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Posted 3/24/2015 7:32 PM (GMT -5)
Happy Tuesday everyone! So since I was very young I would write down my thoughts/feelings/advice etc in notebooks. For the last few years i've kind of put that aside with life being busy & everything going on, but I just kind of rediscovered writing about how i'm feeling, and it feels good to get back to it. Just curious if any of you write poetry, or just write about how you're feeling? I definitely find it very therapeutic..even if it's not writing about anxiety..just writing about anything going on in your life. It's also nice to look back on it later on and see how far you've come, or laugh about how something at that time in your life meant so much to you..and now it doesn't. Anyone do this as well?
:)
Posted 3/24/2015 7:40 PM (GMT -5)
I always find it interesting to read when one writes from the heart, brock is such a writer, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 3/24/2015 7:41 PM (GMT -5)
The counselor I went to a year ago suggested I do this but honestly have not done much of it except for really bad days. I have been thinking about doing again as many people I know that do journal highly recommend it.
Posted 3/24/2015 8:00 PM (GMT -5)
I think it's called journaling most people love it!
Posted 3/25/2015 3:04 AM (GMT -5)
Larry is so right! I journal and it's an amazing way to look back and see how far I've come. Or to even say wow, I've been here before and I survived and can do it again.
Posted 3/25/2015 3:46 AM (GMT -5)
i write poetry. have shared some in the past. i also crank the tunes when doing e-mails and hw- cleaning and stuff. i got stuck into the spare room. excellent distraction. keep well. i walk up to the chemist, and just have a chat when they are quiet.
Posted 3/25/2015 4:44 AM (GMT -5)
I also journal I bought a pedometer and record my steps for the day. Yesterday did 15492 which is roughly 7 miles.


The need to document my insanity is an affliction I have not yet cured myself of.
(Lydia Lunch)
Posted 3/25/2015 5:27 AM (GMT -5)
Hi

Yes I journal also have done for the past 8 years and find it really helpful.

Hibee
Posted 3/25/2015 7:01 AM (GMT -5)
i hear ya memphised. i am not worried about going crazy, am already there!!!
Posted 3/25/2015 8:23 AM (GMT -5)
I'm also getting really into the treadmill. My palps have been greatly reduced and I feel good about myself for being active. I've also started acupunture again. My doctor prescribed me with some Chinese herbs, but I don't think I'm gonna try those, even though he insists they'll make me happy. Ha.
Posted 3/25/2015 11:02 AM (GMT -5)
i need to do that too park12. i notice lately i'm so out of shape. ugh
i want to do journaling but never make time.
so no, i got nothin. haha
sometimes i just start cleaning! not very creative.
Posted 3/25/2015 1:13 PM (GMT -5)
I do this too, writing about how the day went or how I'm feeling always seem to help me some. Although I also taught myself how to crochet and use that as a coping methods when I'm able to. Concentrating on those patterns definitely keeps my mind off my troubles for a least a little while.
Posted 3/25/2015 2:16 PM (GMT -5)
i liked that Happy Turtle-



If laughter is the best medicine let's OD together!

(M.P Clutton)
Posted 3/25/2015 3:10 PM (GMT -5)
As my therapist asked me to, I am supposed to draw/paint everyday and note down how I felt in the end of the day.

It should be easy for me as it is my occupation but not easy to start the process.
When I start doing it, I feel better.
Posted 3/25/2015 3:39 PM (GMT -5)
I used to write Poetry, Years ago, but haven't written anything in probably 20 years. With the fibro fog I have, I can't even complete a sentence without thinking about it for a minute half the time, so writing isn't in the cards for me anymore I don't think.

I'm love seeing everyone having something that helps them though, great thread.
Posted 3/25/2015 5:44 PM (GMT -5)
Acupuncture is a really effective way of treating anxiety. Also the essential oils help me so much. Not sure if it's the placebo effect, but I do feel a difference in myself if I use them religiously.
Posted 3/25/2015 5:47 PM (GMT -5)
Essential oils and aromatherapy.
Nature.
Posted 3/25/2015 6:56 PM (GMT -5)
Awesome to read all your answers guys! They do say that people with anxiety are more creative....since we manage to cause all of this chaos for ourselves in our heads! :))
Posted 3/25/2015 7:11 PM (GMT -5)
I guess taking Xanax doesn't count.
Posted 3/25/2015 7:45 PM (GMT -5)
Lol 1039 smooth!! Xanax the happy pil;) But going with a more natural approach to cope with anxiety - take a walk in nature, read, write, take a hot bubble bath, exercise, yoga, nap, cuddle, listen to self help videos, play candy crush, aromatherapy, give myself a mani and pedi, have a glass of wine with a dear friend, cuddle your pets. Those are some of my favorite ways. I do want to learn to knit as I've heard that can be helpful too.
Posted 3/25/2015 8:04 PM (GMT -5)
I do paint ceramics, and I also do cross stitching, both I love to do and take my mind off my anxiety.
Posted 3/25/2015 10:04 PM (GMT -5)
These things you guys do could be concidered Mindfulness, Peace

Larry ***
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