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[PJTAVISH]

The last few days have been rough on me. Last night was by far the worst. I couldn’t get to sleep till around 230am and then woke up at 5am in a mild panic, my heart was beginning to race and I was feeling that sensation of dread, impending doom. I knew a panic attack was approaching. I quickly put on my sweat pants and hoodie and grabbed my bike. Went for a ride around my neighborhood for a good 45mins. Came back and took a cool shower, made a hot cup of camomile tea. Sip on that for a little bit and tried to doze back off. I think I dozed off for a little bit but I couldn’t tell. Today I feel like hammered **** and I look like a walking zombie. I’m spacey and have bags and dark circles under my eyes. I wish I wasn’t like this anymore. I’d give anything for one good night of rest. Solid sleep. That sleep where you wake up the next morning and wana hit the snooze button. I can’t carry on like this . I’ve been pretty emotional all day. I was siting in my work truck on my lunch break watching some YouTube and felt the need to just cry. I cried for a bit and then pulled myself back together. Sucked it up and went back to the job site. Now it’s quitting time and I don’t wana have another night like last night.


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[Kimberly Hunt]

Have you thought about exerting your self until you are really tired before you go to bed? You seem to like your bike, maybe if you tired yourself out, you would sleep better. Keep telling yourself positive thoughts before you fall asleep or practice imagery where you think of a your happy place.

 

[PJTAVISH]

Have you thought about exerting your self until you are really tired before you go to bed? You seem to like your bike, maybe if you tired yourself out, you would sleep better. Keep telling yourself positive thoughts before you fall asleep or practice imagery where you think of a your happy place.

I work in the HVAC/R field and my job is pretty tiring. On top of that I ride my every evening for a good hour or so after work. I exhausted, I can feel it. Just can’t shut my brain off and go/stay asleep. I’m so over it Kim, I’m at my breaking point.


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[Kimberly Hunt]

Don't worry, you will be okay. I know you feel anxious about a repeat of last night but if you allow yourself to relax your thoughts, you will fall asleep. Try to imagine yourself being in a place that you feel most calm and breathe with each image that comes into your mind. Breathing is key for super anxious times. Just keep telling yourself this will pass. Is there anyone you can call to kind of get your mind off of things?

 

[Peanutbuttercup]

What about medication to help you sleep? Any luck with that?

 

[PJTAVISH]

What about medication to help you sleep? Any luck with that?

I don’t wana take pills to sleep.


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[Peanutbuttercup]

No, understood. I totally get that you don’t want to get a reliance on those. But on an as needed basis, you might get a few nights of good zzz’s and wonder what you were spun up about, which would in turn let you sleep unaided.

 

[PJTAVISH]

Don't worry, you will be okay. I know you feel anxious about a repeat of last night but if you allow yourself to relax your thoughts, you will fall asleep. Try to imagine yourself being in a place that you feel most calm and breathe with each image that comes into your mind. Breathing is key for super anxious times. Just keep telling yourself this will pass. Is there anyone you can call to kind of get your mind off of things?

No I don’t have anyone to call. I lay there and watch TV, usually the Andy Griffith show on Netflix. I’m addicted to that show. I may be 34 but I’m an old soul. I wish Mayberry was real.


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[PJTAVISH]

No, understood. I totally get that you don’t want to get a reliance on those. But on an as needed basis, you might get a few nights of good zzz’s and wonder what you were spun up about, which would in turn let you sleep unaided.

I did consider CBD but I have a fear of drugs.


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[Kimberly Hunt]

No, understood. I totally get that you don’t want to get a reliance on those. But on an as needed basis, you might get a few nights of good zzz’s and wonder what you were spun up about, which would in turn let you sleep unaided.

Peanut buttercup is right. Also there are natural alternatives like Melatonin. Sometimes we just need a little help. But if you really don’t want to use anything, practice the imagery and the positive self talk and really concentrate! Don’t forget to breathe!

 

[Donna Price]

The last few days have been rough on me. Last night was by far the worst. I couldn’t get to sleep till around 230am and then woke up at 5am in a mild panic, my heart was beginning to race and I was feeling that sensation of dread, impending doom. I knew a panic attack was approaching. I quickly put on my sweat pants and hoodie and grabbed my bike. Went for a ride around my neighborhood for a good 45mins. Came back and took a cool shower, made a hot cup of camomile tea. Sip on that for a little bit and tried to doze back off. I think I dozed off for a little bit but I couldn’t tell. Today I feel like hammered **** and I look like a walking zombie. I’m spacey and have bags and dark circles under my eyes. I wish I wasn’t like this anymore. I’d give anything for one good night of rest. Solid sleep. That sleep where you wake up the next morning and wana hit the snooze button. I can’t carry on like this . I’ve been pretty emotional all day. I was siting in my work truck on my lunch break watching some YouTube and felt the need to just cry. I cried for a bit and then pulled myself back together. Sucked it up and went back to the job site. Now it’s quitting time and I don’t wana have another night like last night.


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I know just how you feel... I have struggled with anxiety since my mother passed away in 2005.. It has woken me up in the middle of the night. Total and complete fear took over. I am a believe in God so I do pray a lot asking Him to ease the "fear" I get so upset because sometimes I have no idea where the fear is even coming from. I have been doing well controlling it without taking meds (I've tried meds years ago and hated the way it made me feel) recently I was in a head on car accident. No fault of mine at all. Since then my anxiety has been through the roof. I feel like I have a bowling ball in my chest. It got so bad at one point I went to the ER thinking something was really wrong. They did a cat scan and sent me to a GI doctor. The doctor read the report and said that everything including the blood work looked great. I still have scheduled an upper GI to make sure. I am terrified to get into a vehicle and drive any distance at all. Even when my husband drives I'm a total wreck. I have a trip coming up in two weeks in which I have to travel 8 hours away. It's for a family wedding. I just pray I can do it without totally breaking down. I am so sorry you are going through this and I hope you're not offended by me saying this but I will make sure to keep you in my prayers that things will start to get easier. I just hope that I can figure out something without taking meds again.... =(

 

[Donna Price]

No I don’t have anyone to call. I lay there and watch TV, usually the Andy Griffith show on Netflix. I’m addicted to that show. I may be 34 but I’m an old soul. I wish Mayberry was real.


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I couldn't agree with you more on the Andy Griffith show... It makes me laugh when I'm having panic/anxiety attacks. I've learned that to watch something with a little humor helps a little... I would love to have a Mayberry.. Life would be so much easier

 

[Peanutbuttercup]

I wonder if the appeal for Andy Griffith is because it was a simpler, slower time. God knows we could all use a dose of that!

 

[Peanutbuttercup]

Also the positive imagery and self talk before bedtime make sound corny, but it retrains the brain to think differently. It really is a wonderful exercise.

 

[PJTAVISH]

I wonder if the appeal for Andy Griffith is because it was a simpler, slower time. God knows we could all use a dose of that!

I strongly believe that. That’s why I wish Mayberry was real. I’d pick up and move there today.


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[Peanutbuttercup]

Well at the very least you are inspiring me to take things slooooower, make time for the easy.