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Posted 1/4/2021 7:50 PM (GMT -5)
Hello, my sister and I are experiencing a major flare of symptoms due to a very stressful situation in our family. Sadly our beloved cat of over 11 years passed away which was hard enough now our grandma who lives in a nursing home has tested positive for covid. We were both feeling pretty good but now we are having lots of physical pain, headaches and fatigue. Is there anything that we can do to help us feel better during this stressful time. Thank you.
Posted 1/5/2021 8:44 AM (GMT -5)
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and your sick grandmother.

Thank you for posting about this. A lot of people downplay the effect of stress on their condition, or even feel offended when it's implied that stress is involved, so I really appreciate this healthy perspective. Stress is a huge deal for our bodies!

Do you use tapping (EFT)? I find it helpful for telling my nervous system to take it down a notch, and for me it helps calm my system fast.

Essential oils act on the brain fast, so some lavender or lemon balm might be helpful. I like to use them topically or on a handkerchief.

Do whatever you can to safeguard sleep, so that your body can restore itself. Try to avoid easy energy boosts like caffeine and sugar. Stay nourished and hydrated. Maybe add some curcumin for inflammation, CBD for pain and anxiety, and/or B vitamins for rolling with the stressors. Magnesium can help with the ailments you mentioned, too.

This time of year is hard on everyone, even those who aren't dealing with all you have going on. Do full-spectrum light therapy lights help you? I noticed that the price has gone way down in the past few years, and just got myself a new one. Time outdoors can help, too, weather and energy permitting.

Above all, though, be patient with yourself. Grief is just hard, and it's a process that takes as long as it takes. You will get back to that feeling-pretty-good place.
Posted 1/5/2021 10:27 AM (GMT -5)
I’m sorry for the stress you’re feeling and the grief you’re going through. I am feeling it, too. By Christmas day, I realized my cat of 19 was dying. Ended up putting her to sleep a week ago. Broke my heart. Also dealing with stress and severe symptoms due to the return of mold after mold remediation.

Yesterday, I took an epsom salt bath and put on some soothing, inspirational music to help me relax. Then I went for a nice walk. It helped. Also been trying to go to bed earlier. I have been having bad nerve pain similar to the shivers others were posting about. Lack of sleep really does hurt me, so I am trying to do better.

Human touch is vital, IMO. Hugs, holding hands, touching feet, or just sitting on the couch nestled side by side is a great way to get that human touch.
Posted 1/5/2021 10:47 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you both so much for your advice, I will look into all of those options. WalkingbyFaith I'm so sorry about your kitty, you had such a long life with her, I bet you made a great pet parent. I really apprciate both of your help, You both have been great assets to this board.
Posted 1/5/2021 6:17 PM (GMT -5)
CalmLittleBuddha,
Thank you for the kind words.
Posted 1/6/2021 3:09 AM (GMT -5)
I'm also dealing with a lot of stress at work and school, going to a funeral soon and people close to me recently got Covid. I make sure to plan more things that help with stress. Massage is great and my massage gun works well, but also some from my partner. Muscle relaxation exercises, yoga, and meditation are also good.
Posted 1/6/2021 7:54 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you deep sleep. I am sorry you are going through a stressful time as well, it is so true when they say when it rains it pours. Dose anyone know of a supplement that is good for sleep besides melatonin and 5htp. Thanks again everybody, I really appreciate it.
Posted 1/6/2021 8:22 AM (GMT -5)
I take liposomal melatonin and a supplement with L-theanine and lemon balm. It helps my body to calm down and fall asleep easier.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/viridian-l-theanine-lemon-balm-caps/dp/b00j86g7k4

Post Edited (Deep_sleep) : 1/6/2021 6:30:35 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/6/2021 10:51 AM (GMT -5)
I post a lot about general practices to encourage regular good sleep, but when poo is hitting the fan, I understand you probably want something to take on a short-term basis to knock you out. Have you tried valerian? Cannabis (an indica strain)? Benadryl?
Posted 1/6/2021 11:08 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you deep sleep amd saraeli, those are great suggestions. I have not tried cannabis but i have CBD oil. Benadryl is a good idea. For the essential oils what do you suggestion besides lavender.
Posted 1/6/2021 11:14 AM (GMT -5)

CalmLittleBuddha said...
Hello, my sister and I are experiencing a major flare of symptoms due to a very stressful situation in our family. Sadly our beloved cat of over 11 years passed away which was hard enough now our grandma who lives in a nursing home has tested positive for covid. We were both feeling pretty good but now we are having lots of physical pain, headaches and fatigue. Is there anything that we can do to help us feel better during this stressful time. Thank you.

Sorry you’re going through a difficult time! It’s especially hard when it’s the Xmas season.

A few weeks ago we had to have our elderly (17 years old) kitty put down... as time goes on, the hurt in my heart gets a little easier to bear.

Sending you virtual hugs ❤️
Posted 1/6/2021 11:41 AM (GMT -5)
Girlie,

So sorry about your kitty. I had to put my almost 20 year old kitty to sleep right after Christmas. It was heartbreaking.
Posted 1/6/2021 4:06 PM (GMT -5)

WalkingbyFaith said...
Girlie,

So sorry about your kitty. I had to put my almost 20 year old kitty to sleep right after Christmas. It was heartbreaking.

Sorry for your loss, WBF

Our vet had a nice room for us to hold her while she fell “asleep”

We want a new kitten - but out of respect for Pepper - we will wait awhile.

We still expect to see her every morning when we wake up... then we remember.
Posted 1/6/2021 6:47 PM (GMT -5)
Girlie, So sorry for your loss, pepper is such a cute name. I am glad to hear that each day gets a little easier but like you said waking up without them is the hardest. We all just have to remember that we did everything we could to give them the best life possible and I know that they are still with us in spirit. Prayers for all our kitty's.
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