Anxiety is back...

Joe P. · Post by **Joe P.** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:36 pm

Where do I start..??? Well, my anxiety is back and I'm going through the program one more time. I have health-related anxiety that's triggered when I don't feel well. I have a 7 month old now and the stress level here at home is high. I'm exhausted and haven't slept well and this has triggered aches and pains that have sent me into a tailspin, again. It's so frustrating that after doing so well for so long, here I am again not able to focus and shut down the negative self-talk. I try taking deep breathes and re-framing my thoughts but it doesn't seem to help. I can't stop thinking...my mind is racing...I can't stop and relax...I'm exhausted...I'm in a vicious cycle. Can anyone relate???

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:46 pm

Holy COw Yes I can relate!! In fact I spent hours my first few days here going over the Triumphs thread the Humor thread and the Spirituality thread clinging to every morsel!! it actually helped me alot. And the wonderful support of the chat rooms too

When do you see the Dr next? I bet alot is hormones trying to get back on track after having your wee one? I will be praying things turn around for you soon.
Take Care

Jill

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:17 pm

Joe -

Well, of course you're anxious! You've got quite a bit going on in your life right now. The added stress has to be wearing on you. Now is the time to use the skills you've learned in the program. Recognize that there are external stressors in your life, allow yourself to feel anxiety, and work through it. You have all the tools you need. Go for it!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:41 am

Thanks for the support Jilz, SeaRunner. Yes, I do have quite a bit of added stress with our 7 month old but I guess I'm having a harder time than I thought I would. I'm tense, tired and can't seem to relax. I have learned a lot about anxiety and what my triggers are but what floors me is that I thought that I could cope with the skills I've learned. Goes to show that we need to work continually on our condition...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:24 pm

im sure, if we knew then what we know now, we would of never stopped the program in the first place. but we cant beat ourselves up over what we should of done, or how come i cant do it now. this is a great opportunity to do it again, and this time, you can one day be that hero father figure your baby will grow up to love. remember they see, act, do from what they see their parents do. see this as the biggest motivation/inspiration you can do for ur baby. dont let stress/anxiety/depression get you down. be happy, joyful, excited, energized, optimitic, and courageous... its gonna take practice and patience for all of us. dont give up. you been on the other side before. just know its there again. this time for good.
good luck
ang

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:40 am

Yeah, you're right. It's just difficult. I've been having a hard time using my coping skills learned and no matter how hard I try and focus, I'm just frustrated. The hardest thing is that I feel like I'm missing out on my boy and I try and focus on him but in the back of my mind the negative self-talk keeps going. This morning was tough. I woke up and my shins and ankles were sore and achy. I awoke at 5 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. The racy anxious feelings started and kept coming stronger and stronger. I'm just having a tough time right now.