Good morning: Oh, so that's what green manuring is...makes sense. I forgot about seeds, yes, mice sure would like those. I used to feed the birds in the winter, two bird feeders, but had mice coming into the house in the fall. Someone told me it was the seeds which fall to the ground that attracted them.. One year I decided not to put the feeders out and sure enough, no mice.
I bet it is pretty when all the trees are in bloom. wow, I can just picture it. I used to do pickles, canning and jams and jellies, but not anymore except for the apple jelly. I had currant bushes, red and black, some raspberries. Gardening is so rewarding on so many levels.
No one knows what tomorrow brings so who knows, this may be a great summer for you. Take good care and all the rest you need for now. That's what I'm doing. saying a prayer for you
Well, when I was thinking of the cruise ship, I also knew about the viruses on board some of them, the pirates on the seas and I also know I would probably miss my family at some point, and I don't have that kind of money - lol. but it's a nice dream nonetheless. As for the 20/20 hindsight, you bet, I got lots of things I would love to do over and erase some I'm not proud of.
Having a creative mind I'm always aware of all the stuff I would love to do inside and outside the house but ... either am not strong enough or don't have the resources. The strength part is frustrating because I know, I know how to do it. This is where acceptance comes in I guess. sigh....
Good luck Red - I hope you sign up for the class. The anticipatory anxiety might be getting you right now, but once you are there you'll be okay. If I may make a suggestion: do some deep breathing, relaxation exercises before going out and again when you get home. And don't forget to reward yourself for venturing out into some new territory. I'm excited for you!
Hi ValerieV30: I know exactly how you feel - I used to worry about health too. If you could visit your Dr. before going on this flight, perhaps this would alleviate some of your fears. If your leg symptoms are getting better, you'll do o.k. Getting up and walking up and down the aisles of the plane is good for circulation too - I do that. If necessary I would inform the flight attendants about my leg and believe me, they'd be happy to help in any way they can.
Visualization techniques work great too. A couple of weeks before the flight you can visualize yourself at the airport, sitting in the plane, takeoff and landing and how happy you will be when you reach your destination. It takes practice but it works. I would do this visualization every day after my breathing and relaxation exercises when you have a quiet time, no interruptions. at least 5-10 min. in the a.m. and 5-10 min. in the p.m. You may not think it's working, but it really will. When I got nervous on the plane I just did the breathing (no one could tell) and it calmed me right down.
Another thought is some distraction for on the plane. I know someone who uses a small rubber ball to squeeze and relax during times of stress. She carries it in her purse, no one knows. If you choose something like that, I would practice it before the trip.
Hope these suggestions can help you. p.s. If you need SSRI meds for awhile, personally I think that's o.k. Let the meds help you get over the worst of this anxiety so you can relax enough to study the CBT program and start to make changes. When you feel stronger in a few months' time, you can taper off with your Dr's. knowledge and help.
Wonderful to read about everyone's happy and successful Easter day. I had family come over but they did all the work (except I got to hide the eggs for the little ones - fun). They made me lie down twice, before dinner and after when they all went to the park and brought the dog too.
Ashley: I'm going to hide something for my dog next time, it sounds like fun. We often play hide and seek in the house or at the park. I make her sit in the kitchen, then hide somewhere, and tap a couple of times. Sometimes I can peek and watch her looking and standing still waiting for another sound, but of course, she always finds me.
I agree about journalling - or a letter. I have done both and continue with the journalling. I still have things which bother me and have difficulty talking about. Journalling or writing a letter is a safe way to get it out and nobody else has to see it. I have found I have to do it more than once too. Sometimes I feel that I have dealt with it and it feels great. Later, it sneaks in again. Is it because it is like stages of grief, perhaps lessening as time goes by? I suppose it is different for everyone. Another thing I have trouble with is talking about the person who did "such and such". I feel like I'm gossiping or blackening their name and then feel guilty and think I shouldn't have said anything, when in reality, they did do it, it was real and it was to me and I do need to acknowledge the pain and not bury it. Am I making sense?
CoriJ: You have touched a couple of chords in me. 1. the anger that I turned inwards to myself instead of directing it to the offender and how after umpteen yrs. finally blew up and 2. how family secrets hurt the whole family, especially defenceless children.
p.s. i love that you love animals. they are great healers. my dog is my best buddy.
God bless you, I think you are on the right track.
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