Nervous Energy

I saw this topic on another forum however no followed up,

[size=33]First of all, I don't like this expression "nervous energy." Is there an actual diagnosis or medical term for people who constantly have to be doing something, they just can't seem to relax? I am both envious of these people and concerned for them (the ones who over-stress). Don't get these folks mixed up with ADD people who always have something going on, but never finish most things. These highly energetic people are extremely focused and they get things done! That's why I envy them. [/size]

[size=33]If anyone who has this "condition" is reading this, I'd like to know if there are any relaxation methods you recommend. Is there anything that calms your mind. I have a friend who is high-strung like this and she constantly stresses and worries about things. She cannot meditate and I understand that. I just worry about her because I recently learned of the health effects of long-term stress. It's possible to constantly keep yourself busy without being stressed about it, right? Or is anxiety/stress part of this "condition"?[/size]


[size=33]What say you? I know that I have an over abundance of energy..  [/size]

Sounds like anxiety. I suffer from this a bit. I can't let anything go unfixed or unfinished. CBD Oil is good for this. They also have pills of some sort.

I use and full spectrum and edibles. Someone I know here locally makes it for me. I really don't want to use Xanax, valium, klonipin, etc.

Yes me also I take lexapro to keep me on a level state of mind been taking it since 2006, came into my life being in the military for 25+ years.

CanuckBob wrote:Sounds like anxiety. I suffer from this a bit. I can't let anything go unfixed or unfinished.

Hey common over to my place then.

SunFan

I get nervous energy when around doctors and hospital. I tell a lot of jokes, a virtual Henny Youngman. A lot of times, I just translate English sayings into Spanish. If you ever find yourself in Occidentale Hospital in Guadalajara, on the 4th floor ward, beware there are some real funny male nurses there. Never laughed so hard, since I am supposed to be sick. They are lucky, they have an ever changing audience for their hijinx.

SunFan wrote:

CanuckBob wrote:Sounds like anxiety. I suffer from this a bit. I can't let anything go unfixed or unfinished.

Hey common over to my place then.
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SunFan

Hahaha and my place after that, please!

CB are you good at salitre repair? jaja

'Nervous energy' is a very real condition and is called GAD- General Anxiety Disorder.
It should be treated by a physician, and Lexapro is often prescribed. If left untreated, it can be terrifying and debilitating.

If I had it I would take CBD oil and not pharmaceutical chemicals with endless lists of side effects. Just sayin'

Those of you that have this, do you exercise aerobically on a regular basis?

CanuckBob wrote:Sounds like anxiety. I suffer from this a bit. I can't let anything go unfixed or unfinished. CBD Oil is good for this. They also have pills of some sort.

You need to come visit us... we do TONS of projects..but get sidetracked with the next one when the current one is about 95% finished!!!!

Trailrunner wrote:If I had it I would take CBD oil and not pharmaceutical chemicals with endless lists of side effects. Just sayin'

If you need a contact pm me.

Jreboll wrote:Those of us whose get-up-and-go has got up and gone sure wouldn’t mind having some of that nervous energy.

There's some good coffee in Ajijic also B12 injections works wonders.

Blood pressure, medicine, heart medication and low blood sugar can and do cause lethargy as does depression.

Proper diet, sleep, staying hydrated are vital for physical and mental well being.

Trailrunner wrote:Those of you that have this, do you exer cise aerobically on a regular basis?

Yes. Walking riding a bicycle and swimming. Also get out and do volunteer work you would be surprised how much exercise you get volunteering provides.

I donate 1 day a week in our local soup kitchen and regularly help friends and needy senior citizens and they can and will literally keep you on your toes.

Between my animals, doing lawnwork and shopping for those in need... Wow. Also keeping a soup kitchen clean will give you a workout.

Mrs. Rupert wrote:'Nervous energy' is a  very real condition and is called GAD-  General Anxiety Disorder.
It should be treated by a physician, and Lexapro is often prescribed.  If left untreated, it can be terrifying and debilitating.

Ahh Ha!
Thank you! I knew there had to be an explanation!

Are you a night owl?

Reset your circadian rythmn

https://www.gaia.com/article/trouble-sleeping-here-are-5-ways-to-reset-your-circadian-rhythm

'The majority of us ascribe to a similar rhythm, based on the rising and setting of the sun, but even if you have an average rhythm, that cycle gets easily thrown off by a number of factors. In fact, most of us have an internal rhythm that is longer than the 24-hour cycle our society runs on, meaning our bodies must regulate our circadian rhythm on a daily basis to maintain that schedule.'

Excellent article and video.

Also do you snore? Sleep apnea will make you extremely tired. A Cpap does work in conjunction with weight loss and alcohol effects your sleep cycle.

Jreboll wrote:

espíritu del lago wrote:

Jreboll wrote:Those of us whose get-up-and-go has got up and gone sure wouldn’t mind having some of that nervous energy.

There's some good coffee in Ajijic also B12 injections works wonders.

Blood pressure, medicine, heart medication and low blood sugar can and do cause lethargy as does depression.

Proper diet, sleep, staying hydrated are vital for physical and mental well being.

What you say all makes sense.  I just had my check-up and it all came out good. Next time I’ll ask for a B12 shot.
Much as I try improving my sleep, I can’t. All those years of working night shift took their toll.

Yes indeed and lingers for years.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/11153591/
Moderate-to-large quantities of alcohol are known to aggravate severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), however, the reported effects of moderate alcohol consumption upon mild-to-moderate OSA are inconsistent. Given the reported benefits of moderate alcohol consumption on cardiovascular mortality, recommendations regarding the management of patients with OSA are difficult to formulate. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of moderate alcohol on sleep and breathing in subjects with mild-to-moderate OSA. Twenty-one male volunteers, who snored habitually, underwent polysomnography with and without 0.5 g alcohol x kg body weight (BW)(-1) consumed 90 min prior to sleep time, in random order. The mean blood alcohol concentration (BAC) following alcohol at the time of lights out was 0.07 g x dL(-1). The distribution amongst the various sleep stages was not significantly altered by alcohol. The mean apnoea/hypopnoea index rose from 7.1+/-1.9 to 9.7+/-2.1 events x h(-1) (mean+/-SEM, p=0.017); however, there was no significant change in the minimum arterial oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry Sp,O2, apnoea length or snoring intensity. Mean sleep cardiac frequency rose significantly from 53.9+/-1.4 to 59.9+/-1.9 beats x min(-1) (P<0.001) and overnight urinary noradrenalin increased from 14.9+/-2.3 to 18.8+/-2.3 nmol x mmol creatinine(-1) (p=0.061) on the alcohol night compared to the nonalcohol night. To conclude, modest alcohol consumption, giving a mean blood alcohol concentration of 0.07 g x dL(-1), significantly increases both obstructive sleep apnoea frequency and mean sleep cardiac frequency.