Posted by ClearSkies on March 23, 2006, at 10:33:17
In reply to Re: Am I Nuts Or What? » Racer, posted by Phillipa on March 19, 2006, at 18:56:39
Hi Phillipa
This is exactly what happens with my anxiety. I try really, really hard to make myself comfortable so that I can settle down and read. It seems that all the attention I pay this "relaxation" just makes me more anxious. I cannot, cannot get my mind to rest at bedtime. Reading, which usually gives me great satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment (look what I learned in a book today!) becomes ridiculously difficult. I can see the words, they get scanned by my eyes, but there is no meaning to them. Even if I try to read aloud they make no sense. Though I don't get any noises associated with it, I am agitated by ambient sound, like a TV on in the room, or people talking.It goes away on its own. It's just completely unpredictable and frustrating.
Getting your eyes checked in any case is a good idea; and make sure you have good lighting and are sitting comfortably.best wishes
ClearSkies
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