mold in the house and that's making us all sick. My husband said he hasn't found any but that was before the roof leak so who knows. Finally got my chest to finally relax this afternoon. Haven't had an anxiety attack like that in a while.

We went to our favorite burger place, picked up drinks at the bookstore, and walked the mall for a bit. Back and feet were hurting a little after that. Making meatloaf for dinner so that's cooking. Will have to think of a side but that's about 45 minutes away.

mote.of.soul · Feb 17, 2018 at 05:07 AM

Had a fairly good day by my standards. My anxiety/panic wasn't triggered and I had a real feeling of "okay, it's possible life could become enjoyable again." Remaining hopeful.

Llama_Llama44 · Feb 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM

Last night and today, I'm feeling better about an anxiety thing, and kind of worse about a grad school / ADHD thing. But feeling better about the anxiety thing is making me feel calmer and more like I'll be able to handle things. I think I need to remember that if I let myself feel "okay" about certain things, it will help. This is the first "check-in" I posted in. Kind of nice because I just wanted to tell someone this

I've started participating on this forum more lately. I'm a little anxious about the idea of anyone I know coming on here and finding some post that is somehow identifying to me. It would have to be a close enough friend that they already know some of what I've posted on here. But there are things I've posted on here that I don't want to tell anyone IRL, at least not now.

Unrigged64072835 · Feb 17, 2018 at 02:01 PM

My right leg has been hurting for a couple of days. I suspect strained and tight muscles but of course it just doesn't end there.

Even though I slept well last night, I still took a nap. My husband is taking my daughter to her friends later, then stopping at the store. I haven't decided whether to go or not. My anxiety is worsening and that means I want to isolate more.

rjdb · Feb 19, 2018 at 02:15 AM

My anxiety has been through the roof. I will be taking a trip and plane ride later this week. I'm not someone who likes a change in routine, and I fear being in a confined space with strangers.

Took my fluoxetine in the night today to see how it would be and it just kept me up. I am now finally coming down and feeling better (for now). Reading these forums calms me right down.

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mote.of.soul Mad Walker Member Since Jan 2018 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,094 (SuperPoster!) 6 21.9k hugs given	Feb 13, 2018 at 06:29 AM #122 People said hello or smiled at me while I was walking. Means I don't look so tense I think, and I've been feeling a bit more grounded the past couple of days. I hope this is some kind of turning point. We'll see.

ken9018 Veteran Member Member Since Nov 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 533 7 395 hugs given	Feb 13, 2018 at 07:33 PM #124 pretty rough, hand a really bad anxiety attack last night due to other health issues. I haven't had one in a while and now I'm on edge about it. Extremely worried I'll get another one. Not to mention I haven't been to school in two days and don't know when or if I'll be able to go back.

KYWoman Member Member Since Dec 2017 Location: Kentucky Posts: 229 6 1,218 hugs given	Feb 13, 2018 at 08:10 PM #125 Anxiety still off the charts!

made08 Member Member Since Feb 2015 Location: United States Posts: 458 9 206 hugs given	Feb 14, 2018 at 11:41 AM #128 My dad called and say they are taking him to the hospital because he didn't feel well at work. I think it's his blood pressure. I feel anxious

Unrigged64072835 Legendary Member Since Oct 2010 Location: Under the noise floor Posts: 18,579 (SuperPoster!) 13 11.8k hugs given	Feb 14, 2018 at 03:00 PM #129 Spent most of the morning with a sinus headache and an upset stomach. My hairdresser texted me to come in early, so I did that to take my mind off my head. I feel a little better now, but kind of sad I didn't get anything productive done.

justafriend306 Guest Posts: n/a	Feb 15, 2018 at 11:35 AM #130 Have I mentioned before I can't trust the good in my life? I am anxious today wondering when the axe will fall.

KYWoman Member Member Since Dec 2017 Location: Kentucky Posts: 229 6 1,218 hugs given	Feb 15, 2018 at 05:40 PM #132 Anxiety stay away from me. I've had all I can handle!

Yzen Magnate Member Since Apr 2016 Location: North America Posts: 2,168 7 4,766 hugs given	Feb 16, 2018 at 09:29 AM #133 Wish I could find the "off" switch to my anxiety today. It's making me miserable this morning.

justafriend306 Guest Posts: n/a	Feb 16, 2018 at 01:34 PM #134 The driving anxiety is improving.

NEPA Junior Member Member Since Jul 2013 Posts: 11 10	Feb 16, 2018 at 03:48 PM #135 Started back on Lexapro last week (10mg for 1 week, 20mg since this Monday) ago due to some GAD showing its face and coming out as extreme anger. Think Lex is working because had a huge family fight last night and I did not even feel a slight need to lose it.

mote.of.soul Mad Walker Member Since Jan 2018 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,094 (SuperPoster!) 6 21.9k hugs given	Feb 17, 2018 at 05:07 AM #137 Had a fairly good day by my standards. My anxiety/panic wasn't triggered and I had a real feeling of "okay, it's possible life could become enjoyable again." Remaining hopeful.