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Posted 3/31/2015 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everybody, today I feel like I took steps backwards. I have made some good progress this month with managing my anxiety and depression. Today I woke up motivated, I started doing chores, homework and filled my head with many things to do, then I felt overwhelmed and started feeling anxiety symptoms. I hate it, I started to cry and doubt myself, it feels like I'm back to square one. I took .25 of Ativan but still feel down, can y'all offer me some support?
Posted 3/31/2015 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi SB,

Sometimes we set ourselves up by trying too much too soon...or simply overloading ourselves with expectations of what we think we should accomplish.

Take a deep breath...a step back, and revise your plan.;)

Planning just a couple of tasks will help you not to become overwhelmed.

Then, as you tackle more of the tasks...one at a time, you will reach your goal before you know it.

...and it won't seem like an insourmountable giant job hanging over your head!

You are not back at square one. I have had more setbacks than I can count. It did not impede my progress...but conversely taught me new ways to manage the little detours along the road to recovery.

You are going to be fine...keep going with baby steps towards the finish line.;)

S.C.
Posted 3/31/2015 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
{{{{Hugs}}}} I'm sorry you are feeling down, but don't beat yourself up. How about setting a timer for 30 minutes and in that time do some cleaning or whatever it is you need to get done. Then when the timer goes off take a break, watch a meditation video or do some breathing techniques, or simply lay on the sofa and veg out for 15 minutes, then set the timer again for 30 minutes and do it all over again. This way you know you only have to clean/homework for 30 minutes and you don't get so over whelmed at the thought of doing it all at once.

I hope you feel better soon. Don't beat yourself up, you haven't failed, you have anxiety and that is real, you'll get it done. :)

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Posted 4/1/2015 9:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi SB

I hope you are feeling a bit better today?

Sorry to hear you are feeling this way but try not to beat yourself up as it is normal to have setbacks and yes they are very frustrating. You need to tell yourself that you have got through this before so you can do it again and try your best to live in the moment and take one small step at a time.

We are behind you all the way and know you can do this.

Hibee
Posted 4/1/2015 2:03 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad you posted this. I too have been feeling like I am defeated and taking too many steps backward. Over the last few months I have more days that I feel better but lately, I just want to cry and give up. I've taken enough and need more of those good days.

I guess I will just keep on keeping on and hope for better days ahead.

Best wishes to you! You are not alone.
Posted 4/1/2015 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everybody for the support, I started feeling better after that episode yesterday. I took it easy and fell asleep for like 3 hrs.
Posted 4/1/2015 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
I'm happy to hear you are feeling better, remember the timer tip when you are feeling over whelmed next time. :) Best wishes for an anxiety free day.
Posted 4/1/2015 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
soul,

I feel like I'm treading water at work and at home. It's overwhelming. I'm glad you're doing better.
Posted 4/1/2015 11:18 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you're feeling defeated today. Try to remember that anxiety is about trial and error. Some days you will feel fantastic, and then there will be others where it won't be so great. And that's ok. You will get into a rhythm eventually where things won't bother you as much.
Sending you lots of positivity!
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