Nope, I wake up with my cat on my side (literally) most of the time.
That's sweet. Animals are the best. Strangely enough, I used to sleep with my parrot 🦜.
When my wife passed I was fearfully anxious for many years but somehow relish in it now. My best writing & art comes when I am in a fit of anxiety & I realize I don't have to feel 100% in order to be productive.
Develop the knowledge & skills you need to move forward when you feel yourself being swept up in moments of anxiety or panic. When you train your brain to accept that you’re afraid or anxious but move forward anyway, anxiety doesn’t matter. Idk. Just my dumb 2 cents.
Great response. Not dumb at all. I know talking helps. That's why I made this post. I've been smiling ever since. Responding to comments distracts me. Plus, as far as art goes, I love writing crazy fictional stories. Maybe, I'll try that. You're the best. Good advice.
I try to read everything I come across just as tools to be able to further my writing skills. I would enjoy reading whatever you have if you ever share them.
One of the reasons I Iike critical thinking is that I Iike dissecting fallacy in writing in a mathematical way. It's fun like a puzzle.
I haven't done that in a few years though.
Lately, Ive been writing children's fictional stories that imply something. I'm teaching my daughter writing skills. I get ao carried away though after were done with our lesson, I keep writing.
Sometime, hopefully soon,, when I'm in a more peaceful place, I'll share. I'm in transition now. Keep hoping to get on that jet plane for good.
all the time. I've looked into guided meditation and it helps a little. my anxiety is mostly related to personal issues.
Mine as well.
Im sure meditation helps some. However, at least in my case, it's hard to quiet my mind. I don't know who to talk to at times. It's easy to tune out the news, but some things related to it are personal.
the collapse is inevitable, and the future is dark; however, the future for much of humanity was dark. Realize that billions, trillions, of human beings have gone through difficult times and difficult times is the staple of humanity. Strife and pain is the standard not the exception. Tune it out, take a deep breath, and realize that many humans have had it much worse than you. Be thankful for the peace that exists now and do what you can to change the future and fight for what you believe. That being said, take a deep breath and walk away from it all from time to time. Make sure this doesn't consume you or you've already lost.
I agree with what you say. The news isn't consuming me, however. It's something else. But.like you say pain is an inevitable part of life. How we handle it is key. That's why I made this post. I'm feeling happy for a little while. My blessings are bigger than my problems. I'm sure some have it worse. I should be thankful. Thank you for reminding me.
I agree with most of you all politically that's why I asked. All name calling aside, lol. I do like it here.
Try some form of exercise. This doesn't necessarily weight lifting or the gym or even cardio specifically. But just doing some form of physical activity. Go for 10, 20, 30 minute or longer walk Get sun. Vitamin D is neglected by so many.
Eat Healthy. Sleep Healthy. Be Healthy.
Great advice 8 Cylinders. You always come through. Lol Just chatting is helping. Our minds can overwhelm us at times. Maybe, later, I'll take a walk through the woods to get some exercise and sun.. Id prefer a night walk because it's cooler then, but don't want to get eaten by a bear. I hear the birds chirping outdoors right now though my indoor birds are still sleeping. 🌹
Im usually okay. I take medicine for anxiety. Missed it other day and felt a little funny. Hope you feel better girly
Hi, Smedley! Thanks, you're sweet. I take nothing now, but I do understand. I hate feeling numb from meds The day already seems brighter hearing from you. I know it's a silly girly thing to say, but it is me. 🌞 Maybe, I'll play you a song today. Ditto
Aw. Depakote works for me. Originally used to treat seizures. Don't feel funny from it. Had some anxiety last weekend too, but that was from doing coke with my cousin... Haha.. not a regular user by any means though.
Lol. Yep, I would think that would make anyone anxious. You're funny... Mama speaking, son, you're joking hopefully?
Yeah. What helps me is to do shit. wash dishes, do chores, take care of my garden, anything that involves tedious tasks. Sure as about doesn't address the root cause but doing queues the mind.
Agree with you about distracting the mind. I'm usually smiling again after chatting with you guys. May not address the root problem like you suggest. However, sometimes the problem can seem more ominous in our minds than it really is. Then, it passes. And instead of fretting, we're smiling through it. That's why I made the post. I'm forgetting what's causing the anxiety for a little while. Thanks
Only after I sleep.
I've been having lucid dreams lately. Maybe that has something to do with it? Like you, the anxiety does seem more pronounced after I wake. Interesting. Thanks for you reply.
What do you mean seem team? Hope all is well for you. Sometimes, when I chat with others it distracts me from what I'm feeling. Maybe, I'm being selfish that way. I just wondered how alone or not I am in feeling this way occasionally.
I wake up angry sometimes. Just in a bad mood. It's often when I'm still tired. Anxiety, not so much anymore. I had a crash and a coma in 2017. Since I woke up from that with no memories of the crash, I don't have anxiety anymore. A bit like if all my anxiety was related to death and if my crash had just took all the fear from death with it. It doesn't mean I'm a daredevil now, it's just the fear of not being enough, not providing enough, not preparing enough, there enough etc left me. Take care
Thanks for your wisdom. It helps a little. Like all things, this too will pass. I just need reminding occasionally. What you say makes sense. Sometimes, we let our fears get in the way of our happiness. In the end though, things turn around hopefully for some of us. Glad you made it through that. Thanks for your reply.
Man that sounds pretty gay. Don't worry goyim
Okee dokee,then. Lol I've already got a smile on my face from your response. Thanks
Everyone is going to die. That usually snaps me out of despair. Be still or eat food or workout or something. The pain fizzles into mind static that you won’t notice later.
Yes. Death and taxes are inevitable truths in this world. But chatting with you here helps because I am alive. Thanks for grounding me in reality.
I knew you guys could snap me out of my mental funk. I'm already feeling better slightly. Cheers
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