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I’m my own worse enemy

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Sep 22, 2023 | Replies (11)

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@lacy2

Am joining you on the waiting list for a fix. Have a phone call with nurse practitioner tomorrow for half hour appointment and typed a few pointers about what i have to talk about and have four pages! Talk about anxiety! Seriously tho am not sure what I would choose; physical or mental health problem... when I was going through depression i would have chosen a broken leg or ? ; then my body started to deteriorate/age and i thought gosh i would rather be sad and anxious: now I have both! How’s that an example of “be careful what you wish for”. This has been worst day for a while and as you say Margaret ageing doesnt help. Type of day going to bed wish wont wake up.. so many resources and ideas to help those with anxiety, depression and a multitude of mental health issues but its a big hill to climb, a mountain really, and quite a challenge. Hope some good ideas follow...

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I'm hanging right in there with the rest of you regarding anxiety in general but also with the aging process. It doesn't help that I have White Coat Syndrome and start getting anxious when going to doctor appointments (blood pressure with always be elevated). I try to keep the Serenity Prayer close in thought, but that doesn't always help. I've always been a worrier and wish and pray to God to help me to overcome this undesirable characteristic. Some days are better than others. I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers as we make our way through our journey.
Namaste,
Cbell

I know my mind has to be believing, my thoughts positive, my self talk calming. My physical condition is negatively impacted by stress in a downward degenerative spiral. My latest “undies in a bundle” involves renewal of my drivers license. I have balance issues while standing(ataxia), the DMV referred for me to get medical approval to have my license renewed. I texted my GP , and asked please, please don’t say I shouldn’t have a drivers license. Please let me take a road test to prove that I am in control when seated. Now I’m anxious what the GP will recommend. If I’ll be calm enough during the road test to do well.. and the most anxious producing concern is what in the h@ll I’m going to do if I lose my license.( I live alone, in a rural community with no public transportation)