Merlinssister
25-08-04, 09:51
Here are some of my favourite coping strategies at the moment:
1) Aromatherapy oils:
As well as dear old lavender, I find geranium fantastically calming, and mixed with rosemary a good pick me up. I don't think anyone has mentioned ylang ylang, which is not only good for general anxiety, but also good for re-igniting a sex drive!
2) Making shopping lists
I don't know how detailed a list people make, but I used to jot down the odd thing I needed to remember. At the moment I make really detailed lists, in the order of the aisles in the supermarkets, so I don't have to think too much about what to buy ( and therefore do battle with the fuzzy head!). But it's also useful if I start to panic, not only as something to focus on, but also as something to look at whilst calming myself down without feeling I look odd to people. I'm just checking my list!
3) Audio books
I love reading but am finding it hard to concentrate at the moment so am listening to a lot of audio books. Most libraries have a really good selection now. Particularly love anything read by Michael Palin. He has such a relaxing voice! And any BBC comedy. Even one of my friends at the height of his OCD and anxiety found this useful.
Hope this is of help. :D
1) Aromatherapy oils:
As well as dear old lavender, I find geranium fantastically calming, and mixed with rosemary a good pick me up. I don't think anyone has mentioned ylang ylang, which is not only good for general anxiety, but also good for re-igniting a sex drive!
2) Making shopping lists
I don't know how detailed a list people make, but I used to jot down the odd thing I needed to remember. At the moment I make really detailed lists, in the order of the aisles in the supermarkets, so I don't have to think too much about what to buy ( and therefore do battle with the fuzzy head!). But it's also useful if I start to panic, not only as something to focus on, but also as something to look at whilst calming myself down without feeling I look odd to people. I'm just checking my list!
3) Audio books
I love reading but am finding it hard to concentrate at the moment so am listening to a lot of audio books. Most libraries have a really good selection now. Particularly love anything read by Michael Palin. He has such a relaxing voice! And any BBC comedy. Even one of my friends at the height of his OCD and anxiety found this useful.
Hope this is of help. :D