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Navigating Morning Anxiety: A Journey Through Contrast Therapy and Resilience
Morning anxiety infrared sauna
Key Takeaways
The speaker experiences chronic morning anxiety and fatigue, likely linked to adrenal fatigue.
They utilize breathing techniques and other methods to manage anxiety but still struggle with sleep and waking up feeling panicked.
The speaker expresses frustration about their ongoing health issues, including dizziness and neck pain.
They discuss their daily routines, including using an infrared sauna and staying active with chores.
The speaker reflects on their past birthdays and the impact of their health on their quality of life.
They share feelings of isolation and the challenges of managing their health while feeling overwhelmed.
The speaker's father has fallen and broken his hip, adding to their emotional stress.
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Age of the speaker
30
Minutes spent in the sauna
6
Desired anxiety level on a scale from 0 to 10
Morning Anxiety and Health Challenges
Experiences high anxiety upon waking, often before 6 a.m.
Uses breathing techniques to manage anxiety.
Struggles with sleep and waking up multiple times at night.
Daily Routines and Coping Mechanisms
Engages in activities like treadmill workouts and using an infrared sauna.
Maintains household chores to feel productive.
Takes vitamin D supplements to combat feelings of depression.
Emotional Reflections
Expresses frustration about ongoing health issues and their impact on life.
Reflects on the difficulty of enjoying birthdays due to health struggles.
Shares feelings of isolation and the desire for a better quality of life.
Family Concerns
Discusses the recent fall of their father and the stress it adds to their situation.
Expresses reluctance to visit the hospital due to sensory sensitivities.
Notable Quotes
"It's like I cannot do this anymore."
"One day could I just say one day if I'm not having this so."
"Hope you're doing better. I hope you're having an okay day; okay is better than not okay."