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Posted 11/5/2014 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
Strangely enough, I woke up feeling and remaining calm this morning... but then that didn't last long. It's been one of the worst days I can remember... tomorrow better be better!
Seemed like an even mixture of depression and anxiety...and even though I don't have full blown panic attacks, I came close today...In spite of 'never wanting to do anything' I managed to do quite a few heavy duty chores and kept thing how ODD it was that that was ME doing them... Guess that's the depersonalization kicking in which just feels terrible.
Both my daughter and granddaughter (suffer with panic attacks) had really awful days, too. My neighbor asked me if she woke me up last night because her anxiety was so bad she started screaming... (she didn't)...
No remedies worked today...it's like I might as well have been drinking water.
I have to remember that things DO get better, that things DO change. So, on that note I'll send my love and good wishes to all of you that are going through so much of the same. Peace to you all. Makes me feel a bit better just to be writing here.
Bettsann
Posted 11/5/2014 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bettsann-

That depersonalization stuff is for the birds! It's more uncomfortable to me than straight up anxiety or maybe even depression. It does fade. They key for me is to keep doing what needs to be done, despite feeling weird & like a robot. You did that so you did your best and that's all we can do.

There's another gal on here that's been talking about DP & DR (derealization). I wonder if it's more common than we know & people just don't talk about it bc it's very hard to describe. Also, many ppl are frightened to say "I feel like an alien" or the like. Prior to this year, I'd never paid attention to it even though I studied it in school.

Keep up on your routine as much as possible. The therapist told me to do that so it's what I've been doing and those creepy feelings are getting less.

PS: The planets & moons can get their acts together ANYTIME now, hmmph.

Always supporting you & sending you much peace & love!

Lisa
Posted 11/5/2014 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Betts,

I'm really sorry you had a rough day. :( Maybe it really is a full moon thing...I also felt meh. :/

However, I love that you can see beyond a bad day...and claim a better tomorrow! Great job on not getting stuck...and staying positive for the future


Use those coping skills, and get ready for a better day tomorrow! ;)

S.C.
Posted 11/5/2014 10:23 AM (GMT 0)
i am howling now.!!!!!!!! bugger. just wanted to say to keep strong and i am thinking of you all.
Posted 11/5/2014 11:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to read you had a bad day yesterday I find that anxiety and depression seem to go hand in hand with each other which can lead to depersonalisation which is the pits and I can relate on that one, How are you feeling today?.

Hibee
Posted 11/5/2014 12:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bettsann - I certainly feel for you, since my morning pretty much mirrored yours! I woke up with the usual shakiness and fast heartbeat but after taking my meds I calmed down a bit and thought "today might be a better day'...then WHAM, the anxiety hit like gangbusters. I too kept busy trying to fight through it, with only minutes of feeling clear headed, then back to the same old dread and panic I do agree that things like walking, keeping busy, etc. can help but sometimes it would be nice to sit back and enjoy the day without constantly being bombarded by anxiety!! The more I read on this forum, the more I see how similar we all are with our symptoms....it brings a brief bit of comfort (which is why I post so often) but once I'm on my own, it's back again. I keep wondering if this time around there might be something wrong with my thyroid or if I might now be diabetic (runs in the family) so the latest thing I'm doing is trying to muster the courage to go to a doctor and find out. THAT is the hardest thing for me to do, and I think it makes me feel "trapped" which in turn brings out my anxiety. All I ever pray for is courage, which I don't feel I have alot of but sometimes I think having this anxiety is worse than any physical disease I might have.
Posted 11/5/2014 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
It meant SO very much to me to hear from all of you... thank you, thank you. Each of you said things that really helped me and was comforting.
I woke up feeling pretty much 'normal for me'...but like I said and so did all of you... we just have to keep on keeping on ... and there are those precious, blessed moments of 'feeling good'...maybe we can even call it 'forgetting.'
A friend (not on this forum) wrote to me (she gets severe depression) that what helps her is to choose 4 things she will do every day... not 'big' things or general things like 'clean the house'... but specific smaller things. Like sort my winter and summer clothes and make up a give-away box... and clean up one kitchen drawer and one dresser drawer... and that is what I did and accomplished it. So I am going to keep trying to do that.
Again, big hugs to all of you!
Bettsann
Posted 11/5/2014 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Well...about those '4 things'....hmmmm
Today was one of 'those days' in which I am going to nominate my 4 things as 1) getting up and showering, 2) washing my hair, 3) getting dressed, 4) washing the dishes ... :( ... that's all for now, folks.... :)
Posted 11/6/2014 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Betts-

Those 4 things you did ARE accomplishments! So many struggle just to get dressed let alone the other 3 things you did. You did your best & that's ALL anyone can do each day.

I am sending you much peace, love & healing.

Hugs!
Lisa
Posted 11/6/2014 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, Lisa... you have a way of saying things that makes people feel better!! Thank you.
Hugs back atcha! :)
Bettsann
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