Afternoon Steemit,

Recently I wrote about suffering from anxiety and how much I really hated how I was feeling. I really wanted to share an update with you all on how I am now.

Good Days Vs Bad Days

Last week I felt down, depressed and worthless. I was upset and all I wanted to do was pour my heart out and let the tears flow. I was able to talk to a friend about how I was feeling because he suffers the same and we try to help each other out when we are distressed. My heart felt like it was pounding through my chest and I felt breathless. I was at home on my own and I didn’t know what to do with myself. Thankfully my cat knew how I was feeling and he sat beside me. He knows when I’m having a bad day. He doesn’t leave my side. Animals are not just animals, you know. Sometimes I feel they care and understand more than the human race does.

I am pleased to say I managed to work my way through the day and night. The rest of the week was a bit of a struggle. Not just mentally, but physically too. I was trying to get my head straight and to focus on what I have in my life and how I was going to push the anxiety monster to the back of my mind. It wasn’t easy. I was exhausted from feeling ill and I was exhausted from trying to shake all the bad thoughts I had from my head. I am still suffering from my cold, however I feel like I’m coming to the end of it. I managed to drag myself out of bed on a cold, wet, Sunday morning and do my bodyweight exercises. I still felt like I needed another three hours sleep, but I got up and I did it! It’s amazing what a good workout can do for for the mind, body and soul. I felt so energised! I felt great! I could see improvement! Plus it really helps when you have great music to work out too.

I hope this helps for anyone who has / are suffering with anxiety at the moment. Nobody knows how it really feels unless you have been in that position. I know I felt like I was at my deepest, darkest depths last week. Today I feel on top of the world! Personally I find my anxiety rears its ugly head when I least expect it. I just wanted to say to all of you out there that you are not alone. There are people out there who understand and want to help. I just wanted to say from my own experience, at the time it feels like there is no way out or light at the end of the tunnel, but I know whether it be a day or a few days later, all will be better and I will be back to my happy place.

Much love,

Platinum-blue.