I started the week in a wonderful way, still soaking up the
sun in the South of France. This sunset, on our last night, yielded a
beautifully cloudless sky which was perfect for a little stargazing – I saw my
friend shooting star…and another two after that!
It’s been hard to get back in the swing of things after such a
relaxing holiday. I can’t concentrate at all! There were a few difficult months
last year where nausea, panic attacks and pins and needles would come in waves.
Thankfully those worries are long gone, but in their place is a type of
positive anxiety which, while brought on by exciting plans, unfortunately
offers the same side effects – as well as headaches and painful stomach cramps.
Looking forward to dinner with a friend I haven’t seen in ages leaves my
stomach in knots, while planning a dreamy holiday in October is overshadowed by
a tightness in my chest and a tingling in my fingers. If you have any tips
for dealing with it, I’d love to hear!
This weekend (yoohoo Bank Holiday Monday!), I plan to get to the bottom of it all with some good meals and exercise, and get some holiday plans locked down so I can just look forward it. See you on the other side!
This weekend (yoohoo Bank Holiday Monday!), I plan to get to the bottom of it all with some good meals and exercise, and get some holiday plans locked down so I can just look forward it. See you on the other side!
I experience the same anxiety and wish I had a tip for treating it. Usually sitting still with my eyes closed and focusing on my breathing helps and I've recently gotten into honey and camomile tea which is very soothing. Yay for exciting plans though!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was reluctant to mention it because it just seems like everybody is saying they have anxiety these days, and it's totally silly to get so worked up over actual positive things! Breathing is a big help, as well as going for a walk. Thanks for the tip about the chamomile tea x
DeleteHi Ladies, I think the meditation & chamomile teas is fantastic idea. I also find that pure Neroli essential oil is fantastic (a good brand like Tisserand or Neal's Yard). A drop on a tissue to inhale it, or 2 drops in 5ml of organic coconut or olive oil applied as body oil, especially to the chest area will let you inhale whilst it absorbs into your skin. Alternatively something like a homoeopathic remedy like Rescue Remedy (or the equivalent in the A. Vogel range) is also great - it comes in drops or tablets. Hope that helps! <3
ReplyDeleteOh fab - thanks for the tip about the Neroli oil. Scents have so much power, don't they. I bet a couple of drops on your pillow at night would also work wonders.
DeleteThanks for chipping in Kelly. Catherine hope that you find something that helps.
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