I am sorry to hear that...  you keep your chin up and hang in there... hugs hugs hugs...

 

What I do when I am stuck like that is force myself to change scenery. Walk the mall, if necessary. Even if you don't feel like you have the energy, try to get up and go someplace. Being occupied is the secret to taking your mind off things. If you can go to a garden or a zoo, that is cheering.

This too shall pass. Don't punish yourself for your thoughts.

Zissy, have you talked to a professional about this?  If you haven't, I think a good therapist could probably help you a lot with this...  hugs to you...  I hope you feel better very soon...

 

tyvm

I wish I had a switch to turn off my thoughts. I've tried to meditate, pray and whatever else and nothing seems to help. My thoughts are racing and I'm a bit manic today.....I'm sure it will pass as it always does but I'm exhausted.

Well.... my re-entry into therapy is paying off.  She's an hour drive away.  Tonight I had to drive home in the dark, a lightning storm and some rain sprinkles.  I wasn't thrilled, but I didn't melt down.  That's improvement.  Now if it had been full on raining, I'd likely be on the side of the road somewhere a county north of here melted into a sobbing mess.  But still.... there's some progress back towards normal and that's good.  Funny thing is, we're not directly addressing the driving issue.  I had the gut feeling some other things were really bothering me and exacerbating the anxiety issue.  Turns out I was right.  I have a long way to go on both fronts, but even a little progress feels good.

Well.... my re-entry into therapy is paying off.  She's an hour drive away.  Tonight I had to drive home in the dark, a lightning storm and some rain sprinkles.  I wasn't thrilled, but I didn't melt down.  That's improvement.  Now if it had been full on raining, I'd likely be on the side of the road somewhere a county north of here melted into a sobbing mess.  But still.... there's some progress back towards normal and that's good.  Funny thing is, we're not directly addressing the driving issue.  I had the gut feeling some other things were really bothering me and exacerbating the anxiety issue.  Turns out I was right.  I have a long way to go on both fronts, but even a little progress feels good.

I hope you find the outlook you're looking for  (I joke good-naturedly I hope you know)

I hope you find the outlook you're looking for  (I joke good-naturedly I hope you know)

I have a long way to go on both fronts, but even a little progress feels good.

Well.... my re-entry into therapy is paying off.  She's an hour drive away.  Tonight I had to drive home in the dark, a lightning storm and some rain sprinkles.  I wasn't thrilled, but I didn't melt down.  That's improvement.  Now if it had been full on raining, I'd likely be on the side of the road somewhere a county north of here melted into a sobbing mess.  But still.... there's some progress back towards normal and that's good.  Funny thing is, we're not directly addressing the driving issue.  I had the gut feeling some other things were really bothering me and exacerbating the anxiety issue.  Turns out I was right.  I have a long way to go on both fronts, but even a little progress feels good.

Well.... my re-entry into therapy is paying off.  She's an hour drive away.  Tonight I had to drive home in the dark, a lightning storm and some rain sprinkles.  I wasn't thrilled, but I didn't melt down.  That's improvement.  Now if it had been full on raining, I'd likely be on the side of the road somewhere a county north of here melted into a sobbing mess.  But still.... there's some progress back towards normal and that's good.  Funny thing is, we're not directly addressing the driving issue.  I had the gut feeling some other things were really bothering me and exacerbating the anxiety issue.  Turns out I was right.  I have a long way to go on both fronts, but even a little progress feels good.

Well.... my re-entry into therapy is paying off.  She's an hour drive away.  Tonight I had to drive home in the dark, a lightning storm and some rain sprinkles.  I wasn't thrilled, but I didn't melt down.  That's improvement.  Now if it had been full on raining, I'd likely be on the side of the road somewhere a county north of here melted into a sobbing mess.  But still.... there's some progress back towards normal and that's good.  Funny thing is, we're not directly addressing the driving issue.  I had the gut feeling some other things were really bothering me and exacerbating the anxiety issue.  Turns out I was right.  I have a long way to go on both fronts, but even a little progress feels good.

Well.... my re-entry into therapy is paying off.  She's an hour drive away.  Tonight I had to drive home in the dark, a lightning storm and some rain sprinkles.  I wasn't thrilled, but I didn't melt down.  That's improvement.  Now if it had been full on raining, I'd likely be on the side of the road somewhere a county north of here melted into a sobbing mess.  But still.... there's some progress back towards normal and that's good.  Funny thing is, we're not directly addressing the driving issue.  I had the gut feeling some other things were really bothering me and exacerbating the anxiety issue.  Turns out I was right.  I have a long way to go on both fronts, but even a little progress feels good.

Well.... my re-entry into therapy is paying off.  She's an hour drive away.  Tonight I had to drive home in the dark, a lightning storm and some rain sprinkles.  I wasn't thrilled, but I didn't melt down.  That's improvement.  Now if it had been full on raining, I'd likely be on the side of the road somewhere a county north of here melted into a sobbing mess.  But still.... there's some progress back towards normal and that's good.  Funny thing is, we're not directly addressing the driving issue.  I had the gut feeling some other things were really bothering me and exacerbating the anxiety issue.  Turns out I was right.  I have a long way to go on both fronts, but even a little progress feels good.