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Blegh, having abdominal pain and horrible insomnia. All just in time for the home stretch of my online course and exam coming up in 3 weeks. Not anxiety-inducing at all.
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Could BE anxiety...funny how absolutely debilitating it can be at times if we're subconsciously worrying about something.
The blue screen light is supposed to interfere with sleep. I rarely sleep a full night, ever and do exactly what Rubik does at times. Last night I fell asleep during Colbert and woke up at 4:15 (that's a usual for me). Couldn't sleep so turned on Just For Laughs (watched it at first then turned the volume way down)...then dozed off before it ended at 5.
I am struggling over having to work in a school and, with what's happening with Dad, have a whole lot on my plate. I'm wrestling with it all. So I totally get the "have stuff to do" and why this always happens then...instead of when there's nothing going on and it doesn't matter! It's daunting when you "have" to rest and focus and something gets in the way of that. Especially when we can't pinpoint it.
I've recently done a lot of work on anxiety (10 weeks+). A lot of mindfulness, meditation and re-scripting thoughts. It's quite helpful if I start to spiral in the wee hours...some good techniques are out there. My favourite is the deep breath in, imagine it "rolling over" at the top (instead of the usual "hold", which was a struggle) and then exhale. Focus on it and it's super relaxing and smooth. Even JUST trying to focus on a new technique is enough to distract us and relax us. I take my b/p and pulse at home and it makes a HUGE difference in before and after readings.Good luck to you...you'll be fine no matter what happens! Just remember that nothing is TOO big a worry on the grand scale of it all - COVID certainly puts that into perspective. Take care of yourself. Learn to drink tea (if you don't)...can be very soothing. But mostly just stay in the moment and focus on something that relaxes you. This'll all be past you in no time, keep that in mind.
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