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New heights of anxiety

yellowPineapple3652 September 16th

Hello, all. 

TW: Divorce, domestic violence

I filed for divorce from my abusive ex a month ago, and I need some strategies besides "take a deep breath and take your meds" to deal with panic and heightened anxiety.  

We have two small kids, and my nervous system has been so disregulated for so long that I am struggling with panic even on my medications and with adequate sleep.  I already cut back on caffeine but I'm suffering from withdrawal headaches. 

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wonderfulKermit1936 September 17th

@yellowPineapple3652

hello 

Some suggestions  PMR helped me, mindfulness meditation and talking to someone, hiking, journaling. 

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive muscle relaxation is a form of relaxation training that can teach you how to achieve deep physical relaxation

Weighted blanket

Rooting for your healing

🐸Kermit 

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yellowPineapple3652 OP September 20th

@wonderfulKermit1936

Thank you for these suggestions.  I will give PMR a try!

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