I believe that anxiety medicine can be necessary for some people and is very helpful in living life at a lower frequency level. I plan on searching for more alternative solutions, as well. As of now, I would not want to stay on anti-anxiety medicine indefinitely, but I do not know exactly how the medicine will affect me. My friends and family tell me that it makes it so that everything is easier to deal with.
I know that my high anxiety is not a constant thing, although it has reached an all time high. I have noticed that some of my OCD is stronger lately, as well. I am getting frustrated easier and Iman is doing his best to help me feel calm. What a wonderful husband to help me through this within our first three months of marriage. P.s. It was 3 months on Saturday!!
As I'm trying to pay more attention to my anxiety, I am also trying to pay more attention to living intentionally. I realized that the last few months have just breezed by without too much reflection. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but reflection is one of my biggest anxiety reducers. So I am trying to reflect more. I am thinking of starting a journal again.
Yoga has been a wonderful way to reduce my stress and anxiety. I read Brooklyn from A Little Too Jolley's post "5 Reasons to Try Yoga" and I couldn't agree more with them. I am also realizing that I sit up straighter and stand taller. It is a wonderful feeling, physically.
I have also realized that working at the restaurant helps me. I mentioned this on Instagram yesterday. When I have specific tasks with small accomplishments the completion of each task motivates me to keep going and the easy tasks at work help me to focus my mind away from my (sometimes unfounded) worries.
If you're looking for some advice on dealing with a panic attack or prevent it, I wrote a list out here. I will let you all know how my psychiatrist and lab tests (checking for thyroid) go next week.
As always, if you suffer from anxiety and need anyone to talk to you can reach out to me via email or any social media!
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