Day 5, need some prayers
Guest
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 115
Day 5, need some prayers
Day 5 today. I'm not worrying about drinking, I'm worried about making it through the day with my anxiety. Up at 6am as usual, had some appointments with the kid's doctors spread out today. I work a 12 hour shift this evening. Needless to say I haven't had good sleep and will be up for over 26 hours. My anxiety is always worse when I'm tired. I just want to make it through the day without a panic attack. I can't take any meds because I work in the ER and cannot compromise my ability to provide good care to patients. So if you do pray or even if you don't, just please hope I make it! Already having anxiety and an upset stomach 
Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Probably my living room. Maybe my bedroom if I'm feeling lazy
Posts: 1,085
I'll be pulling for you!
Because you can't take anxiety meds on the job, have you tried other, non-narcotic techniques? CBT? Breathing exercises? Mindfulness training?
I struggle with anxiety and panic attacks too. They can be devastating. I really do feel your pain and fear.
Best of luck today!
Because you can't take anxiety meds on the job, have you tried other, non-narcotic techniques? CBT? Breathing exercises? Mindfulness training?
I struggle with anxiety and panic attacks too. They can be devastating. I really do feel your pain and fear.
Best of luck today!
Forum Leader
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 16,945
Good luck Indenial. I have anxiety and have had panic attacks too. The good news is it has gotten MUCH better the longer I am sober, but it hasn't completely gone away. Breathing helps me, and I can kind of feel it coming on too. I try to breathe and just remember that anxiety never hurt me, and I always end up feeling fine in the end anyway. Best of luck todya, I know how bad it feels but you aren't alone if that helps.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 303
Breathing works like a treat when you do it right. You do know that don't you? How are women coached in dealing with the pain of childbirth? Breathing. Breathing and focus; you can do this, however tired you are. xx
Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
Posts: 5,731
aww InDenial I feel for you!
Here is a relaxing video of the waves in Hawaii. If you can't sleep , maybe it will help.
#1 HAWAII BEACH Video Relaxing Wave Sounds Best Ocean Videos HD HAWAII BEACHES Relaxation Sound - YouTube
Linked with Permission Of Hawaii
Here is a relaxing video of the waves in Hawaii. If you can't sleep , maybe it will help.
#1 HAWAII BEACH Video Relaxing Wave Sounds Best Ocean Videos HD HAWAII BEACHES Relaxation Sound - YouTube
Linked with Permission Of Hawaii
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
