LogFAQs > #965476443

Anxiety and insomnia is the main one, but the depression follows quickly and heavily on its heels once I get into an anxiety spiral.

Usually it goes, I have trouble sleeping, which ramps up the anxiety, which makes it harder to sleep, etc. Then the anxiety opens the door for the depression and it just becomes an unhealthy clusterfuck if I dont manage it properly.

Thankfully, Im on top of it now and have come to recognise the signs of when ones about to start and have strategies in place. First of all, regular walkies really helps for the exercise and mindfulness. I live in an area with some lovely walks, thankfully. I also take a very low dose of an anti-anxiety medication thats to be honest lower than the minimum therapeutic dose, but it helps me get to sleep at nights without turning me into a *completely* affectless zombie the next day.