atriel2's Journal, 08 February 2021

I don't think I've done a proper journal entry in a bit.

Work is always insane, I was just tapped for a pretty big in my industry thing and that's going to add a lot to my already large workload.

Health-wise, I had a scary health thing (not COVID-related) that reinforced my desperate need to learn how to relax and de-stress.
So I'm meditating (badly) still and I can't do runs at the moment but - I'm actually, "feeling" better for the first time in a very long time.

I can not stress enough the magic that anti-anxiety meds have been for me as far as helping untangle the constant cycling and weapons-grade anxiety.

I hope you guys are doing well and progressing in the ways that you want to.

xoxo

Diet Calendar Entries for 08 February 2021:
185 kcal Fat: 5.95g | Prot: 4.98g | Carb: 32.69g.   Breakfast: Better Booch Kombucha - Citrus Sunrise, Califia Farms Oat Creamer, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). Lunch: Cherry Tomatoes, Mixed Salad Greens, Cucumber (with Peel), Bell Peppers. more...
1594 kcal Activities & Exercise: Fitbit - 24 hours. more...

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may i ask what's the name of the medication? I'm looking in to trying something for the first time. 
08 Feb 21 by member: tr3vi28
I'm taking buspar. It's not habit forming - which was super important to me. It doesn't take any of the stress or anxiety away, per say. But it does make the cycling slow down and sometimes, it stops entirely. I also have pretty significant PTSD which is a life long struggle so the meds aren't a "fix all" but they do help make things a little more stable so that I can do the work. I'm happy to talk about any of this with you at any time and if you'd like to make this more private, please feel free to DM me. 
08 Feb 21 by member: atriel2
I've been super resistant to going on meds ever since I went through klonopin withdrawal. Things just got bad enough that I finally gave in. I've been on these meds for almost two weeks and it's already been a game changer. I've literally tried every "natural" remedy out there and nothing worked. 
08 Feb 21 by member: atriel2
I'm so glad youre feeling better atriel!! stay healthy and let us know if there's any way we can help <3  
08 Feb 21 by member: tina.and.tito
Thank you!!! 
08 Feb 21 by member: tr3vi28
Glad you’re feeling better. ❤️🌺 
08 Feb 21 by member: GibJig
You are very kind, Tina and thank you. I'm really good and I'm grateful for the support system that I have. ❤️ 
08 Feb 21 by member: atriel2
Thank you, GibJig! 
08 Feb 21 by member: atriel2
Glad you are feeling better! 
08 Feb 21 by member: davidsprincess
hey. sounds like your doing well. glad you found something that works. always such a delicate balance with meds. 10 yrs working dementia units and a wife that cycled herself on and off antidepressants (no dr orders) I've seen both sides. they're great when you find the one that works. encouraging post. thanks.  
08 Feb 21 by member: HeBrewZ
Thank you DP! Hebrew - I went through a rough patch a couple of decades ago and went on anti-depressants for awhile. They helped for the time that I needed them and I used them in combination with therapy. This time around, it's a single anti-anxiety med that isn't addictive and just kind of helps stop the constant, over the top, brain cycling and I'm seeing a therapist to learn some better coping mechanisms. I've seen the bad side of meds like these so I definitely had a plan in place before I started meds again. 🙂 
08 Feb 21 by member: atriel2
I'm so sorry you have had to go through so much, but I am glad you are finding a way to help things be better. ❤️ I hope the difficulties continue to ease!!! 😁  
08 Feb 21 by member: melissatwa
Lovely Atriel, ur awareness n mindfulness will pull u through🤙 
09 Feb 21 by member: acomandr
Melissa - thank you 🌹 Acomandr - I always smile when I see that you've commented. 🌹 
09 Feb 21 by member: atriel2

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