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Senior anxiety: How do you manage new on-set anxiety as you age?

Mental Health | Last Active: Jun 17 10:42am | Replies (103)
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@pvctom2021

Hello to all

I hope all is well … my morning anxiety has been acting up and it’s been very intense…I see the psychiatrist on the 1st of February .. I have been given good advise and still this awful feeling (I'm sure it stems from senior anxiety daily stress General Anxiety Disorder) persists…once I get going, my daily routine, a walk at the mall, some interaction with some merchants, a call home to my wife, and a call sometimes to my sister - I get better..but as the night comes I feel uneasy…I am constantly worried about my wife who is one year behind me in age and has some health problems…I am worried about her health and I am concerned about my health as well.. but I’m going to fix the worry part or try to with hopefully the help of the psychiatrist visit/visits…I have read some interesting information on the correlation between daily anxiety and cortisol awakening response…but even with this information, the feeling of fear and dread as to what lies ahead momentarily scares me..sorry group, I just had to type this out to this discussion group…I hope a good day for all…..🙏 pvctom

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njoys | @njoys | Jan 23 11:03am

I hear you and I'm with you. I am anxious over every little thing and mornings are the worst. The catch-22 is that worry does not help, yet how to turn it off? Gotta get back to deep breaths and letting it go; hope, pray, and don't worry. One day at a time--which means today only. As Kellogg's used to say--the best to you each morning!

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malo | @malo | Feb 2 8:35am

Have you considered getting a dog or cat? Dogs provide emotional support and warm comfort. Cats can be a bit more aloof but many do snuggle up providing warm comfort and connection. Having been raised in a house with TOO MANY cats I lean towards dogs as better for giving humans love and comfort. A small, older dog might be perfect. Walking a dog outdoors is a great way to meet people. Depending on your neighborhood kids and adults will sometimes come up wanting to pet your dog and exchange dog stories. Dog parks are another place to meet people as long as they have a separate section for small dogs.

If you're allergic there are now a lot of mixed breeds with a poodle as half the mix. Poodles add no-shed coats and lower allergy risk. My son has a Bernadoodle (Bernese Mt Dog and Poodle)and I once cared for the most adorable Peekapoo, (Pekinese and Poodle). There are so many different ones now I've lost track of them all. Purchased as puppies they can bee very expensive but you might find one needing a home at the pound.

I could go on and on with good reasons to have a dog, if you can have a plan if you should be unable to care for it in the near future.

Now the cat lovers out there can have their say. Cats are less fuss and bother, except for the litter box, and some do dote on their owners. There are so many at the shelters that it is heartbreaking.

Good luck and take care!

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