Even the Darkest Hour only has Sixty Minutes
Some time ago, I opened up about my issues with anxiety
after the shootings in my beloved hometown.
The amount of comments & emails (even from complete strangers)
has been amazing & I am grateful for each & every one.
Anxiety is like that crazy uncle that comes to almost every single family get-together.
He's got no shut off button, annoys the heck out of everyone, & he smells.
No? No one like that in your family?
Guess it's just me then.
Anywho-
Although anxiety is something that has taunted me for a while,
since December 14, I've been in a huge black hole
& I've been trying effortlessly to dig myself out.
I've used this blog, exercising, talks with my family & friends
& have consumed many glasses of Moscato.
lately I have been working on it so much that I'm almost exhausted.
I've prayed so hard. I've opened up & sought out help.
I've read the Bible. I've had many a conversation with the big man upstairs.
And damnit,
I'm really starting to feel better.
As much as I wish a magician could just make this all go away for good with one little,
"Poof!"
...I know anxiety is not something that just goes away overnight,
but I really am starting to feel more confident that I can beat this thing.
I'm ready to kick it into over-drive & kick Uncle Anxiety to the curb.
& I just wanted to thank all of you for your kindness & support.
I am so incredibly grateful.
After all...
"Even the darkest hour only has sixty minutes"
-Morris Mandel
You are so amazing. Yes, there is no "cure," but slowly you will start to feel better...it sounds like you are! Keep the wine coming ;)
ReplyDeleteLove your heart and love that quote! Way to take control of your anxiety!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are starting to feel more like your old self!
ReplyDeleteKeep it up! Anxiety is a challenging things, don't be too hard on yourself, and time is te best healer. Your in my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteAww I'm glad you are feeling a little better! Keep your chin up, this too shall pass!
ReplyDeleteYou just keep on keepin' on! I'm glad you are starting to feel better! ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quote Karla! I will definitely be thinking about you- as someone who as has also dealt with what feels like never-ending anxiety, it can feel like there isn't a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm glad you are seeing a glimpse and hope it continues to shine for you. As always, great to read your posts!
ReplyDeleteI've recently been struggling with stress and anxiety. I really thought I could cope with it and eventually, it would go away. Then it literally started controlling my life. I can never sleep, yet I feel exhausted constantly. I always feel like I'm forgetting something. I don't know where to start on my "to do" lists. I'm moody and I'm mean to my fiance. And unfortunately I started a nasty habit called smoking again. Between being a mom, a full-time student, planning a wedding, keeping a house, and being a loving fiancé and friend, I am struggling. I finally went to my doctor and told her everything. She has put me on a low dose of Klonopin. I haven't started it yet. I'm going to wait for a weekend so I don't have school. I will let you know how it all turns out.
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