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Posted 6/28/2015 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
Today has been one of those days. I am tired & stressed out & am in borderline anxiety all day long. Last night I woke at2 with an attack (just TWO hours after taking my Klonipin!). Managed to get back to restless sleep until 6 but that was it. Today was very busy (I run a cat rescue & had to settle 3 6-week old kittens into one place & starving farm cat in another. I shouldn't be anxious as it all sent well, but I seem to be operating on the edge now most of the time. I am tempted to try some of my old Xanax just to help but don't want to get started on that. But I need to sleep.

Today I actually thought I was going to have a meltdown.

Pam
Posted 6/28/2015 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
I just want to thank you for helping the kitties. I also do that and it does get stressful. But so worth it. HUGS!!
Posted 6/28/2015 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Pam
What a wonderful person you are taking care of those precious little ones. It seems like people like us that care so much and work from our hearts are the ones that struggle with so much anxiety. I live on the ragged edge all the time. I have spent my entire life in anxiety and panic not to mention the tightness in my throat feeling, no or little sleep. I will occasionally take a Zanax after two or three sleepless nights just so I can make it thru the next day. I don't like taking any medication either. I struggle with health anxiety daily fearing every symptom is some horrid disease. It's awful living like this and like you I don't know what to do. I hope that tonight you get some rest and remember you are never alone. There will be some good days, we just have to keep positive talk in our dialing moment by moment...hang in there.
Posted 6/28/2015 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
HI ppim38 I'm so sorry you had a bad day, do you do any coping skills, like breathing or mindfulness? You can go to youtube and search for mindfulness for anxiety and get a ton, or if you'd like I can post a couple of my favorites for you.

I too commend you for taking care of the fur babies, what a God send you are. Thank You!

I hope you can have a better day tomorrow.
Posted 6/28/2015 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome Buddykisses, You have come to an awesome forum, and I'm happy you found us. This is a very caring community that understands living with anxiety, so take a seat and welcome aboard.

We would like to all welcome you, so if you have a minute could you post your own topic by hitting the Post New Topic button on the upper left side and tell us your story of living with anxiety. That way more people will see it and be able to welcome you.

Thank you for the support you gave ppim38, you'll fit right in here. :)
Posted 6/28/2015 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry you're having a bad day! I hope you are feeling better now!! I'm such a huge animal lover! Especially kitties! I have 3 of them. Great job on the rescue work you are doing! It warms my heart!
Posted 6/28/2015 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
Pam,

I echo the sentiments of others. You're an angel on earth! Are other things bothering you? While thankless to a degree, try and get all the joy you can from such selfless acts you perform daily.
Posted 6/29/2015 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
AngelLisa,

Could you post those anxiety videos for me? I thought you had but I don't see them.

Things aren't getting any better. I'm at the point where I realize that I am anxious about the anxiety, especially the nighttime anxiety & when I go to be with that on my mind, naturally it happens. I think tonight I will not take my Klonipin & go to be with no meds. Then if I wake up with an attack, I will either take a Klonipin or try a Xanax.
Last night I took my full Klonipin dose of.5 mg at around 11 pm & had a panic attack only 4 hours later. Took another half K & had another attack 2 hours after that. I am wondering if the Klonipin is going back on me.

Pam
Posted 6/29/2015 4:42 AM (GMT 0)

Hugs to ppim!  So glad to hear you are starting to feel better...and may it continue!  Way to reach out and use those coping skills! tongue

...and I would also like to welcome BuddyKisses, and welcome you to post with us anytime! cool

Scaredy Cat


Posted 6/29/2015 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
Here you go, these are a couple of my favorites, they are only about 15 minutes long. It takes practice to get used to mindfulness video's but once you do, you'll reap the benifits.

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT_ZvD94_kE&list=WL

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpiw2hH-dlc

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR57rug8NsM
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