OT: HELP FOR WORRYING

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I keep a pad next to my bed. It's

my Worry pad. I write everything down on it that's on my mind. I

write my feelings, I write what I need from the grocery store, I write

my appointments, I write that I need to take my supps, p/u a script, I

write any kind of reminder, so when I go to sleep at night I don't have

to wake up and worry about what I need to do because I know I've written

it down.

I've been doing the breathing exercises

that Khaya talks about, and I really like them.

From:

" khaya.davidson "

To:

Lyme_and_Rife

Date:

04/10/2012 04:17 PM

Subject:

Re: OT: HELP FOR WORRYING

Sent by:

Lyme_and_Rife

Hi Susie,

You are in a situation where it is normal to be worried, but you will get

through it! Have you tried Rescue Remedy? It is a flower remedy, readily

available on line and at health food stores, and is taken like a homeopathic--drops

under the tongue. You can take it as often as you like and it fits in your

purse. Another very portable remedy is deep breathing. If you have ever

taken a yoga class, you can use the breathing you learned there--even while

driving.

The alternate nostril breath is very balancing, if you do not need both

hands on the wheel. You drive with your left hand and hold your nose with

your right hand: rest your index and middle finger between your eyebrows

so you can use your thumb to close one nostril and your ring & baby

finger to close the other. Start with one nostril closed and breathe out

through the other, counting silently (pick whatever number feels comfortable.

Breathe in through the same nostril, counting the same way. Then hold both

nostrils closed, holding the breath in to the same number of counts. Exhale

through the 2nd nostril. The entire sequence with both nostrils is one

time. Continue at least 5 times or more.

The alternate nostril breath will clear your sinus and your mind and balance

the two sides of your brain, among many other benefits. Try it! Long walks

are also very good for getting rid of tension and stress, if you can find

the time. I like doing laundry--going up and down the stairs and doing

something mindless ... Good luck!

Khaya

>

> Hi all,

>

> I normally have a very difficult time trying to control worrying,

but now I am in an emergency situation. My 95-year old fell last Saturday

night & broke her lower leg in 2 places. Luckily, she came through

the operation, but now all rehab arrangements, etc. have to be dealt with

& I cannot turn off the worrying during the day or at night. I feel

like I am not going to make it if I can't calm myself down. What is the

best thing to take for this? I am very very sensitive to all meds, OTC,

etc. & can't tolerate prescription sleep aids because they leave me

unable to function at all the next day & then some. Currently, I usually

take 2 Quietude (homeopathic sleep aid) before bed, but last night I ended

up taking 4 plus 1/4 tsp inositol & still had trouble falling asleep.

Then I finally did fall asleep but woke around 3 or 4 & started thinking

again & couldn't get back to sleep for an hour or 2. Needless to say,

I got up at 8 & am drained, head so foggy I can't think straight &

a bad headache. I tried to nap several times today, but just cannot turn

off that worrying & this is just the beginning of the problems. I am

afraid because my heart beats hard & I feel like I could just drop

dead at any second. Anxiety at its worst. I need something for the daytime

that won't put me to sleep, but will calm me. I have GABA which I haven't

tried yet. Is that good for stopping worrying at bedtime? I might have

to resort to 1/4 of a low Xanax, but that can even cause palpitations at

times. What about hops or passionflower? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Susie

>

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