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EveDibb

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34. Be kind to yourself

Sat Sep 12, 2020, 08:18 AM

Sep 2020

I had COVID in early March, which sent my anxiety through the roof. I started having panic attacks and have been diagnosed with PTSD. My experience would have been so different if the Orange thing hadn’t hidden the information. I developed symptoms 4 days after he said it was contained which my doctor believed. I am not nice to trumpers or people who do not wear masks. Overall I am pissed off. I do have meds that help.

However I have 4 cats and 1 dog and they have really helped me. 5 animals is a lot but if you are not allergic an animal will always be there for you.

Be kind to yourself and take things a day or minute at a time. I watch less news and have completed 2 1000 piece puzzles. We will make it through this together. You are not alone.

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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

Watch the sunrise. Have the birds come to visit this morning? In_The_Wind Sep 2020 #10

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

I am here too. This was such a horrible week in such a horrible time. Squinch Sep 2020 #11

Thank you samplegirl Sep 2020 #43

It's a release, and if that's how your release comes, lean into it. Have the best cry Squinch Sep 2020 #44

I understand utterly and totally... PCIntern Sep 2020 #12

I had severe panic attacks as a young man bigtree Sep 2020 #13

Mashed potatoes... Blue_playwright Sep 2020 #23

I have been craving potatoes lately... Trueblue Texan Sep 2020 #29

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Thank you bigtree samplegirl Sep 2020 #58

so not a problem, samplegirl bigtree Sep 2020 #74

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I love your garden. In_The_Wind Sep 2020 #89

How utterly lovely. Thank you so much for sharing. niyad Sep 2020 #96

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I need everyone samplegirl Sep 2020 #50

Everyone is here for you. This is a really bad time and it's not surprising you're Vinca Sep 2020 #15

I usually call Johnnyringo (Bob) samplegirl Sep 2020 #52

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

Well, then write them down, and send them to Dolly Parton! Who knows? You might have a hit. niyad Sep 2020 #63

My cat is sick, I got a nervous tic, my best friends sick samplegirl Sep 2020 #67

SEE! Number one on the charts! niyad Sep 2020 #71

I'm never good when he's samplegirl Sep 2020 #82

Just remember that we are here for both of you. Please let us know how both of you are doing. niyad Sep 2020 #84

Welcome to my world MFM008 Sep 2020 #17

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

Sending a hug to you democrank Sep 2020 #20

Thank you samplegirl Sep 2020 #60

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

Hey! How ya doing ? irisblue Sep 2020 #21

Trying to hang in there samplegirl Sep 2020 #61

I'm here with you Blue_playwright Sep 2020 #22

Been getting these for samplegirl Sep 2020 #70

Ok, I'm up and listening tavernier Sep 2020 #24

Hi Tavernier samplegirl Sep 2020 #64

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

Thank you samplegirl Sep 2020 #66

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

That reminds me NJCher Sep 2020 #57

What? nt pazzyanne Sep 2020 #86

-- 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

GREAT! Let me know what you think after you view it. It would be wonderful if someone would Illumination Sep 2020 #45

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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

did you know that NJCher Sep 2020 #99

Ok will do so samplegirl Sep 2020 #77

EXCELLENT! Maryann also gives words of inspiration as well. You really received lots of Illumination Sep 2020 #80

I am here mecherosegarden Sep 2020 #31

Needed this so samplegirl Sep 2020 #79

Go volunteer if you're in a swing state. OrlandoDem2 Sep 2020 #32

Try listening to some smooth jazz with a saxophone lead. It helps me. Turn off the mfcorey1 Sep 2020 #33

Be kind to yourself EveDibb Sep 2020 #34

Hope your feeling better samplegirl Sep 2020 #93

Hope it resolves itself quickly Sherman A1 Sep 2020 #35

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

Thank you samplegirl Sep 2020 #81

I've been thinking TBA Sep 2020 #37

No TBA please don't take up pot again! Our lungs are going through enough with the fires & Illumination Sep 2020 #53

Xanax if samplegirl Sep 2020 #83

The feeling of panic and helplessness is natural. Aussie105 Sep 2020 #38

You are in the club of dread, BlueJac Sep 2020 #40

I sure am samplegirl Sep 2020 #85

This is a never-ending dumpster fire. Take some space and breathe. Turn off the news. Reach out Evolve Dammit Sep 2020 #42

Stress overload matelize Sep 2020 #46

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

Music is calming for me tiredtoo Sep 2020 #49

I am close to turning off cable news until the election. pwb Sep 2020 #51

Yup, I watch Brianna on CNN, Nichole, and Rachel....... a kennedy Sep 2020 #55

Are you okay now? hamsterjill Sep 2020 #54

Sending virtual hugs, SG. You are such a strong, loving person, and I know your burdens are heavy. niyad Sep 2020 #62

Why can't I just know more samplegirl Sep 2020 #91

Many of us North Shore Chicago Sep 2020 #65

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

Maybe some comedy will help take your mind off of the negitve. Hotler Sep 2020 #87

Thank you samplegirl Sep 2020 #92

You and B. have been through so much lately. He's your bedrock. It's good Solly Mack Sep 2020 #88

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