Bamboozle

What do you do when everyone EVERYWHERE is getting on your nerves, big time?

This is within all aspects of my life...I wish I could find someplace to go where no one is. I need some peace. I desperately need peace now. I can't wait anymore...I'm going out of my head.

Nothing works...no positive thinking, nothing. Do I just ride out the storm? I'd really like to break things.

Jrock75

I'm on xanax,sometimes it helps sometimes it doesn't. I'm trying to quit them again. ( 5 days without one) And I'm just trying to ride the storm out. Oh yeah,the rebound anxiety is worse then the anxiety I had when I was first prescribed.

lunarise

Hi Bam, I know what your sayin... hug hang in there, it will pass

Bamboozle

A cigarette would be so nice right now. It's been about 4 months since I've had one. I usually never want one, but every now and again...

Bamboozle

Bought a pack of cigs. Smoked one. Wow, felt really weird on my throat. I'm still edgy, but it cut down the intensity a bit. I'm going to eat some food, try to do some writing, and then hopefully I can fall asleep.

Cigs are bad, but it's better than booze right now. I need to make it over the next few days. Tonight is definetly harder than the night before.

least

Since I stopped drinking I'm finding I smoke like a chimney. It's bad for me, but not as bad as alcohol.

Hang in there Bam! Hugs coming your way.:ghug3 THis too shall pass.

123bubblegum123

hey bam,

i can relate to the funk you describe. first off, i'd go through the check list of "basic needs".. are you: hungry? angry? lonely? tired? next, i'd try to fix any of those: eat something, resolve a resentment, etc..

Best thing for me when I'm cranky is taking a nap. I have a feeling I'll be napping all weekend

cmc

Hey Bam....what I try to do is sort out if my anxiety is from something inside or outside of me. By that I guess I mean that the outside stuff is stuff that I can learn to let go of or learn to detach from when I can't escape whatever it is that upsets me. On the other hand as was mentioned (HALT) sometimes with me it's a physical condition that I need to attend to. What works for me usually is some good self care and nurture plus making sure I am physically okay by seeing my dr if things don't improve.
Sheesh...my entire recovery in Al-Anon is all about keeping my own serenity despite what goes on around me.
I hope you are feeling better today.