My sister informed me yesterday that she's going to start naming her panic attacks like hurricanes, which I think is fabulous and am going to adopt immediately.
Love this idea.
Never goes smooth. How come it never goes smooth?
Mal ,'Safe'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Zenkitty - Jun 08, 2015 6:29:53 am PDT #19719 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Connie Neil - Jun 08, 2015 6:40:46 am PDT #19720 of 30002
brillig
Connie, that's difficult
I told her what my days off were and invited her to suggest something in the future. She's got pre-teens and probably doesn't have the ability to re-organize her day on the fly that I do on those days, so I'm leaving it up to her to give suggestions. That at least gives her the impression that I'm open to things without me having to come up with things.
Of course, she likes to think of herself as spontaneous and fun-loving, but I imagine having to organize the lives of herself, a husband, and two kids has knocked some of the shine of spontaneity.
Laura - Jun 08, 2015 6:47:35 am PDT #19721 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
{{Bitches}} Overwhelmed here and mostly reading and nodding.
Drew, quick~relief~ma! Being in the ER does not count as quality time off.
sj - Jun 08, 2015 6:52:56 am PDT #19722 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Tons of pain-relief~ma headed ND's way.
{{{Laura}}}
My father-in-law is going to be here in about a half hour to take me to my infusion, and my anxiety levels are still high. I can't really take anything. Any suggestions for calming down quickly?
Steph L. - Jun 08, 2015 6:55:06 am PDT #19723 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Slow deep breaths? Cool washcloths (or ice packs) on your wrists?
Connie Neil - Jun 08, 2015 6:57:56 am PDT #19724 of 30002
brillig
Does anyone have a snuggly kitten or puppy you can hug?
sj - Jun 08, 2015 7:04:31 am PDT #19725 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Breathing isn't helping. I'll try the ice on the wrists that usually helps, I was just to anxious to think of it. I think it's partly that we're about to have a big storm and my body is being wonky.
Everyone around me has cats, which I'm deathly allergic to, so snuggling one would definitely not be calming.
Connie Neil - Jun 08, 2015 7:07:12 am PDT #19726 of 30002
brillig
which I'm deathly allergic too
Sad. Perhaps an iguana? (ceases being 'helpful')
sj - Jun 08, 2015 7:18:28 am PDT #19727 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm sorry, Connie. I didn't mean to sound ungrateful for the advice.
lisah - Jun 08, 2015 7:20:35 am PDT #19728 of 30002
Punishingly Intricate
Is there something soothing you can listen to, sj? I sometimes listen to ASMR videos on youtube when I'm having trouble falling asleep. Also, listening to yoga podcasts can be really relaxing to me. I like this lady a lot: