… T as in time.
I know I always joke on here about how things give me anxiety, but it’s no joke… I really do suffer from anxiety. Real, sometimes crippling, anxiety. Ever since I was a kid, I was always a nervous person. Always worrying about being sick/ being away from my parents/ going to school/ waking up/ going to sleep/ sleep away camp/ etc. etc.
Over the years, I have had to learn ways to keep it under control with things like flower essences (read more about these miracle potions here & here), acupuncture (lifesaver), & different coping techniques- such as throwing something back & forth between your hands to distract your brain.
But there is just one thing, that if I think about too long, puts me into a tailspin that won’t stop- time. It gets me every time- no pun intended. The fact that I just turned 27, & 18 feels like just yesterday, makes me nuts. It really does go too damn fast. People always say “I can’t believe it’s already October, where did the time go?”. Great question, I ask myself that all the time. Usually around 12am, & then it runs through my head over & over again until around 2am, when my exhausted brain finally shuts down. Good times.
I actively try every single day to accept the fact that time flies, to live more in the moment, to not worry about tomorrow, but it’s easier said then done. Then again, it’s probably just one of those things that takes time… go figure.
Anyone else out there suffer from anxiety? If so, I hope this post made you realize it’s nothing to be ashamed/embarrassed about, & actually feels good to talk about it sometimes. If you’ve got any great tips on how to curb your anxiety, I’d love to hear them!
Hope you all have an anxiety-free Friday, & thanks for letting me rant every once in a while.
P.S. How insanely cute are my new floral sheets & vintage inspired alarm clock? Both from Ikea, in case you were wondering ;).
xx, E
Im 29 tomorrow and age doesn’t bother me at all. But being an anxiety sufferer and someone who worries ALL THE TIME and finds it very hard to “go with the flow” and just “see what happens” I totally feel for you. It is crippling at times. I just take a deep breath, do some yoga (but secretly just do it for shavasana) and really just write a mental check list of whats eating at me. It helps me get my thoughts/worries straight and weed out things that I have no control over, or actually don’t matter at all.
Hilary x thehealthycollective.com
Thank you for sharing Hilary, it means a lot to know other people understand what it’s like to have anxiety. I loveee yoga, like you- for the shavasana part. That is one of those times I can really zen out for a minute. Acupuncture is like an hour long shavasna, so I really LOVE that. I am so grateful for your words and tips- I need to learn to do deep breathing and to realize what are the things I have no control over. Sometimes it is hard, especially in the middle of an anxiety attack, as it is just so hard to rationalize. One day, I hope I will master it all. <3
I’ve been using a great website called myyogaonline.com. And you can do anything from super hard practices to a 15 minute meditation that ONLY helps you practice breathing. It’s really great. Its $10 a month I think, but well worth it, at least for one month to try it out. I just must try acupuncture! I never have but I think I’d love it! It’s really annoying to be feeling all these anxious things, even though EVERY SINGLE thing in your life is amazing. That’s how I feel a lot. I have everything I want and yet… there is just this uneasiness. I’m impatient, anxious and a worrier…. We’ll be masters of calm someday! xo
I will definitely check that out <3 Thanks for recommendation. You must must must try acupuncture- it's seriously AMAZING. I know how you feel about the anxiety/impatience/and worrying... it's a bitch for sure. One day :) xx
thank you for sharing! posted at the right time for me. i also have anxiety and was the same way when i was little–especially about the sleeping! i also have social anxiety which is pretty okay since i’m such an introvert but sometimes i get to thinking that something is wrong with me and then my mind won’t stop. i saw this quote recently and it’s become a daily mantra: “don’t believe everything you think.” meditation in my quiet corner with incense and nature sounds playing has also helped me to be calmer when my mind starts playing tricks on me! i have totally been wanting to try acupuncture as well! :)
Hey Kati- thanks so much for sharing. Anxiety is something that people have a hard time understanding, if they don’t have it. Which makes it hard to relate with others, so thank you for sharing and letting me know I am not alone. I need to try meditating, but it always has been so difficult for me. I think maybe incense and nature sounds would definitely help- thanks for the tip. Love the mantra as well. Keep me posted if you come up with any other coping techniques <3
I suffer from both anxiety and the constant struggle with how fast time flies. Thanks for sharing this. It encouraged me greatly to know that I’m not alone. I hope you know you’re not alone, either.
Thank you so much Stacia, that means a lot. It is a constant struggle, and is often debilitating but it is also great to hear I am not the only one.