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Posted 4/25/2018 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hey,

I'm interested to know when your anxiety is present, do you notice it suddenly lift at a certain point in the day? Or does it come and go gradually?

As I've mentioned before, mines horrific on a morning. But rather than it gradually going through the day I have found many times, that it just 'lifts' almost immediately and completely. I can spend 6-8 hours with extreme anxiety then all of a sudden I notice its gone.

Today for example, Ive had moderate-high anxiety. You know the feeling - constant panic and unable to focus on anything without that feeling of dispair creeping in. By 2pm after lunch. I got back to work and it seems to have dissapeared. Like I actually felt it go in a moments notice! I'm now able to sit still and feel relatively calm, I appreciate this feeling so much.

Is this something familiar to anyone else?
Posted 4/25/2018 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
I think when you direct your attention outward on something it helps. Internalizing your thoughts only feeds the beast......and round and round it goes. For me it is tough if the symptoms are bad....you can't just think everything is fine if it isn't, but you can't dwell on it either. I am just starting zoloft (day 5) for my GAD so we'll see what happens. Working through the side effects right now, having patience to get through those is hard as well.
Posted 4/25/2018 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah thats exactly right. It doesnt seem like its a choice of just switching thoughts to make it disappear. How we occupy our mind is crucial though during the worst moments. Its just extremely hard to focus on anything while anxiety is high, as it stops you from having any desire to do anything in the first place.

Good luck with the Zoloft, I had to stop that after the first day but it seems to be very effective for most! i was on Remeron for 6 months which seems to have helped me. im just coming up to my first month off it now which is very hard!
Posted 4/25/2018 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
Ox,

Yes, I have had this experience! Whether it is a distracting event or coping skill that hits the 'reset' button so to speak...

...or whether it is something more physical, like a drop in Cortisol or BGL's leveling out after a meal...

...it is always a welcome feeling!

I hope it continues for you the rest of the day. smile

S.C.
Posted 4/25/2018 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, you quit Z after only one day? Must have had a bad reaction. Day 5 for me and today I think the anxiety is better, but the lethargy/off balance feelings are intense. I take it in the morning, but may need to switch over to the evening. But fingers crossed on the anxiety lessening a bit.
Posted 4/26/2018 5:59 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah the side effects were alot worse for me than most on that one. Instant burning in throat followed by insomnia. I read taking it in the morning is best as it gives you an energy boost, so don't want it to affect your sleep. Good luck with your course
Posted 4/27/2018 7:44 AM (GMT 0)
I have burning in throat and insomnia and certain times just pooouufff anxiety gone....cannot explain in words.

I can know it because didn't have anxiety in life long time ago.

I keep my pills handy and take them otherwise don't know.


DISTRACTION IS THE KEY FOR ME TOO.
Posted 4/27/2018 2:11 PM (GMT 0)
Is there a trigger in the AM that might go away later? Like someone who works with you but doesn't in the afternoon? Or a task you do every morning but not in the afternoon?

For instance I used to work with government funds. Each morning I would enter data then export it. Because of my illness I'm a bit dyslexic so I would be afraid I'd put the numbers in wrong.

Once it was all checked and sent I was ok for the rest of the day. Or, at least as ok as I can be because I'm always anxious; It just depends on how much.

Just a thought.
Posted 4/27/2018 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
There are no known morning triggers that set my anxiety off. My triggers seem to be negative thoughts from something i read, mental health info is what shakes me to the core. Hearing about celebrities deaths from suicide etc.

I will then take that information and brood over it, lose sleep then boom, anxiety hits.

I dont know if you know but hearing about the dj Avicii's death last week sent me into another episode. I think partly because he is of similar age and interests to me. Its now 1 week on and my anxiety has spiralled out of control to the point where im waking up every hour having a panic attack then going back to sleep.

Im trying to stay off the ADs. Its been a month and im starting to question that choice.
Posted 4/27/2018 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Ox,

That was very sad news indeed. sad

However, it is important to remember that other people's stories are not our own. Hearing about something sad/tragic or scary is of course a natural trigger...but do your best to not internalize this. (he had known risk factors that you likely don't have)

Keep working towards your recovery goals...you are going to get there. smile

S.C.
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