Re: anyone else miss the peaceful feeling
Bluewoman, I certainly do know. I also miss that peaceful feeling. I know what it feels like to be terrified. I also know that it is temporary.
I've suffered from anxiety and depression for a long time; but at this time my very strong anxiety attacks are from a new, very real, life challenge that has me struggling to learn who I am becomming. This challenge requires that I focus and act with clarity. The anxiety is understandable; but its intensity can frequently take energy away from the clarity and understanding needed to act upon the challenges. For this reason, I struggle to reduce the intensity.
But I am old enough (I am 59) to know that all things are temporary. This intense time will eventually pass, as it has before; I will work through the challenge. I will be a changed and different person. My goal is to become stronger as a result of the struggle.
Peaceful, cozy relaxed feelings will return; but life's challenges are also always with us. We struggle to become strong enough to grow as a result. I hope I have been some help. And I hope that you feel better soon.
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Grant us the
serenity to accept the things we cannot change,
courage to change the things we can,
and wisdom to know the difference.