I had a bad episode of anxiety in 2017 and it took me some time to get back to normal life.
I am on medication all this while and got married with a cute boy just turning 5. I have been working hard for my career with non stop work and even on weekend and it seems like the toll of mental stress struck me and I suddenly have the episode back. I thought I was better and even discussed about reducing the medication.
These last few days was bad as I have to deal with morning anxiety. I slept through most of the day and today I decided to step out and go for a session of gym and exercise. There was moments it got better but the feeling just comes on and off.
Just trying my best to manage myself and hope to see my doctor end of the week
Dear @user6036
Thank you for sharing what you’re experiencing here. I agree it can be discouraging when anxiety flares up again after more than 7 years of you managing it well.
I see that you steadily built your life these past few years achieving many important milestones including raising a young child, working nonstop, and trying to be strong every day. That is laudable and admirable.
I believe your body is now exhausted with the non stop commitments and it’s signalling that it needs some rest after all that.
Please know that setbacks are like pit stops and temporary, they do not erase your progress.
You have noticed the symptoms, and responded by resting, pushing yourself to go out and exercise, and you’ve already planned to see your doctor. I see that these actions are all signs of your strength and awareness.
I have observed that morning anxiety and those waves of “better, then worse” are very common when stress accumulates. I gently suggest to see this as a transition period where you need more support to get back on track.
Be gentle with yourself as you wait for your appointment. I encourage small steps forward, to rest when you can, and remind yourself you’ve gotten through this before. And you’re already taking the right steps to get through it again. Keep at it, one tiny step forward at a time.
Do also continue reaching out here whenever needed. You are not alone in this.