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I have learned to stay as busy as I, physically, can. I recently started listening to Audible books and love it. I used to read a lot but unable to right now. Figuring out things like that help. I have a tear and bulging disc in my neck so looking down to read or paint is very painful. I get what you are saying though. I have built up to walking 16 mins, without stopping, a day. I have been working on this for over 2 months and I’m really proud of this accomplishment and have a goal of 25 mins a day. I haven’t missed one day of walking, doing the morning stretches/movements, and shoulder and neck exercises the physical therapist has given me. I limit myself to 30 mins of social media a day because things that pop up make my anxiety worse and make me worry. Then I watch one video that is cute or funny then inaccurate news pops up then I get on a rabbit trail of worries.
I started listening to praise music and joined a small women’s group (which with my anxiety was a really big step) but I’m trying hard to stay busy and do positive things.
Thanks for your input, I appreciate your time and thoughts.