Carnation’s New Thread - Anxiety, setbacks and tips

[Carnation]

Gently rubbing the inside of the thumb up and down has a calming affect on the nervous system.

[Carnation]

Don't do exercise before you've warmed up (talking from experience)

[carriewriting]

Hi, I hope it's okay if I join this thread. I'm in a spiral due to some medical tests my daughter is having. I've relapsed big time and my health and general anxiety has been through the roof. I need some accountability to get back on my anxiety management plan, stop googling and challenge my catastrophising thoughts. BTW I tried the thumb thing and it did help

[Carnation]

Welcome aboard Carrie.

[Carnation]

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[Carnation]

Not sure if I've already said this one...

Pinch your earlobes for instant calm

[Carnation]

Make a list of all the chores that need doing, then choose three from the list. The ones that will benefit greatly.

[Carnation]

The shitty people are giving you shit because of the shit in their lives, you just happen to be there.

[Carnation]

Keep that grounding going. Get those shoes off when you can. The benefits are amazing. Better sleep, more energy, healing properties. It really does work.

[BlueIris]

I'd love to bury my toes in a nice thick lawn if I had one.