tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post5241618613383377155..comments2024-03-28T18:27:22.849-07:00Comments on Codlinsandcream2: A few more thoughts - and that bread recipe!Bovey Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-1796262953844407392014-01-22T05:58:21.921-08:002014-01-22T05:58:21.921-08:00Good luck with the Doctors visit. Luckily there is...Good luck with the Doctors visit. Luckily there is so much more on the internet these days on stress and anxiety that is easy to read, from a reputable source and not a load of rubbish. Keep working on it and believe in your own ability to take control.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-48158566165665064552014-01-21T11:47:52.375-08:002014-01-21T11:47:52.375-08:00Hi Em - sorry about your back. Hope you have some...Hi Em - sorry about your back. Hope you have some good painkillers. I am SO determined to beat this and I think the power of positive thought and starting to control my anxiety levels will help. I am already noticing the minute I tense up and deliberately letting it go. With my breathing - sometimes I'm not aware of the tension there and only when I take half an anti-histamine and miraculously feel better (my lungs start to feel "free" rather than full of cement) do I realize how much tension there is hidden in my chest. I'll let you know how effective the Anxiety/stress classes are. With the feeling positive, I have found keeping a daily list of things that made you happy, gave you pleasure (10 a day if you can) REALLY helps. I did this at a friend's suggestion last summer and found so many positives. (((HUGS)))Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-54268308351399097542014-01-21T11:23:04.407-08:002014-01-21T11:23:04.407-08:00I'm gritting my teeth in pain at the moment th...I'm gritting my teeth in pain at the moment thanks to over vigorous scrubbing of my mum's worktops yesterday so I feel for you and your bending down error. Keeping positive is so important but I do find it difficult sometimes. As for dealing with stress, please let me know when you get to the root of that one!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-6986929572040051632014-01-21T11:22:36.858-08:002014-01-21T11:22:36.858-08:00Sorry Lynda, missed your message until I pressed p...Sorry Lynda, missed your message until I pressed post. The trouble with stress is that is sort of creeps up on you and you manage, and cope somehow, and it isn't until that last straw lands on the camel's back that you realize how far down that road of uncontrol you are. If I have given you (or anyone) inspiration, then that is a BIG achievement for me (however unintentional). I know how soon creativity goes out of the window when you are feeling unwell. It's hard to get back to things you had to abandon, but sometimes just five minutes of sewing, or knitting, or drawing, or reading a poem, can just help you enjoy it again and want to carry on. (Note to self: Remember all those Unfinished Sewing Jobs, and the crochet blanket, and the quilts and . . .) Baking is creative, so try that loaf and see if it doesn't cheer you up! (((HUGS))) to you too and everyone else reading this and in need of one.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-32786416972384920902014-01-21T11:18:04.863-08:002014-01-21T11:18:04.863-08:00I saw my own Doc today as he plucked me off the My...I saw my own Doc today as he plucked me off the Mystery Doctor list! Change of a-b's, and also got some help over GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) so have a number to phone tomorrow to get my name down on a Stress Busting course in town. A step in the right direction.<br /><br />Oh parsnip - that sounds dreadful for you - a horrid combination of things making your life so miserable and not helped by marrying the wrong man (though I dare say it seemed like a good idea at the time as these things do). I am sure the Power of Positive Thought makes a big difference. Last week I was writing long lists in my head of all the things I couldn't do, and thinking I would never be well again. Today I am 100% more positive and feel more in charge of my life (and health) again. I hope that you find some relief soon too. ((( Hugs )))Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-88396267428247573532014-01-21T10:56:52.127-08:002014-01-21T10:56:52.127-08:00Oh my yumminess that bread looks scrumptious. Stre...Oh my yumminess that bread looks scrumptious. Stress tears me up too and so many good ideas of how to help keep it under control have come thru this blog, BB, you are such a big help to others, like me, with auto immune issues. You inspire me to keep going thru the crappy days even when no creativity finds me but I make it til the next sunrise. <br /><br />Here's hoping you feel better sooner rather than later and remember Spring follows that dreaded winter and then Summer again with bright colors to entice us out of doors.Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08938791116446859160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-38878095028181288762014-01-21T09:55:46.608-08:002014-01-21T09:55:46.608-08:00The bread looks wonderful !
I think I have mention...The bread looks wonderful !<br />I think I have mentioned my auto immune problems from valley fever, fibromyalia, rheumatoid arthritis and the markers for lupus stress has always been a major factor.<br />My marriage was a huge stress and although I am much better now that the x is gone (he is really never gone) the stress has taken it toll.<br />I think as I said before just being positive seems to help. Last year I kind just let myself feel sorry for me... so I am battling back one step at a time.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-66327064134113995242014-01-21T07:13:39.889-08:002014-01-21T07:13:39.889-08:00Think positive ane keep it up BB - and good luck w...Think positive ane keep it up BB - and good luck with that doctor.<br />Bread looks delicious.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.com