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Posted 9/22/2014 9:44 AM (GMT 0)
I worked really hard over the weekend putting in 8 and 10 hr. days. I had bad anxiety last night when trying to go to sleep. I took an Ativan and it let me fall asleep but I woke up at 4 very anxious. I have been walking and breathing. I don't dare take another one. I am trying to think positive thoughts. Everyone at school is very supportive. They knew about my physical illnesses but not the anxiety. Thai is relatively new. I don't know whether to mention it or not. Well. I have to get up and get going. More walking and breathing before the shower and the drive to work. I have never had to leave school but there is always a first time. Hopefully, I will feel better by the time I get there. The drive is about 1/2 hr. Wish me luck and sen dme thoughts of encouragement. They are so helpful.
Posted 9/22/2014 10:26 AM (GMT 0)
sending many positive and calming thoughts your way.
Posted 9/22/2014 11:28 AM (GMT 0)
Cd

You have been through this before and you ALWAYS make it! This time should be no different! Pull out all your tricks - coping skills - deep breathing, meditation, prayer, and any medication that can help you.

One thing I do want to say is that you are such an inspiration. You get up every single day and no matter how hard it gets, you face your anxiety and your mountains head on! You do what you need to do and you rise above this hardship . You are such a strong person. Be proud of
yourself.

This is just another day. When you get home for the day post on here how it went, how you felt during the day, and what you did to cope. And the next time you have a morning like this where you don't know if you can face the day, I want you to pull up that post to remind yourself that you CAN do this!

I really enjoy reading your post because you are such a strong person. You refuse to let this disorder define you as a person. Keep on pushing forward. Can't wait to hear how it goes.

Post Edited (Cornell) : 9/22/2014 5:31:38 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/22/2014 11:33 AM (GMT 0)
I think 4:00 am must be the time to get up when you are anxious! A couple months ago, I woke up around 4:00 every single morning for more than a month.

Wishing you the best today CD. Try to be positive, as sometimes that's all we can do.
Posted 9/22/2014 12:37 PM (GMT 0)
Period one is almost over. I am pulling through. Much better than earlier. The kids always get me going. Thanks for the support. I need it every day.
Posted 9/22/2014 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
:-)   tongue turn cool yeah

Well done!!  Another victory is yours...and you are now stronger than ever before!

Keep up the good work!

S.C.

Posted 9/22/2014 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
I just got called to work the next two days. Breathe.
Posted 9/22/2014 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
Ahhh, but this is a good thing, yes?

This time around you have some advance notice that yes, for sure, for certain, definitely, and absolutely, for the next two days you *do* have your schedule planned out to be at school. So for 2 whole days there isn't that anticipatory anxiety waiting for a phone call that may or may not come.

No need to work yourself into a lather because,....you've got a confirmation. I'm hoping this can help you relax.






M.
Posted 9/22/2014 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
I wish that were true. I was up at 3 this morning more anxious than ever. i took an Attivan so I could sleep 3 more hours. It has been worse since I worked all weekend. I was totally exhausted. I have to figure out a way to pace myself and take breaks. it looks like I will be working a lot this year. I need the money but do not want to get sick again.
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