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Feeling very tired all the time

belles12345

I have recently found many new ways to cope with my difficulties, and am feeling a lot happier in myself, trying to express myself more naturally etc.  I feel better than I have ever felt in terms of how I manage my anxiety and self esteem issues.  However, I have been trying to get rid of a cold for weeks (an issue I had last winter when I was emotionally 'drained'). As a result, I am also feeling incredibly tired, to the point where I am struggling to be productive in work and being irritated easily.  As I am sure is common with others, I seem to have a careful balance, that when tipped means that I am easily tired and overloaded.  I am trying to work out what this means for me, and why it is happening again when I feel emotionally stronger.

I don't understand this- surely if I am feeling better emotionally then I should be feeling better mentally and physically too?

Thank you.

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  • Hi treeswaving,

    Until this gets moved onto another thread, here's some of my coping mechanisms for anxiety:

    - essential oils .eg lavander in an oil burner

    - stress ball, putty etc.- especially to have handy when somewhere stressful

    - mindfulness practice- daily

    - warm fabric bag (microwavable)

    - reduce sensory input eg. close curtains and lie down in a quiet place when I feel my mind starts to 'run' ie. too many thoughts

    I found these out by thinking of what sort of sensory things I like, these soothe me a lot and in turn help to quieten and balance my mind.  However counselling I received helped me to identify my sensory needs in the first place.  If cbt is making you feel like a failure then maybe it isn't with the right therapist.  However I don't think it would ever be easy to do such a programme.

    Hope this helps.

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  • Hi treeswaving,

    Until this gets moved onto another thread, here's some of my coping mechanisms for anxiety:

    - essential oils .eg lavander in an oil burner

    - stress ball, putty etc.- especially to have handy when somewhere stressful

    - mindfulness practice- daily

    - warm fabric bag (microwavable)

    - reduce sensory input eg. close curtains and lie down in a quiet place when I feel my mind starts to 'run' ie. too many thoughts

    I found these out by thinking of what sort of sensory things I like, these soothe me a lot and in turn help to quieten and balance my mind.  However counselling I received helped me to identify my sensory needs in the first place.  If cbt is making you feel like a failure then maybe it isn't with the right therapist.  However I don't think it would ever be easy to do such a programme.

    Hope this helps.

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