Are you always restless and anxious?

It’s hard to give good advice for things like this on social media, because we can’t get all the details in one question. So, I’ll have to cover a lot of things, and you might already be doing some of them, so bare with me. You might not be able to do some of these, but that’s okay, we all have different situations. First, go to therapy if you can. Therapists are there to help you with exactly things like this. Also, talk to your friends or something you trust. If you don’t have anyone to talk to or can’t see a therapist, there’s also suicide hotlines. You don’t have to be suicidal or in immediate danger to call them. They are there to help you. It’s really good for when you are in deep emotional distress.

Secondly, the tag mentions Restless Leg Syndrome. Now, I don’t know if you added that or if Quora did because of the weird auto-tags. But there is a medication called Requip. I actually have RLS. It doesn’t work completely, but I think it helps. I personally just have one leg that usually acts up, my left one, so at night I’ve found that sleeping on my left side helps tremendously. Some people have found relief in ice packs or heating pads. Third, explore different medications for depression, and restlessness. It can take a bit of hopping around to find one that works for you, but when you do, you should start feeling better. They’re not miracle workers, but they helps.

And as always, there’s the basic advice for any time you are feeling bad: Eat right, exercise well, and sleep at a regular time each night. These things are very basic and should not be ignored if you truly want to improve your quality of life. Is it that you are feeling restless and anxious! I know this can be challenging! I certainly can identify!! Do you see a doctor who specializes in these areas of emotional distress? If not, I encourage you to seek one out and share your thoughts and feelings. Nothing wrong with a little professional help! I faithfully went for a year, and I learned quite a bit. There are many coping tools to utilize when emotions are on the rise!

How about your social activities? Do you have friends and family around you? Try and spend quality time with the people you trust and love. Go for walks, explore a park, ride bikes or go for a movie and dinner. Don't isolate! This just enhances disruptive feelings. Do you like to volunteer? There is a huge amount of community services, senior communities and ministries that need help. Giving back is extremely fulfilling and rewarding. The trick is to stay busy doing things that you enjoy and that give great satisfaction! I hope this helps! I wish you luck and peace of mind!!

I would start with your physician and have check things out. There may be something going on you aren't aware of that is causing all of this so better to find out. They can also refer you to other specialists that can help you. In the meantime, what may also help you is some physical activity. Even just taking a daily brisk walk can do wonders. It is great exercise and allows you to clear your head while you walk. Another is immersing yourself in humor. Read it, watch it, listen to it.

Laugh your butt off! Laughter is a very positive medicine, get some every day! You also may find journaling a great help. Many times we get restless and anxious because we have all this "stuff" bottled up inside of us emotionally. If only we could just download it somewhere! Your journal is the perfect place. Simply open up a word document, password protect it, and then start typing. Worry not about spelling, grammar, or anything else. This is only for you and no one else. Cheers!