POST COVID ANXIETY & INSOMNIA ~ 2 MONTHS LATER

[@twilightsun8109]

I’m so glad you’re talking about this Candi❤️Anxiety is a journey but I can assure u it gets better or at least you’ll find better coping mechanisms! I’m so glad you’re talking to a therapist about everything and even talking about it to us cause it truly helps!

[@sofiamaria194]

Candi I have been struggling with sleep for almost a year now since having covid. it's gotten so bad that my tolerance to every over the counter medicine is too high to work anymore. There is nothing worse than not being able to sleep. And I HATE relying on medicine. It makes me ENVY people who are just able to go to sleep with no struggle, i can't remember the last time i was able to fall asleep as easily as a normal person. Hope you get some relief. it's comforting to know i'm not alone, because i don't know anyone else who struggles with this too

[@juancarloshernandez5967]

Ii have the same problem, I'm whit you..😔

[@elizabethtara7658]

@@juancarloshernandez5967 any improvements?

[@xiaoyichen177]

I have same too. Anything help? I don’t know what to do now?

[@stevehughes1280]

I had it for two months. I went to NM for a week vacation and really tried not to focus on it. I then shock it off.

[@elioelioinmel5336]

I do experience this now for 2 weeks since I got covid

[@Michelle-sk2iw]

I’m a psych major studying adult development. I’ve been learning about the season of life that you’re in. Life after kids leave home, and struggling to see your purpose. All I wanted to say was congratulations because a lot of people in your position just give up. The fact that you are struggling but in the midst of the struggle you are trying to progress & find purpose says so much about you. Keep going candi! You will see the light at the end of the tunnel!♥️

[@kellybruce5755]

Oh Candi, I seriously feel like we are the same person. I’ve commented before about empty nest syndrome and how real it is. I’m just one year younger then you and all my babies have moved out. They are 28, 25 and 20. Thank goodness I do have 2 beautiful, amazing, spunky grandsons that keep me busy. They are 4 and 6 and I would spend every day with them if mom and dad allowed it lol. But all jokes aside, this is a very difficult time in my life because my purpose feels different. Since the age of 20, I’ve been a mom. It’s what I’m most proud of. It’s what I do best. It’s what I love beyond words. it’s what I know. I know we raise them to spread their wings and fly, which I have and I’m so proud of all 3 of them. Now I’m just left searching for new purpose for myself. I know I will find it sooner or later and I’m being patient with myself, I just really miss being needed. Empty nest syndrome is very real.

[@mommaofboys]

Hugs mama. I’ve been a mama since I was 16. I am now 32. I have a 16, 14 and 9 year old boys. And I know I’m going to miss being needed as well.

[@OurFamilyNest]

Where do you live Kelly? Let's hang out :) LOL. All jokes aside it does seem like we are going through the same thing however I don't have grandkids yet. I know that time will come and hopefully I live close by. i feel the exact way though - being a mom is what I feel most proud of as well. that is why it is so hard for me to even take my job and try to change to be like other non - kid moms and just do content without my kids. It's what I know, it's what I feel content with. Ugh! The struggle. We will both figure this out though. It just takes time and making OURSELVES A PRIORITY!!!

[@kellybruce5755]

I’m in Kansas, Shawnee Kansas to be exact. If you and Ken are ever out this way we have plenty of space for the two of you lol. Honestly we have a lot in common so we would probably be besties if we lived by one another. I love Shane and Ryland (they put out a new video today and now I want a Alpaca 😂) Ben Affleck was my celebrity crush too until he reunited with JLo. Not like I had a chance but a girl can still dream. And everyone thinks my 3 children are spoiled (which I don’t give a flying bleep what anyone thinks) and I’m sure we have tons more in common as well. But seriously, this is a tough stage of life for me so I completely understand everything you are going through. Me and my husband have been together for 30 years (most days it feels like 90 years 😳) but he sees this as a new chapter for him and i to do whatever we want together, which is great and all, I just want all my kiddos and grandsons to come along. That’s when I feel complete, when we are all together. Goodness I’m a mess and absolutely no help for you whatsoever, but just know you are not alone in feeling this way. And please don’t quit KZbin ever. So many of us really look forward to your videos. You have a lot of wisdom and you have great positive energy. That is very much appreciated.

[@OurFamilyNest]

so kind of you! I will definitely keep that in mind , maybe some day we will meet. Ken and I want to do some little road trips to check out some new places and just get out of the house more and explore...since traveling by airplane seems like such a hot mess here lately. we sure do have a lot in common! I will say Ben Affleck sure looks happy right now. I has been with some beautiful women in his lifetime. let's keep in touch. are you on instagram? I seem to DM some other ladies through there more often then here because I only check comments on recent vids.

[@c.s.s.8117]

Yes, it can feel like they took your life with them when they left. But the fact that they can live independently from you means you have done a really good job of parenting. Pat yourself on the back friend. Well done.

[@ruthduignan7928]

I found as I got older and heading towards menopause that my sleep went sooo bad. This cd be contributing to ure sleep issues too Candi

[@beery4farms617]

I am on facebook, but dont get on Instagram much. I have 2 teenage daughters who want to be independent. But, your right, they still need us. Watching Karli reminds me of my own daughter. Just the way she talks, and wants to be left alone. It will all work out!

[@OurFamilyNest]

thank you!

[@MotorheadATX]

Hi. I noticed this video is almost 2 years old now. I got covid in May 2022 and now it's almost September 2022. I have been dealing with depression anxiety and insomnia ever since. It seems like I have some good days even weeks but then something seems to happen and I get thrown back into the almost sleepless nights depression and anxiety. Right now it seems like the depression is almost gone but the anxiety is rocking my world. I used to be a very confident guy and would not back out of much but now I have trouble working up the courage to just step out of my house. I wanted to see if you had an update and ask how you are doing now? Almost everyone I talk to say that it's gonna just take time. I hope you are doing much better and maybe get some hope from someone that has gone through something that I am currently going through.

[@Ken_Nicole]

Hey brother, I'm sorry to hear about how you felt. I got covid for the first time in October and a week after testing negative I was getting panic attacks and almost crippling anxiety. I'd have good days, sometimes even good weeks but then it turned into depression. Like you said people around me say this will take time and I do see improvements but I'm not 100% myself. Can I ask l, how do you feel now?

[@MotorheadATX]

@@Ken_Nicole I'm sorry you're going through this as well. I am feeling much better now. I sleep well and my depression is no longer an issue. I still have anxiety but it's not debilitating like it was and I haven't had a panick attack since early October. I now have motivation to do things again, I am working on my cars again, I have taken a few trips and even gone to a couple of concerts. It wasn't easy and it's still not easy, I am more aware of all this and it's probably gonna be around for a while. Before covid I felt more "carefree" where I would never think of anxiety and depression or health issues, but now it's present all the time. I have faith that it will continue to get better and better since I am still actively doing things to better myself and my mental health. Hang in there, it WILL get better. My motto became just push through. No matter how tired I was or how anxious and depressed I was I forced myself to do what I had to do and for me that was the key because I proved to myself that I can STILL do anything that I set my mind to and slowly but surely it has gotten better. I hope this reply helps you out at least a bit. But please be assured that it will get better.

[@Ken_Nicole]

@@MotorheadATX Thank you very much for the reply!! Reading your comment really made me feel less alone. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling much better! Your kind words have definitely made me feel better about the situation I'm in. If you don't mind me asking, was there anything you did/took that helped you getting back to feeling like yourself? I'm taking vitamins supplements and pro biotics.

[@ghassenbohli4056]

@@MotorheadATX unbelievable what a virus can do…. What I want to understand is this new for you ?? Have you had anxiety and depression before ? Also how many months passed before you made a shift ?? Your story is definitely common post Covid

[@MotorheadATX]

@@ghassenbohli4056 I had some anxiety back in 2015 but it was nothing like I went through after covid. I had recently moved to Austin from a small city and went from working outdoors to an office job, constantly in meetings and it was a huge change for me and I would get panick attacks on my way home when I was stuck in traffic, but as soon as I would get home it would go away. My home was my safe zone. This lasted like 5 or 6 months and went away on its own with not much effort. Never suffered from insomnia and no depression at all whatsoever. I feel like I had a good outlook on life and generally more positive. I think that's why I struggled so much when this hit me so hard because I was fighting it with all I had. It wasn't until I accepted it and let it take its course that I started feeling a bit better. I got covid in May of last year and the anxiety and depression were pretty bad until around early to mid October. I didn't feel like myself again until around 2 weeks ago, like a week before New Years, I still feel anxious at times but about normal everyday stresses and stuff. Something that I hadn't mentioned before is that I also developed tinnitus or ringing in the ears and that messed me up alot. That started early August and I still have a little left of that but not enough anymore to the point of it bothering me.

[@nacoleb8913]

Alot of people need routine in their life which is okay. What I got from you is you were so used to having something to do everyday with the kids and now the boys have moved out and Karli drives herself places. I feel like you not having a routine has given you some anxiety. I have PTSD and I'm just so grateful that you share with millions of us about mental health. Your story could help someone else and encourage them to seek therapy. You are an amazing person and Mother. Your children are so beautiful and smart, independent, you and Ken have done an amazing job ❤

[@OurFamilyNest]

thank you so much!

[@cindieschaefer734]

I am 100% dealing with "what is my purpose" single mom of 5 and my babies are twin 19 year Olds! I completely understand! I struggle everyday! Love your channel!

[@anthonyarmento1349]

I really hope things continue to get alot better for you candi I know it will thanks for sharing your experience with us

[@lavenderlemonslavender2087]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I feel exactly the same. Two of my children have also left the nest. I find myself day dreaming of when they were little and all the fun we had. I resonate with the sleeping too, I swear I have spent thousands on trying to find something to help me sleep 😴. I’ll DM you heart ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@elizabethtara7658]

How about now??

[@cynthinadawson9745]

I will say a prayer for you that things will continue to get better in the coming days

[@nevsgreens]

Being someone who suffers from very bad anxiety and going through covid after losing a family member to it was very hard and overwhelming. Hearing and listening to candi makes me wonder if covid may have made me more anxious about some things that i may ignore ? But it also makes me wonder (just being honest) is she being dramatic ?

[@nevsgreens]

The more I listen to her talk the more I relate unknowingly if that makes sense.

[@twilightsun8109]

I’m sorry for your loss but she’s not being dramatic at all. I deal with awful anxiety and everything she describes is what I have

[@nevsgreens]

@@twilightsun8109 Read my whole comment and acknowledge your self before getting defensive in my replies, thank you. I’m a grown adult as well as Candi and I’m sure if she ever reads this comment she will understand where i’m coming from

[@kellybruce5755]

She wasn’t being defensive whatsoever lol. My goodness she just simply replied.

[@sallyhudson7196]

I can totally relate to how you are feeling. I felt like I wasn’t needed anymore. It’s a terrible feeling. I felt like my days were lacking structure. It does get better.

[@OurFamilyNest]

my days totally lack structure. I say that all the time.

[@stevehughes1280]

No anxiety but cannot sleep after omicron very well.

[@aquarius113]

Same here

[@Toolsmanufacturer]

How are you now?

[@stevehughes1280]

Honestly, I still have sleep issues at times, but it's not nearly as bad.

[@ToenjesFamilyVlogs]

I feel ya on trying to figure out what my new purpose in life is now that my kids are getting older. I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!! It feels so weird. My youngest are 15 and 17 but really do their own thing I mean i know they need me in their own way too but things have changed so much since the kids were little. Its hard when your past 20+ years have been being MOM and now the kids are growing up and dont need you in that same way anymore. I am going through the same thing and its really hard, Im trying to find who the new ME is and I dont know either.....

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning fam I absolutely loved your channel guys umm I always enjoyed your channel and you are amazing vibe

[@Minisnacks21]

You got this, Keep on pressing on!🙂

[@pppppppppp949]

I thought i had this alone, thanks for sharing

[@Jfresh55]

I have insomnia and am getting 1 to 2 nights of sleep per week after covid. I have chronic insomnia following covid. I am sick and very ill now from not being able to sleep. I give myself a few more months before I go unless I can figure something out. My eyes are stimulated but my body as a whole is so fatigued. My immune sysyem and stomach are pretty much non existent. I'm 5 months post covid and it's due getting worse

[@elizabethtara7658]

And now ??

[@jenniferpeterson9082]

I'd like to know how you're doing now Josh!

[@elizabethtara7658]

?

[@elizabethtara7658]

Now?

[@anelarreola9139]

@@elizabethtara7658 hello elizabeth how are you doing are you sleeping now??

[@juliette7187]

I had obstructive sleep apnea, i used to wake up in the middle of the night like you, because I stopped breathing, it really took a huge toll on my school ( I was 10 maybe) I got really behind. I finally went to get a sleep study and found out my tonsils and adenoids were super big, like 3x the size adults should be. For them taken out and it’s so so so much better

[@brittanyhankins5141]

I know exactly how you feel and I am so sorry you are dealing with this! I had a high fever with my covid for 12 days nonstop and I’m dealing with so many issues still 3 months post covid. I found out my vitamin D is very low and I’m losing hair by the handfuls nonstop. All due to covid 😢 the doctor also told me depression and anxiety I have could be from the low vitamin d too!

[@lizbethvillarreal9602]

Same here! Can you tell me how you’re feeling now?

[@brittanyhankins5141]

@@lizbethvillarreal9602 I am feeling back to normal now! I have continuously taken my vitamin d, collagen, biotin, and daily vitamin since then and I guess the combination of those and time have really helped. My hair is growing back and I have energy like I am used to having. Thank goodness. I hope you feel better soon too!

[@ckgonzales6743]

Could you be starting perimenopause? Anxiety is very common when going through it. The chief end of man/woman is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Look for ways to do that!

[@OurFamilyNest]

my dr said no because I still have my period every 28 days right on schedule! I almost wish I was just so I could make sense of all this!

[@ashleyhayden5848]

The things she is waiting for seem so unreal to me. Because I have grown up watching them and am the same age as Chase and don’t want to think about the fact I will be going through all those things in the future. Like moving out, marriage, kids, my own life. So unreal!

[@karenb6346]

I think you would be great at volunteering at say, a Nursing Home or Library,etc. I loooove the little things you do for your grandma.😍. I bet they mean a lot to her. P.s. I had severe anxiety due to a work stuation. I had to change depts. But,I've been better. Really want to give you lots of support.❤❤❤❤❤keep up the growth!

[@jujubean1046]

Thanks for sharing and being open and transparent with what you are going through. I’m sure it helps others. It is best to cut back and probably get off the ambien when you can. I also don’t feel you need a sleep study, especially if you aren’t having any issues there (I worked in the sleep lab at flower). A lot of times doctors throw stuff out there because they really don’t know (and they’re not the ones paying). But I would be honest with your primary care and tell them you’re not going to go that route. I feel like you’re in limbo right now and like you said, new things are on the horizon in the years to come. Maybe check in to a new business or some hobbies you are interested in. Or volunteer work, which can be very fulfilling. I think one of the local hospitals had a volunteer program to hold and rock infants. Or there’s Ronald McDonald house. Lots of different things to consider. Sending you big hugs 🤗

[@OurFamilyNest]

thank you so much Julie. I didn't know you work at Flower - that was my first job! Working in dietary and then as a receptionist, and then medical billing. I was on their payroll for a long time! Small world. I love the rocking and holding infants idea. That would be a dream! thank you

[@jujubean1046]

@@OurFamilyNest yep, I worked for promedica for 15 years. Mostly in the ER at Toledo, ICU at Flower. Then the sleep lab at FH right before I left to take care of my father in law who had dementia. It is a small world. My SIL Stacy went to school with you and Ken and my niece is Elena (who dated Blake). That’s how I heard about your channel.

[@daviddubois907]

Candi keep up the good work and remember that God is always with you love you guys God bless you all

[@lokomotive28]

hey i am suffering from zero sleep, this is the second time for after this, how are you now

[@anastasiawhite7482]

I don’t get anxiety but since getting Covid I have enormous difficulties with initiating sleep to the point where I will be in bed awake from 10pm to 4am daily. I say that I am not anxious but dealing with this post covid insomnia has made my stressed about not falling asleep. It even got to the point where I took 3 different types of sleeping tablets and still didn’t fall asleep until 3am. So I disagree that this is a mental health issue. Something physiological happened since your Covid infection. Something got switched off in the process. There are highly complex processes that is involved in initiating sleep and maintaining sleep, which goes well beyond the melatonin hormone. Too many people after Covid had their sleep cycle disrupted to be a coincidence and I highly doubt it is all due to anxiety. One current theory is that Covid infection increases certain types of anti inflammatory markers called cytokines and these remain constantly elevated months after the covid infection. This could possibly explain why some people are affected by long Covid! The odd peculiarity is that nobody is affected in the same way - I don’t get shortness of Breath, extreme fatigue, palpitations but my ability to fall asleep is badly impaired for some reason.

[@ghassenbohli4056]

Correct, it is physiological and cytokines are rather inflammatory (not anti inflammatory) the main hypothesis is the disruption of gut microbiome and tryptophan pathways

[@argban]

Any update ?

[@sharron74]

I'm going through this right now. I've been "mom" for so many years that I forgot what I like to do anymore. It's so weird. I'm used to being the chauffeur, chef, maid. Now? I'm clueless about what to do with myself.

[@OurFamilyNest]

i feel ya. It's like even the things I enjoy doing I don't have the energy to do because I am too down in the dumps about my life not being what it used to be.

[@sharron74]

@@OurFamilyNest I totally relate.

[@browneyedgirlFL67]

I am having the same insomnia and anxiety post COVID!! Please let me know how you are doing. Are you taking anything for your anxiety?

[@elizabethtara7658]

Are unsleepimg now please ? Any tips

[@jenniferpeterson9082]

I have it too 😭

[@elizabethtara7658]

@@jenniferpeterson9082 its horrible im.not sure when it leaves

[@elizabethtara7658]

Now?

[@aquarius113]

im taking pill that was prescribed by doc.. im 2mth insomnia now.. 😭

[@jodi1979]

I've had anxiety and mild depression for a while now. I lost my Mom December 2017, my brother and his lil family just moved to France, friends of mine don't live here anymore, I just have my sister and friends of the family here. All I do is watch KZbin and Scroll through Instagram and Facebook and and talk to my friends on messenger. It's been so lonely, plus I have insomnia too I just had another sleepless night. And I really hope you don't stop this channel I love watching your videos.

[@OurFamilyNest]

thank you for sharing Jodi. I do the scrolling too and I really think in many ways it makes time feel more lonely and my life feel less fulfilling. That is why I have been reading to so much. to keep my mind elsewhere. Sorry you've gone through some difficult times :(

[@bibletrek8996]

I personally don’t have anxiety but I do have a lot of 💩 happen like I tend to not believe people about how sorry they are I will never understand how that’s “rude”.

[@kellystrader-creger7158]

I am with you girl. Please don't stop vlogging we really do love you.

[@ruthduignan7928]

Candi u need to just "be" in the moment and relax for awhile. Things will unfold for u but this is where u live the life u want now for YOU. Get selfish and think of you for a change xx

[@jrman413]

How are you now?

[@BrianJoslyn]

Howdy Candi! I'm a lil behind on subscription videos. I had to chuckle when you said, "I'm not fixed." I have a thought. Maybe you could start a new business that involves each of your kids - somehow. They could each have at least one job.

[@poptarttumbleaby8305]

My brother had covid he is under 12 and has not slept good since he had covid. Melatonin he’s helped but he still is struggling with this.

[@OurFamilyNest]

So sorry. It will get better. Each week was better for me.

[@elizabethtara7658]

And now?

[@HeyitsDeirdre]

GREAT VIDEO HAVE A GOOD DAY

[@noemieouellette3614]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Grayceyoga]

Good Morning

[@noahsark1962]

Are you watching the news? Stop, it's mostly negative. Don't listen to the news on the radio either. Humor me and stop watching or listening to it for 2 weeks. Our house was real quiet when our youngest moved out.They live a mile away with our 3 grandchildren. There are plenty of charities that need help.

[@licecollector8343]

Ambien didn’t help mehhh😭😭😭😭😭

[@erync.7365]

Candi I feel like maybe you'd benefit from a part time job doing something you'd really enjoy. Wouldn't need to work too many hours cause I know you work with Ken and do KZbin. But just something you would enjoy that would give you a purpose and get you out of the house. Prayers for you as you go through all these issues. I absolutely love how real and genuine you are. (Also, you are an amazing mom and your kids will always need you) I'm 26 and independent and on my own, but I still always need my parents ❤

[@cootsunihatesyou]

18 minute vlog of talking in the car wow snooze

[@laceystitt9066]

She’s asked many times if we want an update on this topic. It’s in the title. Enough people said they wanted this video so here it is. If you don’t enjoy it, don’t watch it.

[@cootsunihatesyou]

@@laceystitt9066 wow thanks for that. I didn’t watch it .

[@laceystitt9066]

@@cootsunihatesyou then why bother commenting something negative.

[@cootsunihatesyou]

@@laceystitt9066 because I felt like it. Just like you felt the need to comment on my comment that wasn’t to you 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@laceystitt9066]

@@cootsunihatesyou it’s a public comment. Your comment was rude. This is a hard thing to talk about. And comments from ignorant people don’t help.

[@Vicky-hp8sr]

No one cares

[@anthonyarmento1349]

Clearly you do since your watching the video but if you don't care and your just here to troll you can leave

[@Vicky-hp8sr]

I didn’t watch it just saw the title it’s just her talking about her anxiety again 😂

[@imanzeg]

Why are you watching then, Candi is trying to open up about her struggles and people like you make that difficult. Please don't comment unnecessary things, put yourself in her position and think about what you say before you comment. It's unnecessary and rude.

[@twilightsun8109]

I CARE

[@ckgonzales6743]

Vicky, I feel sorry for you. Usually people who feel the need to comment like you did are unhappy with themselves. I hope you can get help with whatever it is that is troubling you. Hope you have a blessed day.

[@suziguzi06]

Did someone recover from Insomnia after Covid? Do you have any tips? 🥹

[@stevehughes1280]

Do something that you don't normally do, like vacation somewhere. I went to nm for a week, after suffering two months it went away. I tried not to focus on it, like if I don't sleep whatever. I'm cured, it was horrible.

[@suziguzi06]

@@stevehughes1280 Thank you thats a great tip! I will try this. I am just thinking about not sleepong and maybe this will interrupt my overthinking and stressing out about it. Glad you are fine now, Thanks a lot! ☺️