Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Oh not too bad thanks @oceangirl sorry things not good for you atm

Hey @oceangirl what's going on? Thinking of you xo

Hey @ENKELI

It is something that has been happening since Christmas. But have got worse in the last few weeks. Anxiety and depression symptoms and fairly quite slow in my thinking. But trying to be kind to myself.

@oceangirl yes, please remember to be kind to yourself. Anxiety is horrible, I struggle with it too. Do you have coping strategies that help?

Sitting with you xo

Thank you for your support & message @ENKELI

I do have strategies to manage my anxiety. It is hard to put into place, whilst dealing with anxiety.

It seems fairly trivial but going back to basics. And doing combination of strategies. Exercise (walking dog, gym, swimming) Good nutrition, hydration, breathing exercises, taking action (making appointments), cleaning out the car etc.

What helps you to manage, not only through acute phase but times when you're managing well too.

I'm going to try to stay connected here for a while.

Good luck @oceangirl . I struggle with anxiety too. Your strategies sound sensible. I’m having a hot flush yuck. Will get ready for bed in about 45 minutes.

@GezzaP Sorry to hear of your struggles with anxiety too. Hormonal shifts are critical regulators of brain chemistry, and directly influencing (anxiety and mental health).

I was affected by depression, when I went through premature menopause. Previously had anxiety but not so much depression (not that I can recall).

How do you manage your mental health?

@oceangirl I do deep breathing. And prayer. When all else fails, medication.

The nights tend to be quiet on Sane I've found. Not a lot of people around to talk to.

Sorry I'm so late in replying, I'm way behind in my studies and am trying to catch up so I don't get in trouble.

I hope your night goes okay 🥰

I have bipolar @oceangirl . So i have highs and lows with anxiety. I take meds and try to sleep enough hours. Atm I’m manic and not sleeping enough. Normally I sleep well but my back and neck are hurting and causing bad headache. Hoping acupuncture this morning will relieve pain and headache. Well good morning. Hope you are sleeping better than me.

@ENKELI All good, I understand.

What are you studying? How was your day?

Glad you got strategies to help you. Have you looked up yoga techniques for breathing?