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Lets all be anxious/depressed together.
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bit better today. A friend called over last night and I made a great healthy dinner with a new recipe I was trying (can PM it if anyone wants). We drank a few cups of tea and had some cake so not great there re:avoiding bad stuff, but I did feel relaxed and can honestly say I didnt have much anxiety afterwards - stomach was fine and the tightness in my chest disappeared.
The rain this morning made me later for work than I'd hoped, and didnt exactly put me in good humour, but it's going ok. Some work went belly-up yesterday, which meant I had to think on my feet as to how to prioritise my workload now, and I just took a step back and decided to focus on the stuff that's important to me, and leave some other work that I'm assisting a colleague with till it actually suits me (I'm too nice for my own good sometimes and can sign up to too much). It's kind of liberating to just sideline it till I'm in a better place. Turns out another coworker is a bit stressed about a similar issue to me and we chatted there and got a few moans off our chests. We are liasing on a few projects and it can be frustrating having to depend on other people/work to their schedules when you really just want to get stuck in yourself. Tomorrow is a chaotic day that I'm not looking forward to, but plan to arrange times with everyone today that I can stick to and have some structure to my day instead of running around like a headless chicken.
I've a lot to get through today, and it's one of those "cant do stuff till end of the day" type things, so the feeling of having stuff hanging over me is frustrating and causing mild anxiety, but deep breaths and telling myself it's not the end of the world if I'm in a bit later than I'd like. Might miss yoga class tonight but could do some at home and that's just fine.
Made appointment with psychotherapist for a week's time too, so that's something.
The rain threw everyone into a spin this morning so I'd say quite a few people (including me) were very stressed out arriving at work.
Sounds like you really have a handle on things Stinkle. You are doing everything you can to control your anxiety and not let it control you.
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Ugh I don't know about that today! Everything today has gone wrong. Thanks for the support though!Call Me Jimmy wrote: »I'm happy to hear you are being bent but not broken!
Quick question for other anxiety sufferers - does anyone else get anxious around conflict? Or assume that someone's negativity/aggression/upset is your fault? I do this a lot, it's something that I've worked with my therapist about and I know it's totally unsubstantiated. Nonetheless, I've been so low and stressed that on two occasions in the last week I've assumed that something Ive overheard is about me, and reacted with anxiety levels skyrocketing. The first one really precipitated the badness I've felt in the past two days. Just had an incident earlier, the person involved could genuinely be angry with half a dozen people, but I've convinced myself it's me and it's only a matter of time before they go nuts at me! I'm sitting here in work telling myself that if someone has an issue then it's up to them to speak to me about it, but it's not helping. I think cos a bully I've dealt with and still work with often "saves up" grievances to have a go at people about (usually challenging them weeks later about something they dont even remember), so I'm in the habit of not being comfortable in work and assuming that I'm causing problems.
Call Me Jimmy, the bike idea is a good one. It'll give you your own freedom and encourage you to go as often as you feel able for. I rely on public transport for my own class - In summer Id walk but they finish a bit late now and being dependent on the bus or luas is another reason why I've been bad at attending. It's another stress to deal with. About two weeks ago I had a bad experience on public transport with a horrible drunk person and I think it hasn't helped me in general
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Oh thank goodness I really thought I was cracking up earlier. Got the head down in the afternoon and am happy to report I ticked everything off my to-do list. I was so irrational earlier, and did ask if that issue from a few days ago affected anything and was assured all was ok. I've been so stressed that I have been making silly mistakes and am now convinced I've done lots and lots of things wrong. Tomorrow is another day though, and a bit closer to the weekend.
No it isnt that bad all the time, I try to avoid the area where the bullies are, and so far its been great. I think thats why I went into overdrive as I dont want things at the workplace where I'm happy to turn sour. I do like it there and am happy enough. Job has it's own stresses but by and large I can handle that, and enjoy the buzz of being busy. Its dealing with people and not being in control of certain aspects that get me. I gotta say I do resent the bullying situation though as I wouldnt be forced to move around so much and would be more settled.
I;m applying like crazy for new jobs but no word on anything yet Interesting point re: jobs lower down the ladder. I found I got it in the neck anytime I was the junior one, and have been longing for the day when I'm more senior/can be my own boss as much as possible!
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Back from doctor.. Hilariously the breathing issue i am having is not some sort of flu but actually stress related muscular problems, go figure.. I am not feeling very good about the idea of a masseuse anywhere near me..
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Gremlinertia wrote: »Back from doctor.. Hilariously the breathing issue i am having is not some sort of flu but actually stress related muscular problems, go figure.. I am not feeling very good about the idea of a masseuse anywhere near me.. Have to brave myself to call work now and let them know i'm coming back..
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I get it too ulinbac. Well I think I do. I get a stress related muscular pain that causes me to think I've breathing issues. Don't wanna steal your thunder gremCould you expand a bit on the muscular problem please?
I think it's when we tense up our muscles contract, and when our muscles contract we don't feel like we're getting enough air, so we try to over compensate and over breathe but that makes it worse. Its a vicious cycle. I find breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, along with muscle relaxants and the gel rub, really helps.
Look up hyperventillation.0 -
Great job on going to the doctor - how did it go? Do you feel it helped to talk it through? Manage to string a few words together?Gremlinertia wrote: »Back from doctor.. Hilariously the breathing issue i am having is not some sort of flu but actually stress related muscular problems, go figure.. I am not feeling very good about the idea of a masseuse anywhere near me.. Have to brave myself to call work now and let them know i'm coming back.. 0 -
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Doc was fine, managed to talk a bit. Should keep me going until next psych appointment, physical pain still very present but least i have a better idea what it is..
Delighted to hear your therapy appointment went so well.. Long may that continue 0 -
I don't know how long I will see her for - if, as I suspect, my issues are not as deep rooted as I thought, I won't need long, intensive sessions. Just maintenance sessions.Gremlinertia wrote: »Doc was fine, managed to talk a bit. Should keep me going until next psych appointment, physical pain still very present but least i have a better idea what it is..
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I get it too ulinbac. Well I think I do. I get a stress related muscular pain that causes me to think I've breathing issues. Don't wanna steal your thunder grem
I think it's when we tense up our muscles contract, and when our muscles contract we don't feel like we're getting enough air, so we try to over compensate and over breathe but that makes it worse. Its a vicious cycle. I find breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, along with muscle relaxants and the gel rub, really helps.
Look up hyperventillation.
I get it too so was wondering. I dont take relaxants but find on chest and back day in the gym it helps loads as it would be stretching out the muscle. Does the gel rub work? Which one do you use? My toghtness can last up to 2.5 weeks but its stems from tearing the cartillage in 4 of my ribs this time last year 0 -
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Already went a few weeks ago. 
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