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Posted 5/26/2015 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Why am I not excited about long weekends and actually feel anxious?
I have been dealing with anxiety for almost a year now. Things have gotten so much better in the past 4 months, but there are times like the long weekends that get me anxious and sad. I am single and live alone, but have friends and some family I hang out with. Before my episode a year ago, I loved long weekends, loved life etc.... I loved sleeping late. I no longer can sleep late. It is my fear of anxiety that gets me every time. Idle time is very rough for me and mornings are not fun either as someone else mentioned it in the forum.
This past weekend, I spent most of it with friends and family with a bit of flutter, but it was fun. But the very next day, I feel down and anxious again.
I take 20mg of Lexapro, 1mg of Klonopin, Meditate, go to therapy, exercise 2-3 times a week. I am not sure what else I need to do to feel at peace again? I have good days, but then bad days.
I constantly compare with others who don't have anxiety issues and that makes me feel worse.
Can you please give me some hope here.
Thank You so much. I am grateful for this site.

Lexa
Posted 5/26/2015 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone please?
Posted 5/26/2015 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lexa,

Changes in routine are hard for those with anxiety. I very much depend on things being somewhat predictable, as this makes me feel within my comfort zone...where I know what to expect.

Now, I can enjoy more spontaneous times...but it has taken a lot of work and recovery to get to this place.

You will get there too!! Don't give up hope, and keep working on all the good things you are doing...it will happen!

With understanding,

S.C.
Posted 5/26/2015 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lexa. I'm so sorry you are struggling. What type of therapy do you go to? Have you talked with your therapist about these issues? You may want to talk with whoever prescribes your medications. Maybe you need a change in meds.

It certainly sounds like you are doing all of the right things with the meditation, exercise and making yourself get out with friends. Hang in there. We are here for you.
Posted 5/26/2015 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
You are doing a great job working on your tools for anxiety, keep working it. It will get better but it isn't easy and takes alot of work.

I'm sorry I forget, are you currently in therapy?
Posted 5/26/2015 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all. I have discussed my medication with my doctor. At one point, we were thinking of increasing the Lexapro to 25 or 30mg from 20, but we both truly believe that due to my improvements, therapy and time will heal things. But it is difficult at times. I would have to say that mornings are not that easy for me, maybe a level 2 on scale of 10 and on some days, level 2-4 for longer period of time. I feel like the good and bad day spells are still there and continue. I just wished it would stabilize a more to good days.
Posted 5/27/2015 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
It will!!

I remember reaching plateaus along the way...sometimes you stay in one place for awhile before making strides...

...and sometimes there are detours along the way...

However, you will get there with all that you are doing for your recovery!

Keep faith!

S.C.
Posted 5/27/2015 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you S.C. I truly appreciate it. I am glad that you are in a much better place. I believe I am too, but the ripples are still tough. Sometimes my therapy session are more difficult than other times.
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