EveHarrington
MyPTSD Pro
I’m wondering if others struggle with this from time to time?
Sometimes I just get so bogged down by the amount of self care I require.
It’s just crazy how if I mess up one little thing, my day can be ruined.
Sleep.... Everything has to be just right. The sound of my room. The temperature of my room. The clothes I wear. The blankets I use. If any one thing is slightly “off” my whole night can be ruined as well as the next day.
Food.... I have dietary restrictions as well as foods I must avoid in order to feel ok anxiety wise. Caffeine? Out! Even certain food ingredients make me anxious so I’m constantly reading labels. Eating out is like playing Russian roulette with my health.
Clothing.... All my clothes must fit exactly right and feel exactly right or else my anxiety can spike and I get quite agitated. Sometimes I go through up to 10 outfit changes before settling on what to wear.
And then there are my environmental controls where I must be cognizant of the places I go and the things that I do as to avoid overstimulation. My hearing is quite sensitive so I choose quiet environments and go out in public during non-peak hours.
Sometimes I go lax and end up paying the price. Really, I’ve adjusted quite well and most of the time I can do the self care I need in order to be ok. But yeah, sometimes I just want a vacation from having to take care of myself to a higher level. I’d be free to go wherever I want and do whatever I want.
Does anyone else feel the same?
Thanks.
:hug:
Sometimes I just get so bogged down by the amount of self care I require.
It’s just crazy how if I mess up one little thing, my day can be ruined.
Sleep.... Everything has to be just right. The sound of my room. The temperature of my room. The clothes I wear. The blankets I use. If any one thing is slightly “off” my whole night can be ruined as well as the next day.
Food.... I have dietary restrictions as well as foods I must avoid in order to feel ok anxiety wise. Caffeine? Out! Even certain food ingredients make me anxious so I’m constantly reading labels. Eating out is like playing Russian roulette with my health.
Clothing.... All my clothes must fit exactly right and feel exactly right or else my anxiety can spike and I get quite agitated. Sometimes I go through up to 10 outfit changes before settling on what to wear.
And then there are my environmental controls where I must be cognizant of the places I go and the things that I do as to avoid overstimulation. My hearing is quite sensitive so I choose quiet environments and go out in public during non-peak hours.
Sometimes I go lax and end up paying the price. Really, I’ve adjusted quite well and most of the time I can do the self care I need in order to be ok. But yeah, sometimes I just want a vacation from having to take care of myself to a higher level. I’d be free to go wherever I want and do whatever I want.
Does anyone else feel the same?
Thanks.
:hug: