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19. Up since 4:30, past the panic stage and into the mad as hell stage.

Sat Sep 12, 2020, 07:33 AM

Sep 2020

Expect to glide into seething mode by 9:00 am. Deep breathing aided revenge plotting by noon. Watch 'This Old House' (it's pledge month) reruns on interwebs until bed time, 10:00 or so. Rinse and repeat until November 4th.

Meanwhile, accept that you are strong enough to persevere. After all, we are all eternally blameless.

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It's 6:30 am I'm in a bad panic attack [View all] samplegirl Sep 2020 OP

I'm here. NanceGreggs Sep 2020 #1

Just feel like I'm on overload samplegirl Sep 2020 #6

There's an app called Insight Timer. It has lots of raccoon Sep 2020 #2

Yep. Works well, too, especially with headphones! RVN VET71 Sep 2020 #27

Thanks samplegirl Sep 2020 #39

I am here too. gademocrat7 Sep 2020 #3

You're not alone, just remember to breathe Rhiannon12866 Sep 2020 #4

Yes. This worked for me too. Cetacea Sep 2020 #9

Get away from the news and focus on something else JI7 Sep 2020 #5

I'm up early, too Ohiogal Sep 2020 #7

Breathe and meditate...and talk to anyone of us DonaldsRump Sep 2020 #8

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Oh, yes. I have been welcoming my morning visitors every day at dawn... CTyankee Sep 2020 #75

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Fight off every thought that comes into you mind as if they're the enemy. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2020 #16

Writing them down samplegirl Sep 2020 #56

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You can download Yoga Nidri meditations to your phone scarletlib Sep 2020 #18

Thank you samplegirl Sep 2020 #59

I find yoga nidri to be deeply relaxing. It helps me a lot. scarletlib Sep 2020 #73

Up since 4:30, past the panic stage and into the mad as hell stage. jaxexpat Sep 2020 #19

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Sending healing vibes for your kitteh as well. niyad Sep 2020 #72

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Counting your blessings is a very positive exercise. tavernier Sep 2020 #68

I don't even like the sound samplegirl Sep 2020 #76

I have the same panic attacks. jcboon Sep 2020 #25

I know exactly what you're talking about... Trueblue Texan Sep 2020 #26

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I have anxiety and panic attacks as well, so I understand. pazzyanne Sep 2020 #28

That reminds me NJCher Sep 2020 #57

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-- NJCher Sep 2020 #95

Absolutely. pazzyanne Sep 2020 #100

Have an idea that works for me & a friend. Go to You Tube & search for Maryann (Weston) with Illumination Sep 2020 #30

I am so going to do this! TBA Sep 2020 #41

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Glad you like Maryann TBA. Taking notes really helps to go back & check for accuracy. She is Illumination Sep 2020 #98

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I wish I could help you more, but I can offer you mental exercises that work for me The Genealogist Sep 2020 #36

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I sure am samplegirl Sep 2020 #85

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Do you have any furry critters? Aussie105 Sep 2020 #47

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Go for a walk, in the woods if possible, or a park. panader0 Sep 2020 #69

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