How do you make the right choice when needing to relax and rest, but when anxiety is getting the better of you? I am experiencing this right now. I’m restless, but need to rest.
I misunderstood an aspect in a social interaction earlier, no one would be the wiser I’m sure. Just a typical case of me missing something and it going completely over my head. Nothing has been said about it, and I’d be surprised if anyone would be bothered by it if they even noticed, but I am dwelling on it. It is a bit like when you’re trying to go to sleep and an embarrassing memory sneaks it’s way into your conscious thought and it keeps you awake.
I should be more forgiving of myself when I miss something linked to social skills, but I am not. I find it very embarrassing when I misunderstand and get something wrong. The thing is, it is hours later and it’s only just clicked what happened and I am only realising I missed something now. So right now I’m getting very warm and fidgety wanting to go back in time and fix it for myself.
I don’t have the energy to focus on something to distract myself, but equally I can’t seem to sit still and relax.
My questions are what do you do when you find yourself in a similar situation of restlessness whilst needing to relax?
I’ll work though this one, but I’m just trying to get some ideas for the next time that this happens (as I’m sure it will).
Thank you all in advance
