I Have Anxiety

Yeah I exercise and also run on the treadmill. Sometimes to calmn my anxiety I over exercise but then that makes me sick too running all night, so I’m not allowed to use the treadmill at night anymore. I try staying positive and upbeat and even repeat out loud to calmn down and that I am great and that I can do this and other positive stuff, but it never actually works. I also try waking up early and making breakfast for everyone and then cleaning the house to stay productive. But, one time I had so much anxiety I stayed up all night cleaning the kitchen, pantry and bathroom. I also tried taking classes online for free and they helped for a while, but not anymore. @liloleme123

@liloleme123 been struggling on and off with this for 9 years. It used to be worse, and then got way better but now it’s getting bad again and I’m just having trouble staying calm and not shaking or having panic attacks.

@AliceAlice19 well I'm not expert but sounds like your over doing it. Balance is the key. breathe, get yourself some space enjoy the outdoor and certainly come off " " social media.

Small steps big breaths..

Wish you well on your quest

I Actually usually delete my Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram app when it’s bad since I need space and no distractions when I am trying to overcome and grow or reach a goal. I deleted my FB and Instagram, but haven’t deleted my snap bc my friends get worried or feel ignored since they are not living in the same location as me - they don’t know about my issues though. (I text and FaceTime them sometimes when they aren’t busy. I am the only one with actual free time right now). I actually just became a member 3 days ago on this site to have an outlet (wondering if it will help expressing my feelings and talking with others) and also a distraction from my actual life and helps with the loneliness @liloleme123

@liloleme123 also thank you!

@AliceAlice19 your welcome. Wish you well on sw !! But spend your freetime elsewhere. (This is on at work only 😁)

Yeah I’m unemployed and go on here when I can’t sleep or feel lonely 😞. I also am stuck kind of in the house since I’m broke and it’s very cold and snowy out @liloleme123

@AliceAlice19 i understand. I can only add get a job of some description keep the confidence from dropping, also snow ! Oh boy get out in it. walking cycling luv it take up photography it's great for mindfulness. lastly lol. get a bed routine, that's means bed !

I have been applying everyday. I actually get to the interview stages and ruin it from there, but the interviewers never give feedback so I just keep trying to practice my interview Q and A, but now I have so much anxiety before and during an interview than before. I used to not be nervous as much but after all these failures, it’s like I get a panic attack before and during it. It doesn’t calmn down during the interview. Like I used to be easily conversational and now I feel a lot more awkward and nervous but have trouble changing it. @liloleme123

@liloleme123 i will try going out in the snow! The kids I babysit sometimes always want to, but I hate the cold so much (I freeze in my own house) and while I am doing something else, all I think about is what I have to do and apply for more jobs 😭😆

@AliceAlice19 I'm the same lots to do but seem to get none of it done... Wrap up Get the kids out in the snow! Enjoy