How to challenge your negative thoughts

That's okay @BlueBay!

I am glad you slept well, it sounds like you're really needing rest right now.

Yes it does make sense and that really would have been scary... what helps to bring you safely back to your body?

And how have you been taking care of yourself this weekend? 💛

Hi @AuntGlow

im really not sure how I brought myself back to my body.
tiday is a nice sunny day.

My cousin called yesterday and they are coming over. Should be nice. Haven’t seen her for a year.

I really hope you have a lovely day (hopefully in the sun!) with your cousin. I am sure this will be a wonderful opportunity to connect. Let me know how it goes. @BlueBay 💛

How are you now? I'm mindful you weren't feeling the best the other day @BlueBay

not doing great at the moment

don't want to leave my house today but I’m working starting 10am

I’m in bed now could stay here all day without talking to anyone

I’m hopeless lazy and pathetic

I just want to sleep I’m tired and body is achey

just let me be

it’s cold

im tired

want peace and quiet stillness

im over so much at the moment

nothing is easy

it just gets too much sometimes

😢😢

Hey @BlueBay I'm hearing overwhelming it's all feeling at the moment.

Just wanted to pop by and let you know we're here with you. I hope the day is gentle for you and that work goes quickly

hi @Ru-bee

i did go to work and yes the day went very quickly. home now had a coffee and resting a bit.

Glad to hear it @BlueBay Good on you for getting through today, I hope the rest of the day goes gently for you too

hi @Ru-bee @tyme @AuntGlow @Shaz51 @rav3n and others reading this

Yesterday while at work my anxiety was very heightened and I was scared.

a man walked in with dark glasses and a hoodie carrying a bag. He stood at the front of the store and looked around. Instantly I panicked. The manager walked towards him and he said “go back behind the counter “

he then started asking the manager a few questions and what he wanted to buy. Manager helped him. At o e point he went inside his bag and I was quite scared. In my head I thought he was about to pull out a weapon (he didn’t)

he bought his items and slowly left. It was very weird and scary. At one point a local who was about to leave the store stayed for a few minutes to make sure we were ok.

but now I’m questioning whether I can work or not. I must be very heightened if I’m having this kind of reaction.
to others it may not sound scary but to me I felt I was panicking.

how do I get over my heightened anxiety

HI @BlueBay ,

Thank you for sharing. It sounded like a pretty scary experience.

At the same time, it lokked like you had the necessary supports in place to help you through. The fact that so many others were aware of this person, it shows that your anxiety was not unreasonable.

As far as I know, if you talk to any therapist who works with anxiety, a lot of it is about exposure and moving towards the very thing that makes you anxious. Please note, this is only from my own experience. If you feel this anxiety is controlling your life, it's important to reach out to those who are specialist in the area.

Anxiety has its place. It is not WRONG to be anxiety. It is an evolutionary system that keeps us safe. The fact that you are aware of this anxiety is certainly a great start. The next step is about taking control of the anxiety so it doesn't control you.

You are brave. You are strong. You are powerful.

tyme