So I’d say for the past three weeks I’ve been super anxious. More than normal and lingering more than normal. Usually this feeling doesn’t last long. I’m also able to go to the gym and I feel better. This isn’t working this time around and I have thought to myself, “I wish I can have a martini to take the edge off.” I managed to stay clean.
There’s two things I can pinpoint my anxiety to:
First, my old dog’s kidney disease and joint issues are progressing. Because of that she’s anxious all the time and it’s rubbing off on me. It’s also hard to deal with her and care for her on my own. (She’s actually pacing in her crate as we speak but the dog trainer told me to ignore the behavior because she has to learn to cope with her anxiety.)
Also, I’ve been feeling anxious about my job. I don’t believe I’m at risk of getting fired but my boss has been putting a lot of pressure on me lately because HE’S getting pressure.
It’s really a domino effect all around. My environment is unfortunately affecting me now and I don’t know how to deal.
I think I just needed to vent. 
