Moving forward. I feel like i am stuck, even foing the smallest things i get anxiety. Making a appointment or following there with almost anything,not because i dont want to but because i get overwhelmed with self-destruction.
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Just try to pray for a better day and tomorrow all tho tomorrow is never promised to us but take it one day at a time! Remember God is good!
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Bro it is so hard to start functioning again after frying your brain. Some say that it never returns. I look at it like, at least I'm not actively making it worse today, which is a major improvement. So what if nothing gets done. No one hands out trophies for not catching a felony, but they should, and it sounds like you my friend, are in the running for one.
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Just try and relax and don’t over think everything. Although we all have thoughts we don’t need to engage in every thought we have. Take it slow and do what you can where you feel safe and secure. Anxiety is the worst and thinking about it only makes it the nightmare we all know. Good luck- you can get over the hump just one day at a time
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I recommend finding natural ways to start to regulate your nervous system.
Jesse, when I get stuck. When I’m paralyzed by anxiety. I do these things and keep repeating them until I feel better.
- In person AA/NA/CA meetings. Raise my hand and share my shiittt!
- Run miles.
- Meditate by breathing slowly and counting my breath.
- Gratitude prayer. Thank God for every drop of rain, every leaf on every tree, my sobriety, love, light etc etc etc.
- Do step work (the 12 steps) with my sponsor.
- Read the big book until I fall asleep.
- Help someone, anyone.
- 700-1000 push ups.
- Swim in the ocean.
- Service is always the best way to feel better. There are plenty of new comers at meetings.
***im here if you want to talk or have any questions.
This is me being of service🙏
Hey Jesse.. You’re definitely not alone in feeling that way. Even after 40 months I get those same overwhelmed and worst case scenario feelings in my head. I always call them my inner demons that hang around and are hard to get rid of..
but BOY does it feel good when I conquer them and go out and do what I tell myself I’m gonna do!
It’s all about making progress and giving yourself credit when it’s due. These feelings don’t magically go away, especially if you’re like me with big time social anxiety. When something negative happens, “at least” you are taking steps in the right direction.