Re: Relapse! Coping, Symptoms and Tips.
Its been a good while since I posted on your thread Carnation, too long in fact. I agree with so much you say regarding anxiety. I think there are periods where we become inured to it, where symptoms become so ingrained that we forget the state of being calm. And then the question of whether we battle against it or go the Claire Weekes way by letting it wash over us. Accepting isn't easy though of course.
I did try some yoga myself recently, an American lady who seems quite popular on youtube. However I did get some strange looks from our black lab when on breathing out, I had to buzz like a bee. I need to try some more. This year I've taken up exercise, not just for physical reasons but in the hope it might benefit anxiety. The jury is still out on that one and while fitter I haven't seen (or felt) much evidence of a change. I think exercise maybe needs to be supplemented by meditation or relaxation exercises.
I'm with you on the watching of TV this year. With Covid the news is endless doom and have found the TV is only on when Mrs F is down here, which isn't much as she's shielding again. I much prefer to watch on demand where I can choose a good documentary. I think you're doing very well Carnation, you've always shown a positive attitude and tackled your problems head on. Do look after yourself and of course, keep safe.
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