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Kyle1Senior Contributor
I've been going through something for a while now. A lot of emotion. A lot of trauma like feeling. A lot of powerlessness. Feels like some creature-like force has taken me by the nape and collar and just thrashes me side to side...
Sometimes I'm OK with not being OK.
Other times its unbearable and torturous.
And sooo exhausting...
What a way to start the day!
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hanamiSenior Contributor
Hi @Kyle1
Do you find things are worse for you first off in the morning or does it vary? For me, when my anxiety was bad, it was always worse in the morning and then would improve as the day went on. Sorry to hear you started the day so horribly. Keep reaching out, it's good to hear from you and see how you're going?
Warmest wishes
Hanami
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AussieRechargerSenior Contributor
@Kyle1
How long are we talking about?
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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
Hi @Kyle1,
Sorry to hear how your day is starting out. I do find if I'm down it's more likely to be in the morning and typically (hopefully) my mood will start to shift a little as the day goes on. I find things like music, funny videos, walking etc help a bit. Is there things you have noticed that help you?
I really hope your day starts to pick up and you feel a bit better soon.
Warm wishes,
FloatingFeather
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
@hanami yes, mornings are horrible for me. And some days, like today, it doesn't get better.
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
6 months now. The episodes of feeling are becoming more prolonged, frequent, and intense. For about the last month it's really escalated to the point of impulse thoughts around SH...
@AussieRecharger
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
@FloatingFeather thank you.
Most days I'm obliged to tend to unpleasantries, so it has been near impossible to tune out of negative inducing actions...
How do you patch the hull of a sinking boat while being hounded to keep a rate of knots??
It's enough to make anyone sick
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
@creative_writer
Yes. I usually am told to bear my burden. It will pass...
I do take medication. I do speak with apparent professionals in this field.
I do talk to others who share some of what I experience, too (which is usually the most helpful)...
Still it comes, though; daily.
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hanamiSenior Contributor
Sorry to hear that @Kyle1 . We're all here for you and sitting with you in your distress and pain.
Warmest wishes
Hanami
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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