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Posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 16:18:43
Too much expected, too little of me.
Posted by noa on March 6, 2003, at 18:20:08
In reply to The pressure is building again...., posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 16:18:43
I love the book title, I'm Dancing As Fast as I Can. Have never read the book, but the title is great, and seemed apt to the feeling you expressed.
You don't have to fulfill all expectations. remember the advisory they give on airplances about taking care of your own oxygen mask before trying to help someone else!!
Posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 19:44:02
In reply to The pressure is building again...., posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 16:18:43
to unhealthy coping mechanisms.
TURN OFF THE &*$# PHONE
Klonopin
Orgasms
Closet rocking
Shopping - ok, not that healthy
Any other suggestions? (Other than exercise. I may know exercise is good for me in theory, but in practice it just makes me mad, and mad is VERY bad for me in this mood. And I can't stand much food either.)
Posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 19:47:30
In reply to Re: Healthier alternatives, posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 19:44:02
I *knew* it wasn't a good idea to have therapy as one of my main healthier coping mechanisms. My therapist always tells me to call him any time, even while he's away. And while I rarely, if ever, do, it helps me hold on.
And now I can't for a while, I am low on working alternatives. And the unhealthy ones are soooo seductive.
I'll have to talk with him about this when he comes back.
Posted by lostsailor on March 6, 2003, at 19:48:09
In reply to Re: Healthier alternatives, posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 19:44:02
Dinah. I'm sorry I know the feeling only to well. I think noa had a good point about the air masks on planes.
Another thing, why do I feel qualified to lend others advice when I can't follow my own?????
gl,
~tony
Posted by lostsailor on March 6, 2003, at 19:50:33
In reply to Re: Au contraire! Bats are coooooll!, posted by lostsailor on March 6, 2003, at 19:48:09
Posted by dreamerz on March 6, 2003, at 20:27:21
In reply to Re: Healthier alternatives, posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 19:44:02
..only a hot bath calms me down..playing how long can I keep my head under water games.I've outgrown my rubber ducks now.
One thing I miss is having someone to dry me off and tell me it's time for bed.
Posted by mair on March 6, 2003, at 21:26:26
In reply to Re: Healthier alternatives, posted by dreamerz on March 6, 2003, at 20:27:21
Posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 21:54:39
In reply to PSB is a healthier alternative too (nm), posted by mair on March 6, 2003, at 21:26:26
Yes, it is. But I must confess to being a *wee* bit afraid of using it right now. I hate those messy on board meltdowns. :( They always take so long to clean up.
Nice to see you posting again, Mair.
Posted by Tabitha on March 7, 2003, at 1:15:32
In reply to Re: Healthier alternatives, posted by dreamerz on March 6, 2003, at 20:27:21
My basic retreat ritual involves curling up in bed to watch movies on my laptop DVD player. I also have a tiny USB nitelight on a flexi-stem that adds ambiance to the occasion. Plus I need my mentholated lipbalm and lavendar oil to use as vapo-rub.
Posted by tina on March 7, 2003, at 7:35:34
In reply to Re: Healthier alternatives, posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 19:44:02
Nature, honey. Find some quiet natural spot and just breathe, even if it's indoor gardens or an arboretum. Nature has a way of absorbing your stress and giving you back peace. Also, try a museum. They always seem to be peaceful places (for me anyway)
lots of hugs your way Dinah
tina
Posted by Dinah on March 7, 2003, at 8:03:09
In reply to Re: Healthier alternatives » Dinah, posted by tina on March 7, 2003, at 7:35:34
Am dipping into the unhealthy ones.
I miss my therapist. :(((((
Posted by NikkiT2 on March 7, 2003, at 8:07:37
In reply to The pressure is building again...., posted by Dinah on March 6, 2003, at 16:18:43
Wish I could give some great advice.. all I can suggest is deep breaths when ever you get the chance.
Use us all you need to vent and scream *hugs*
Nikki xx
Posted by lostsailor on March 7, 2003, at 11:03:26
In reply to Re: The pressure is building again.... » Dinah, posted by NikkiT2 on March 7, 2003, at 8:07:37
although agoraphobic I find that the best thing is to go for a fast bike ride or for a run and than a hot steamy shower. Oh yea, I too love the lavender oil idea but i splash it on my-self and sometimes, when in real need of spoiling I use baby powder and off to bed.
bb all,
~tony
Posted by syringachalet on March 7, 2003, at 12:46:08
In reply to my relaxation princibles ~tony, posted by lostsailor on March 7, 2003, at 11:03:26
I find using some of my little nieces Johnson & Johnson Baby Bath with Lavendor and Calamille very calming. I also play some of my really old Barry Manalow records.(That usually clears all the teenagers from my house life a smoke alarm going off!)
My sister uses either lavendor or jasmine candles lite during a bubblebath and she takes only about 30 mins and says she feels like a new woman.
Sounds like you have already got some really good stuff ahead of me.
Just know we care and some can relate to where you are right now...
Dont for get to get 3 hugs a day...
that always helps me.
syringachalet
Posted by Dinah on March 7, 2003, at 14:40:06
In reply to Re: Tried all the healthy ones., posted by Dinah on March 7, 2003, at 8:03:09
A tad too much klonopin, no self injury yet. Slept all morning. Office wants me to come in, but I'm afraid I'll look too impaired.
Not too bad, so far.
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