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AngryOldDem

(14,061 posts) Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:24 PM Oct 2021

Anxiety is off the chain today for some reason.

Just a general feeling of dread. I’m trying to keep myself grounded by deep breathing and being present in the moment, but none of it seems to be working.

Any good vibes you can spare will be much appreciated.

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Anxiety is off the chain today for some reason. (Original Post) AngryOldDem Oct 2021 OP

go outside NJCher Oct 2021 #1

Yes. When I can't get outside for a few days I get depressed Walleye Oct 2021 #4

I did go out for a long run this morning. AngryOldDem Oct 2021 #9

Coming at you good vibes Duncanpup Oct 2021 #2

Hugs AJT Oct 2021 #3

Every day I walk outside for an hour, sometimes twice a day. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #5

just keep breathing markie Oct 2021 #6

Two things we all sometimes forget: Atticus Oct 2021 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author RestoreAmerica2020 Oct 2021 #8

THANK YOU ALL! AngryOldDem Oct 2021 #10

It helps to do some of the following: Niagara Oct 2021 #11

NJCher

(35,618 posts)

1. go outside

Reply to AngryOldDem (Original post)

Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:26 PM

Oct 2021

I've been out the better part of the day, cleaning up leaves and the like and was just thinking how I feel like a million bucks! Being outdoors always makes me feel good. It's a natural upper for just about everyone!

Walleye

(30,965 posts)

4. Yes. When I can't get outside for a few days I get depressed

Reply to NJCher (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:31 PM

Oct 2021

AngryOldDem

(14,061 posts)

9. I did go out for a long run this morning.

Reply to NJCher (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:16 PM

Oct 2021

The weather has since turned crappy and is supposed to stay that way through Monday.

I just get into these funks where I ruminate, and sometimes catastrophize.

Trying to relax with a glass of wine (I know, but anything to settle me down) and may pop in a movie later.

Duncanpup

(12,825 posts)

2. Coming at you good vibes

Reply to AngryOldDem (Original post)

Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:27 PM

Oct 2021

AJT

(5,240 posts)

3. Hugs

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Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:30 PM

Oct 2021

Irish_Dem

(46,472 posts)

5. Every day I walk outside for an hour, sometimes twice a day.

Reply to AngryOldDem (Original post)

Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:35 PM

Oct 2021

Fresh air, trees, sunshine, etc...
I smile and chat with other people.

It really helps a lot.

You might want to think of something that you enjoy doing, something fun.
And do it today.

Sending you good vibes.

markie

(22,756 posts)

6. just keep breathing

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Sat Oct 23, 2021, 04:05 PM

Oct 2021

Atticus

(15,124 posts)

7. Two things we all sometimes forget:

Reply to AngryOldDem (Original post)

Sat Oct 23, 2021, 04:08 PM

Oct 2021

1. "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”

2. There are more of us than there are of them.

"Endeavor to persevere!"

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AngryOldDem

(14,061 posts)

10. THANK YOU ALL!

Reply to AngryOldDem (Original post)

Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:17 PM

Oct 2021

You’re the best!

Niagara

(7,553 posts)

11. It helps to do some of the following:

Reply to AngryOldDem (Original post)

Sat Oct 23, 2021, 06:14 PM

Oct 2021

1. Unplug from the news and sometimes DU, only because there's quite a bit of news here.

2. Exercise/Yoga/Walks. I'm not sure what it is about stretching and fresh air, but it does help clear the mind.

3. Try a new hobby. Perhaps you have a knack for crocheting or painting. Write in a diary, write down childhood experiences, maybe start a novel.

4. Turn up the music and dance. It doesn't have to fast and hard, slow movements are okay. Yes, this one could go into the exercise category.

5. Watch movies that you've never seen before. So far this year I've watched 58 movies that I wasn't familiar with.

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