Is it possible to learn to live with anxiety?
How do you get out of bed, when depression hits?
Suffering from PTSS?
Troubles sleeping?
All of them? Total Mental Breakdown
After Christmas I realized, that maybe lack of sleep its not only caused by mental illness or insomnia.
Sometimes thoughts can be pounding around in my head so bad, I don't even get to finish the first thoughts, before the next is interfering.
I know, there's a Christmas break in my writing, but as everybody else, I have been very busy, a bit stressed and confused.
I'm sure "the wise men" would put this method into a box and label it dissociation, meditation or another -ion.
Not everything is better, because it has passed a laboratory during production.
I haven't been able to sleep for a while now, so when my methods is not working for me, I change it to another.
Depression and anxiety often goes hand in hand.
I feel like time and thereby my life is passing by, while I'm sleeping or especially trying to sleep.
Friends, I think we all know theese guys and girls from the TV-show, no matter how old we are.
By now I've tried SO many times to feel forgotten, unappreciated and unwanted.
The most frustrating is the memory loss. It gives me many practical challenges. I'm totally lost without my calendar and my phone.
Make yourself a daily routine, and stick to it, also during weekends.
to get a little sleep around here???
Chamomile
I think most people know this one.
Good for colds.
Calming effect
Natures sleeping "pill"
Black currant
(Leaves and berries)
Vitamin C
Protects against flu virus (type A)
Anti cancer effect
Echinacea
Prevents or shortens the normal colds.
Lemon balm
Lessens the risk of heart disease
Calming effect
Stress reducing
Anxiety relieving
Ginger
Strengthens the immune system
Contain a lot of antioxidants (disease fighters)
Should benefit people with diabetes.
Helps against:
Inflammation
Nausea
Menstruation pain
Hibiscus Tea
Against flu viruses and high blood pressure
Mint
Mint tea comes in many different sorts. See peppermint.
Passionflower
Helps against;
Anxiety
Sleepless nights
This is (supposed to be) as effective against the above mental problems as medication
Peppermint
Used for reducing:
digestive pain
discomfort as cramps
nausea
Rooibos
Good for bone health
Reduces the risk of heart disease
Rose Hip Tea
High level of vitamin C
Against inflammation
Betters the BMI - reduces fat on the tummy
Rosemary
The aroma in rosemary is very strong, and has a calming effect. As you can imagine, rosemary as a tea alone will be very strong, I personally think it's impossible to drink.
But used with care, we get a slight scent of the calming rosemary aroma.
Sage
Improves brain health, boosts memory
Improves cognitive functions
Improves heart health
- z - z -
The above is - for now - just a short list mainly to help people with depression, anxiety, difficulties to sleep etc. I know what it's like, unfortunately I've also visited that deep whole of depression and anxiety.
A tea known as a stress reliever for instance, is a blend of the following:
Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Peppermint and Rosemary
So remember to blend and mix to your liking - it's fun :-)
My personal favorite?
Lemon balm for sure :-)
Bring it to the test when ready!
I've read a story about a woman who was committed to the mental hospital for 3 years, until they finally discovered that she suffered from hypoglycemia, low bloodsugar.
I haven't been at a computer for several days. Mom and I have been to the Hospital for her cancer surgery.
With all the remedies we have in our household, it's easy to remember all tasks. Just put an alarm on the phone, and you're done.
It takes a lot of courage and self persuasion to fight against anxiety and depression.
I've been reading about this several times : Blue light, the kind you get from monitors, TV, computer, phone etc is killing your sleep.
When you arrive at the Mental Hospital, it may look as the rest of the hospital OR it may be an old building.
Anxiety and depression travels close amongst each other, most often followed by low self esteem.
I feel restless.
I've lost track of days and sleepless nights.
More Hospitals, but this time I finally got thru the waiting list after 6 months!
I was tired, and the trains schedule didn't really fit my appointments.
I am so disappointed, I can't even begin to describe it.
A couple of months ago I started to get these terrible headaches.
Walks on the lonely never ending hallways of the Hospital late in the evening...
I'm pacing back and fort. Go to get something, forget what it was, sees something else, and starts with that, until the next thing happens..
I think it's a sort of dissociation, the bad kind. It's not like I suddenly have multiple identities, but I'm cleaning house like my life depended on it.
A lot of my energy must be drained out. I slept all afternoon. Fell asleep early. Couldn't wake up this morning.
I guess it's my self defence who's trying to get me into the state of escape.
Just sail away on an ocean of dreams...
I know I can't go thru life blindfolded, so I'll have to wake up from this depressive state and be the support I have allways been.
But for now, I hope the dreams will sail me away into an long relaxing calm night, I know I'll need my energy soon enough.
I haven't been nervous at all. If I thought about that I was going, it was thoughts about regular stuff, practical things.
I had decided to take the train, since it stops right outside the hospital. The I'd avoid morning traffic and most import I would not have the stress of finding a parking spot.
Well I got the excitement from taking the train anyway.
So dressed in decent clothes (nothing flashy or overdressed) I'm now sitting in the train, rocking away to my destination.
I'm annoyed with blogger app, cause I can't make decent updates, unless I'm at a computer. Well, I'll have to live with that for now, and correct my published posts later on.
I find myself surprisingly calm. Maybe we have just experienced too much in the family, maybe all my shields are up...
Or maybe someone finally us watching over us to pretend us from more harm. I said something silly to my mom, like I know nothing bad is wrong. It's simply not possible, cause we can't take anymore BS right now.
Well, I'll soon get off the train, and I'm sure we'll have a lot of waiting time - we'll just have to see what happens.
If I need to unload, I'll write if possible.
It's strange, but I feel the presence of something. Maybe its just the very thought of you all, and the kind words you are so dear to send me, when it gets tough.
TTYL
While I was at my friends place, I got a call that they have discovered "something" on one of her kidneys.
It seemed like a great idea a week ago, but now I'd prefer it differently.
Who doesnt want to come home to a little cuddely friend who is SO happy to see you, cause you are their center of the whole universe....
I have been asked about chatrooms, and I've also been recommended to make one for this site.
The end is near - almost.
There is certain times during a day, that's worse than others.
I don't get a truck load of medication for anxiety and depression anymore.
As a side effect from PTSD I have short time memory loss.
Sometimes it seems like my dreams never will come true. I've lived so long trying to meet every expectation from my husband, then the children, and now... Nothing.
I've thought about the difference between dissociation and diversion. It may seem a bit alike, but in fact it's two totally different subjects. I've made some notes from a lot of reading, cause I think it's important to know the difference.
Thank you very much for your kind and heartwarming emails. I'm currently not writing much, I know, but don't worry, I'm hanging in there and am currently fighting off my own demons.
If not everything is my fault, how come do I always come to be the bad guy?
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