Morning Anxiety

Linda- Every time I go to my surgeon's office I have a plethora of feelings. Gratitude is definitely one of them. We have a gratitude group. You post on the thankful group don't you?

@merpreb Yes I do not everyday but like today with what the ear Dr told me I'm in a funky mood right now have to get out and see other people that will help me .

Linda- I know, it's always something isn't it? I'm sorry. If you hold on to something (sturdy) there are balance exercises on you tube. If not then it's good that you are going to be tested. Please don't forget to look up what these tests are. Make your list of questions and ask away! Do you have an appointment? Did the doctor suggest what might be the cause of this?

@merpreb I don't have apt yet have to call Monday just got my referral and they only work 1/2 days on Friday . I keep close to furniture have had to hold on a couple of times right now . I'm going to research this and see what its all about . I have had tinnitus seems like all my life . Lately I have been feeling a sharp pain in my head on the left side lasted short time but no other feelings. Thanks for caring I will let you know . I'm trying to help a lady here who has same problems only she has fallen 3 times twice she went to hospital but they thought it was her low blood pressure but just talked to her and she hit her head and wrist . I,ll be careful till I get appointment. thank again

@merpreb- Merry, so appreciate your perspective on this topic! Jim @thankful

Linda- can you get some one else to help your friend? You don't want her to pull you down with her.
My husband has tinnitus too. Please be very careful!

@lauren123 Easiest thing to do is enter EMDR in your search engine. Psychology Today has an informative article.

I have been wondering about the morning anxiety I experience. In the morning I feel if I am not productive in some way I am failing. The thought raddles my mind. By afternoon I no longer face an entire day of feeling I have failed by wasting time. A thought that may be worth exploring for me.

@parus It's a catch-22. Here is my experience, perhaps some people here can relate. Some days I failed to get good rest during the night [mind would not shut down, some body part in discomfort, etc.] so the morning starts off poorly. Anxiety due to what I had convinced myself would the game plan for the day, is now down the drain. Resting and trying to care for myself stresses me out, thinking about what I "should" be doing, rather than giving myself permission to simply call in "out for the day". By the afternoon, feeling better but even more guilty for wasting a day, in my mind. It has taken a lot to get to a point to tell myself to be gentle, give myself room to just simply relax instead of always accomplishing something. Just my take...
Ginger

@gingerw The being “gentle” with myself is a challenge for me. I do not rest well at night most of the time. The little wheels start spinning the the big ones until steam comes out my ears from all of the friction. I am doing better at times. Takes practice and patience.