What would be in your 'Anxiety Toolbox'?

[Piglet]

If you had to give someone an anxiety toolbox what would you put in it?

1. Rescue remedy - obviously.
2. Claire Weekes books.
3. Lavender oil or neroli oil on a cottonwool ball to sniff when panic coming.
4. Sunglasses and a mobile phone.
5. Bottle of water.
6. Glenn Harrold hypnosis cd's with personal cd player.
7. Dr Udo's oil and Vitamin E.
8. Bananas or Megs fruit & nut mix for blood sugar levels.
9. 'Concious Breathing' book by Gay Hendericks.
10. Yoga mat and dvd by Alan Finger 'Yoga Zone'.
11. A good novel for distraction (something light & cheery).
12. A link to this website.
13. Affirmation cards 'Wisdom cards' by Louise Hay.
14. Stepper machine to keep fitness levels up if can't go out.

All done in no particular order - I would love to see other peoples ideas to see if there are any I havent tried.

Love Piglet[8D]

[Alton]

My saftey bag for when I go out contains:
Over-coming panic book
Thought-record sheets
Diazepam
Beta-blockers
Rescue Remedy (new addition- haven't tried it yet)
Novel
CD player with relaxation cd and music cd's
Glenn Harrold CD's
Note book
mobile phone
glasses
drink
snacks

I carry this with me to work everyday and any other long travel.

[vernon]

Try an mp3 player much more convenient that a Walkman? You can get them cheap now too. DONT use alcohol I used this daily and heavy for 40 years and got nowhere so its like I am starting from scratch now I have stopped. It really helps at the time but in the long run its no good please believe me I have been there big time. Affirmation cards are great I made some on PC and laminated them (aren’t I a cheap skate) haven’t tried lavender oil will have to try that, thanks

[pips]

Hi Piglet,

What a fab tool box yep i'd have pretty much the same as you! Although haven't tried the yoga yet!

A couple more things I would add is NO PANICS helpline NO:and my microwavable lavender wheat pillow.

Take care,

Love PIP'S X X

[nomorepanic]

Great post - thanks for that.

I still carry a paper bag around with me for hyperventilation. Never used it but you never know when someone else may need it!!



Nicola

"Nearly all happiness comes into our lives through doors we don't even remember leaving open"

[Piglet]

OOh I'd forgotten a paper bag Nic - I used to have one in my bag for years, never knew whether to breathe into it or put it over my head. lol.

I got the idea for this post from the other night in the chat room when we doing 'whats your favourite film' questions etc.

Love Piglet

[nomorepanic]

Piglet

I am sure we can take this list and put in on the website somewhere as a survival pack - it is very good so thanks!

Nicola

"Nearly all happiness comes into our lives through doors we don't even remember leaving open"

[Meg]

This is a great thread - thanks Piglet.

I think it needs to be Mary Poppins magic carpet bag !

I would add

The little book of calm - Paul wilson
Don't panic - Eve Russell

A talking book CD set for ultimate distraction

Aspen, rock rose and cherry plum Bach remedies

Meg

[clickaway]

Some very good ideas here, and I especially like the No Panic Helpline one.

Can I include an NMP buddy in my toolkit? ;->

Now, where's that camera?....

Ray



Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you've got to make yourself.--Alice Walker

[BrandyK]

What a good idea!

I bring my purse with me where ever i go.. and it always has xanax in it.

I think I will make a anxiety tool kit now..

Thanks for the great idea!