Having a tough morning & needed encouragement

Good morning, all. I'm having a difficult morning and knew I could come here because this forum understands the struggle. I woke up this morning with pretty rough anxiety. As I type this message through shaky hands, I already know encouragement is on its way. I normally wake up with anxiety but it's a little worse than usual. This has been going on for weeks now and I'm just so frustrated. I have to be at work in a few hours so I'm hoping it will ease up soon.

This can be such a hard thing to deal with but I'm trying to remind myself that I'm ok, this is just anxiety and it will get better. I really needed a place to share this morning so thank you for reading and for the support. I'm thankful for this forum and the encouraging people here.

Thank you for sharing Melissa! I keep reminding myself of that. I just wish this would slow down. I put in a lot of work to try to help my anxiety so it's hard to have mornings like these. But remember, it's just anxiety, nothing dangerous and like you said this too shall pass.

Thank you!

Hi Melissa, yes I do take medication. I took my daily meds about an hour ago and am hoping it will help this morning before work. I also think I had a stressful evening and it rolled over to this morning. I'm trying to remind myself that these are just sensations and are harmless other the the discomfort.

I wish other people didn't have to experience this but I'm glad we have this forum to come to. Everyone's so willing to offer encouragement and I'm grateful for people like you who try to help.

Thank you, Melissa!

Hi Liz,

Sorry I am coming into this late, and you are likely already at work...

...but wanted to send support and encouragement still!

I am sorry you are having a rough time currently. It is so frustrating when our anxiety gets ramped up for whatever reason.

Maybe picking up a new coping skill to practice before bed, and in the morning before getting up could help with the struggles in the a.m.

Something as simple as a new breathing technique, progressive muscle relaxation or journaling...

You can find these in our Resources, or if you'd like direct links to anything, just let me know.:)

Wishing you peace and progress...keep posting and we will keep you in support!

S.C.

Thank you all so much fur the encouragement and great recommendations. I'm going to work on finding more coping skills that can help during hard times.

I'm happy I made it through the day with just a few bumps in the road and now I'm just trying to relax and am hoping for a better tomorrow. Thank you so much for all if the positive words!

I hope you all have a peaceful evening! :)