Hi all!

I'm just wondering how everyone's anxiety is today?

I've been very anxious for the last few days. More so than usual and this after my period is over. Usually it's before.
I noticed on the boards this morning there seemed to be more people talking about it. I went to work today and one of the girls I work with left early because hers was sky high today.
I got home tonight and my DD,who also suffers from it,asked me if I thought her cold medicine could be causing her anxiety to escalate the last few days. (Anyone know?)

So my question is...is there something in the air?? How is everyone's anxiety the last few days and today? And what's up? It's not a full moon till next week!

mrsb76,

Nope, your not alone. I had a bad day. Probably cause I didn't sleep well last night. I am getting better not freaking out over the anxiety but today I added dizzyness, internal shaking (a new one for me) and mood swings. Hard not to get anxious with all that going on!

Hope tomorrow is better for all of us!

Gosh it is STRANGE that you ask that question, I felt so crappy all weekend, just didn't feel right. Had a bad headache as well. Maybe something is in the air!!!!

Hope we all have a BETTER tommorrow!!!!

Jules

I think there is something in the air. Last thurs I had a headache over left temple and it lasted until Sunday, and on Saturday I have a fever all day and felt like crap. Thurs, fri and sat meno symptoms were alot worse especially the doom feeling. Like something bad is going to happen.
Today I feel alot better. So I think your right about something in the air.

Cold medications do cause anxiety. I can't take any cold meds because they make me climb the walls. I can only take tylenol or aspirin.

I believe the weather plays a large part in how we feel! When it is sunny in the morning and the birds are chirping it makes me feel happier!

grizz

We did look up cold meds and saw the same thing,Grizz. Thanks.

I think mine is mainly because she's sick again. I always get this way when she gets sick lately. I hate it! I never used to be like this! When I think about it logically it all seems so silly. My daughter has a cold and I get anxiety attacks over it! WTH??

Hoping for a better day today but she woke up having another coughing fit so of course,there goes my stomach,into knots. I'm sitting here drinking lemon balm tea and taking my Inositol and black cohosh hoping it'll make me feel better.

Hi Mrs.B.

I know how you feel. The sense of helplessness and indecision. In the Mornings when my son wakes up sick, I have the Brain Squirrels Race in my head. Brain Squirrels are what I call the random thoughts that race around in my head like squirrels chasing each other on a tree. Do I send him to school? Do I let him sleep? Do I call him in sick? Is he really sick or just faking? Do I send him to school? Do I make him get up and about? What if he's really, really sick? What will my husband think if I let him stay home sick? Should I call him in Sick ??

I just don't know what to do at times and it does get my anxiety peaking. After I have finally made a decision the anxiety seems to subside a bit, but I am exhausted from the Brain Squirrels. So then it's time for an alprazolam and a nap.

I am experiencing "Brain Squirrels" this morning for another reason, and I still haven't made up my mind. My Sister, My Brother and I were to meet at My father's house today to do some work, get rid of some junk, and meet with the Real Estate Agent. Now my brother who lives way up north, is not going to be able to make it due to inclement weather. He was the one who was bringing the trailer to haul off stuff, like an old fridge, yucky furniture, junk etc... My sister lives 5 minutes from my Dad's house and there's no problems for her. I live about an hour west - southwest from my Dad's, but with my broken toe, I won't be of much help to my sister. Also, my sister won't be able to do much on her own because she is the least physical of the three of us. But I need to go because I need to pick up my Dad's pension cheques, But I don't need to go because I could give the info to my sister and she could go into my dad's bank and deposit the cheques. If I go into Toronto this morning, I would either have to head back home by 2:00 pm in order to miss the worst of the Rush Hour or wait until 7:00 pm until the rush hour has passed. So What do I do? My sister has asked (Via email) that I not call until 10:00 am, if I am unable to come. But to make the day worthwhile, I would have to leave here by 9:00 am. So I have to think about it for another 2 to 3 hours and drive myself crazy in the meantime.

Don't Know what to do. Damned Brain Squirrels.

Linderful

Brain Squirrels!! I like that! That's exactly what they seem like!

I hate the indecision. At least with my daughter, I can leave it up to her. She's old enough to make the decisions on her own,even if I don't always agree with them. She keeps telling me, I'm a big girl, Mom. I know what I'm doing. Sometimes I think,yeah,right. But I guess you've got to let them make their own mistakes.

Maybe you should just let your sister pick up the checks this time and you stay home and rest your toe. It can't be doing it any good driving or walking on it. I know they have to heal on their own and it takes time. I think if you don't absolutely have to go,don't! (My 2 cents!)

Thanks Mrs. B. I appreciate your 2 cents.

In the last few minutes I have Decided not to go in today. Like you said, My sister can Deposit the cheques and I can rest my toe. Not Only my toe, but my calf. I feel like I've pulled every muscle in my left calf from favouring my left foot and the broken toe.

AAAAHHHHHHH! The Brain Squirrels have stopped their racing.

ttfn

Linderful

For some reason, I am smitten with the term "emotional white water." And if one has ever seen a full river run - that is how I can feel some days.