Keeping busy

Am I the only one who just can't sit down when their anxiety is really bad?. I just have to be up on my feet doing something. Because my anxiety gives me all this nervous energy. I do the washing, dust, tidy even re-arrange things in the rooms. Anything to keep me occupied and my mind off whats stressing me. I've tried to stop it by meditating, smelling scents to keep me in the moment, box breathing etc. But these just don't help sometimes.

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Isthisit · F

I suffer from anxiety disorder myself and actually find myself to be very unmotivated due to having depression also. I will have all that nervous energy going on in my head but be outwardly inert.

RubiesandButterflies · 51-55, F

@Isthisit I have days like this also because I have depression too. I call it being stuck because that's how it feels.

Isthisit · F

@RubiesandButterflies yes exactly. Being stuck is a good description.

Wiseacre · F

Develop an attitude that says "here we go again" might help reduce anxiety!

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Wiseacre · F

It worked for me...I used to have frequent panic attacks...sweaty hands, racing heart, etc...I did what I told u to do and stopped panicking.@RubiesandButterflies

RubiesandButterflies · 51-55, F

@Wiseacre we are all different in what works because there are so many factors as to what causes the anxiety. So what worked for you won't work for everyone.

Wiseacre · F

@RubiesandButterflies true enuf

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