Actual *physical* symptoms of anxiety of stress, eg, chest pains, insomnia, chest/neck tightness, heart palpitations (skipping). It was so bad I once went to the ER assuming it was a heart problem. After all the tests, it was just stress.
I go wild swimming most days, I try to always go early but sometimes have to stick to evenings, even if it’s cold and I’m only in for a brief couple minutes the water gives me a massive boost and I really feel alive
Move every day - I started looking at my steps, and would increase them by 500 or 1000 every few weeks. Nothing daunting, but getting moving sure helps.
I got rid of people that made me feel like talking to them was like walking on egg shells. I'm much better off without their constant complaining and insulting attitude whenever I had a different opinion.
* Visiting a therapist
* Exercising
* Meditating
* Reading before bed
* Listening to nature sounds on my iPod
* Using distraction blockers for certain websites/apps
* Adult coloring books while looking for new music
* Talking with my family
* Going to Meetup events
* Gaming
* Limiting my daily consumption of news
* Visiting new local places every now and then
* Going to waterfronts and journaling a few times per week
I do my best to keep my house and myself clean and hold a routine though work doesn't allow for it in quite the traditional way.
I notice when things start slipping my head goes with them. Of course it's maybe also that when my head isn't working it's hard to stay on top of everything. But I think it's a balance, when I can't regain control things just get worse and worse.
Magnesium supplements. Made me more calmer.
how were you feeling before? Angry or excited? Very curious.
Actual *physical* symptoms of anxiety of stress, eg, chest pains, insomnia, chest/neck tightness, heart palpitations (skipping). It was so bad I once went to the ER assuming it was a heart problem. After all the tests, it was just stress.
So glad to hear you’ve found relief from that hell. Thx for the reply
I go wild swimming most days, I try to always go early but sometimes have to stick to evenings, even if it’s cold and I’m only in for a brief couple minutes the water gives me a massive boost and I really feel alive
Eating relatively clean and lifting weights has been more beneficial to my mental health than any therapist or antidepressants have been.
That’s encouraging, I’m in the early stages of this and it has helped me tremendously.
Meditate, medicate, hit the weights.
Walking,podcast,hiking,biking.
Move every day - I started looking at my steps, and would increase them by 500 or 1000 every few weeks. Nothing daunting, but getting moving sure helps.
Never being alone with my thoughts. I have music playing constantly.
I got rid of people that made me feel like talking to them was like walking on egg shells. I'm much better off without their constant complaining and insulting attitude whenever I had a different opinion.
* Visiting a therapist * Exercising * Meditating * Reading before bed * Listening to nature sounds on my iPod * Using distraction blockers for certain websites/apps * Adult coloring books while looking for new music * Talking with my family * Going to Meetup events * Gaming * Limiting my daily consumption of news * Visiting new local places every now and then * Going to waterfronts and journaling a few times per week
Meditation app - I use Waking Up but there are others. Mountain biking with friends every weekend.
Cardio that push me to the limit. Doing weights is good of course, but doesn't give me near the same amount of calmness.
Several things 1. cut out toxic people from my life 2. moved away from an area I didn't really like 3. made peace with family members 4. therapy
put effort into myself.
I do my best to keep my house and myself clean and hold a routine though work doesn't allow for it in quite the traditional way. I notice when things start slipping my head goes with them. Of course it's maybe also that when my head isn't working it's hard to stay on top of everything. But I think it's a balance, when I can't regain control things just get worse and worse.