Day 8 on Pristiq

I went to bed even though I wasn't tired last night...............and couldn't sleep. Finally after laying there tossing and turning until 2am, I got up and took a Xanax. It put me to sleep :) I think I woke up a couple times, but eventually rolled out of bed at 7:50am. I felt anxious, and it took a lot of energy to fight it off. I got up and took my regular pills, and went to the couch to eat. I didn't feel 'normal', my heart was racing so I just laid down and concentrated on breathing. I got up, and went outside to play with Duke, and didn't feel better. I took 1/2 Xanax and decided to listen to a 'relaxation/mindfulness training exercise' on my phone. I have to say it did help. I felt more calm, and decided to type on my blog (which I hadn't done in a couple days). Grandma is sewing, and I think I may go mow the lawn :) I might even torture Duke by making him be out there with me.