Kellie, I'm so sorry you're having a hard time right now. I can relate to much of what you're going through. I have never considered myself an anxious person, but in the last couple of years (most notably since the beginning of the pandemic) I've definitely noticed it affects me at times. I am convinced that a lot of it has to do with age (I am 41 as of June) hormones and my cycle. I've started tracking it and the times when it is bad often coordinate with the week before my period, especially. My symptoms include heart racing, nightmares, insomnia, and anxious-obsessive thoughts and worry. Triggered by: absolutely nothing I can pinpoint.
During that time, I try to eat cleaner. Pray more. Take time to journal before bed. Take walks. Reduce sugar and carbs, up my intake of magnesium and B vitamins. It's helped some. I also take melatonin during those times. Drinking tea helps a lot too. There are a ton of mood boosting teas to choose from.
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