One of those weeks
I was a ball of nerves listening to the Boston Marathon yesterday. I attributed the nerves to DUH, my overall wish for an American to win and for my friends running it to survive the horrible weather, but also, that I was listening to it, and didn’t have any visuals.
After Desi won (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), I went on a run, feeling strong and happy, expecting all my nerves to go away.
They didn’t.
I guess it was more than the race, after all.
It’s just one of those weeks.
- I’m in the office today, specifically for a meeting for a client to yell at me. Yay!
- A family member is not doing well.
- I’m nervous about catching a flight on time on Friday.
One of those weeks where the walk to the office makes me feel especially anxious. TOO MANY PEOPLE.
These are normal every day things that people deal with, yeah, every day, but it’s just one of those weeks where my anxiety is high and says “RUN TO THE KITCHEN AND STUFF YOUR FACE TO DEAL!” Ugh.
I tried that method yesterday and it did not help. Ha. Today I am on to journaling (here) and reaching out to my snis and friends for support. I imagine THAT will work much better!!!
Themocracy
Oh no, this is a tough week, but it’s AWESOME that you recognize all the situation and can work against it. What do you journal about to help? I hope it works out and, of course, feel free to reach out to me!!
Thanks, I feel that way too. Like, figuring out what is making me anxious is a huge step in the right direction!
Journaling it here helps, and then I sometimes write down a list of things bothering me in my notebook 🙂
Thank you! :-*
Ugh, I hate it when things pile up like that – it definitely seems like that makes the anxiety worse for everything. Hope the journaling and support will help 🙂
It sure does! I hope so too, thanks! And I hope next week is CALMER!!!
I’m sorry you’re having a shit week. 🙁 I hope it goes up from here. Let me know if you need to chat! Love you!
Thank you, I hope so too! I think it has to get better after this meeting! Love you!
The cumulative effect of multiple stressors is no joke! I was feeling a bit gross earlier today, so I started taking inventory of the things on my mind (similar to yours, actually – concerns about a loved one, anxiety about an upcoming flight) and realized that was almost certainly why my stomach was upset. Those things are all stressful enough individually, but when you put them together, PLUS all the extra smaller things that fall under those more general umbrellas (when am I going to pack? How early will I need to leave to get to the airport in time?), it can just be a lot. I hope you’re able to find ways to relax and this all passes soon!
Yes! The exact same things! The big things and the little things. Thank you! I hope your stomach feels better soon and you also relax and fit it all in. I am feeling grateful my boss was so understanding about the family situation and I can make a trip to visit that person… but now I get to think about all the work I am falling behind on, ha ha ha.
Anxiety is a b*t*h! Try when some of this stuff is out of the way i.e. the flight and the meeting to do something nice and relaxing for yourself to help dial it back down a little.
I find listing stuff helps too. Also making checklists for stuff I have to do when those things stress me out. I’ll put the stupidest little things on there to check off and make myself better.
At least you know yourself well enough to acknowledge that you are having a tough week. Imagine some people rarely get anxious..sigh! Hope you feel better soon.
I will – maybe even tonight I will take a relaxing bath or something. The meeting is done now (yay!) and I felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders when I was in there.
Lists are good. I should make one of all the things I need to do before my flight. And yes, I am glad I figured it out! Otherwise I would have wondered why I was feeling so off. Ha!
Thanks :-*
Hang in there – I can feel your anxiety from here (or maybe it’s just that I can relate too well to some of it). Give yourself some good self-care and also cut yourself some slack, just as you would anyone else who is going through what you are.
Thanks, I am totally doing those things. And reaching out to people I know will make me feel comforted.
I hope you do the same and things aren’t too anxious on your end. Is construction almost done?!
No, but we are getting a floor starting today! Progress. 🙂
Woo hoo!
I’m sorry you’re having one of those weeks 🙁 And sorry to hear about your family member! That in and of itself is tough to deal with, along with regular, day-to-day stressors. I hope your week gets better!
Thanks! And thanks for reaching out. I think it can ONLY get better!!!