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Anxieeeeeety

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xorxa · 18/06/2019 03:39

Can't sleep, brain is in hyper overworking mode, even though I'm extremely tired. Shut up thoughts and let me sleep. Have anxiety and a bit of ptsd.

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PregnantOnPurpose · 18/06/2019 03:43

Oh good morning.

Also anxiety overdrive this morning.
I often wake up at this hour, start over thinking then have about 40 mins sleep before work. Isn't mental health a joy?

I hope you're ok OP, what's bothering you? Flowers

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xorxa · 18/06/2019 03:49

Hiya. A whole host of things, from feeling like I'm not good enough to why did I post that thing on social media that no one liked to why does my ex want to make me suffer so much to being worried about money, the dentist, my DC, a work issue....the list goes on and on and on. Sounds really severe when I say it like that. Have too much going on ATM.
What about you?

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xorxa · 18/06/2019 03:50

Going to find something nice and soothing to watch. Need distraction fast. Hope you get back to sleep x

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WildIrishRose1 · 18/06/2019 03:57

I'm in the same boat. I'm wide awake and thinking about getting up and having a cup of tea, rather than lying here. I hate nights like these...

Alicewond · 18/06/2019 03:58

Oh OP I feel for you, I often have times when every conversation I’ve ever had replays in my head. Like oh god why did I say have a good day to that stranger, they will think I’m weird and judge me forever. Despite knowing they don’t know me, it still sometimes bothers me. I can’t advise how to make it better, only that having someone you trust who you can tell all these weird thoughts does help

Calphurnia · 18/06/2019 03:58

Podcasts work for me, distract my poor overworked brain so I can get some sleep. Hope you got some more kip

WildIrishRose1 · 18/06/2019 03:58

I wouldn't mind, but I don't particularly anxious tonight, just awake.

PregnantOnPurpose · 18/06/2019 04:00

I know how it feels, once you start worrying about one thing is spirals into more, making a list.

I'm a massive worrier about money, I got into debt at 17 and was rubbish at paying back a loan and it affected my credit score massively. So now I'm always on edge.

I'm a dental nurse, so if there something you're anxious about going to the dentist I'm happy to answer any questions to put your mind at ease. I used to be absolutely petrified of the dentist.. my whole family are, but after working with them and seeing things from outside the mouth I've realised our minds make everything seem much, much worse than it is.

I hoow you find something to help you get back to sleep also :)

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xorxa · 18/06/2019 04:01

Have you got any recommendations @Calphurnia? I 5hink I need something totally different. Usual go to things not working. My brain keeps telling me how hideous and crap I am Sad

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Alicewond · 18/06/2019 04:03

Have you tried watching silly/cute animal videos?

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xorxa · 18/06/2019 04:03

@PregnantOnPurpose I think it's more the cost that's stressing me out tbh. I've started seeing the dental hygienist and they always say see you in 4 months or whatever but it's too frequent for me and I can't afford it and don't know how to say that without sounding like an idiot. Also hate the judgement: why have you not being using those interdental brushes I told you to use etc?
Sounds so pathetic written down!

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PregnantOnPurpose · 18/06/2019 04:14

It doesnt sound pathetic at all.

I work in a highly specialist practice, and even people there who I know have money tell out hygienist that they do not want to visit 3/4 monthly, they will only be visiting 6 monthly.

We dont need a reason, just go the reception desk and say that despite 4 months being recommended youd like to book for 6 months. They cant press you for details or push to book sooner :)

The interdental brushes are a massive part of oral hygiene now, more so than ever and I know from working with the hygienist that they are really pushing interdental cleaning now.
But I dont think they remember that were all human, were not robots that can drop everything to use a bottle brush between our teeth. Some of us dont have a spare 5 minutes.

The hygienist would have a field day telling me ofd for nor brushing properly, I spend my extra time in the morning worrying about the day ahead rather than interdental cleaning. You're not the only one OP. Its their job to tell you if for the benefit of your health, they and remember that the person walking in after you is about to have exactly the same conversation with them:)

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xorxa · 18/06/2019 04:18

Thank you that's good to hear Smile I was going to cancel the appointment but equally I don't want to slip out of the habit of going either.

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WildIrishRose1 · 18/06/2019 04:21

Xorxa things always seem bleaker at this hour. You'll get it sorted 💐

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