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I can't seem to shake the anxiety I have had all day today. I feel like I am 1 step away from going crazy. I have been trying to ignore it all day and it's exhausting. I feel sick and irritable. I am so tired of feeling this way. I have had enough of it all. Why is it that we have to suffer in silence and deal with all this sh** every single day and the people who made us this way are living a wonderful happy carefree life? Why do I have to accept that this is just the way it will be from now on? I don't want to accept it. I don't want to have to deal with living with PTSD and depression and anxiety and everything else that comes with it.
Thanks for the ideas @outlander . I will check them out. How is your day going?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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im stuck in quarantine at home atm @Lee82 both through self isolation and that im awaiting results from a covid test I had this morning as im having coughing fits and they want to rule that possibility out as well. so im just studying atm and trying to catch up on the stuff ive missed or haven't done yet.
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Lee82Senior Contributor
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oh no I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope all will be ok.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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thanks @Lee82 will be keeping my fingers tightly crossed. ill hear back by Wednesday as im a healthcare worker so its marked as urgent.
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Lee82Senior Contributor
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Well all the best for Wednesday. Stay positive and safe.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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thank you @Lee82 hows your anxiety and distractions coming along?
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Lee82Senior Contributor
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My anxiety is very much still around. Getting a little stronger but I am keeping busy by doing things around the house as well as trying to play with the kids. I am already fearing that I am going to have another really bad night and that's making me even more anxious.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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playing with the kids and doing some things around the house sounds good @Lee82 maybe try to focus on the here and now rather then later. I know that when im having a bad day looking to far ahead esp at night as that's usually when im worse as well creates even more anxiety. perhaps you could set some things up before bed to help with sleep like essential oil diffuser, a nice hot shower, a movie and then when laying in bed a guided breathing youtube clip or an app might help. maybe even put fresh sheets on your bed so you have a nice comfy bed to look forward to.
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