How to manage the anxiety and stress during this process?

[eirinlinn 105]

I'm a naturally super anxious person (clinically, generalized Anxiety Disorder); and this process has really gotten me so uptight. I have a lot of trouble sleeping at night and wake up frequently from turbulent nightmares. Does anyone have anything that they do as a distraction while not doing the paperwork that helps? My fiance of course is my go to stress relief but when he goes to sleep (he goes to sleep at 4pm my time) I have lot of empty space of time. What does everyone do for stress relief? 

 

[Oliversmom 250]

I too have Generalized Anxiety Disorder so I know where you are coming from.  I can remember thinking of some issue that might cause us denial and being up the whole night researching it.  So my advice is this - yes stay updated about what is going on with your case.  But don't dwell on it.  Don't spend all your time on VJ reading about other people's denials.  It will only make you crazy.  Find something to do in the evening that is relaxing for you.   I always had to be up at 4 to get ready for work so I would just put on the TV which was relaxing for me and just fall asleep early.  But you can take up a hobby you have always wanted to try.  Talk on the phone to your friends or family.  Go visit your friends and family.  Go out to dinner.  Read a book.  Volunteer.  These are just some ideas I had.  I was working two jobs so I had no time to do anything but work, talk to my husband and sleep.  And sometimes I did drive myself crazy with worry.  Don't do it.  You will only make yourself sick.  And remember - he WILL be here before your know it.  My husband is here now and all that waiting and worrying is a distant memory for me and it will be for you too.  And if you are having trouble sleeping please talk to your doctor.  

[TBoneTX 45,267]

Violent physical exercise.

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

On 1/20/2020 at 1:24 AM, TBoneTX said:

Violent physical exercise.

This....and also I noticed my drinking has fallen 90% since AOS was approved))

[Prizm123 1,086]

death metal

[Lil bear 4,197]

Chocolate. Good dark chocolate 

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

go for a run or any physical activity will help to reduce stress. 

[eirinlinn 105]

@Donald120383 My job is very physical in nature and Ive been working a lot of 16 hours shifts and that's been helping a lot to keep my mind off of things. I sent my paperwork off so that part is over and a lot of the stress is alleviated. Still have a lot ahead though.