Melissa in Australia Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 HI guys. I am under a fair amount of stress at the moment, and am now starting to speak gobbledygook- mixed up sentences that make no sense, confused trains of thought etc. Fortunately DH is aware of the reason of my stress, and is being very good natured about it :001_wub:. He is even encouraging the children to laugh in a good natured way at my silly talk ( which really helps :D ). Things I have been doing are walking for around 2 1/2 hours a day at a brisk pace and gardening. Can anyone suggest some sort of mind straitening out thing that I can do? Reasons for my stress include finding out that one of my relatives is really a Martian, Having a mammogram and ultrasound on Monday for some lumps, and hearing a majorly concerning thing about one of my children. None of the things I can have any control over, or fix...... or do anything about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hmm. How about a road trip to central Vic? If you start driving now, you could be back by Monday. :p :grouphug: Spend lots of time staring at the beach? Dabble in aromatherapy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 thanks Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Extra sleep might help if you can get it. Otherwise, try not to let the temporary verbal thing upset you- it happens to me too. Last week I couldn't remember DD's name (and I only have 1 daughter!) Sometimes our mind just needs to focus on what it wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I get the verbal thing, too. I use the wrong words and can't start and finish a sentence with proper grammar. Like MomatHWTK mentioned, I think it's definitely sleep related. With all you have to worry about right now, are you able to sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 While I don't like that you are going through this, it's comforting to hear that this happens to other people. I get kind of worried when this happens to me. It always sorts itself out as things settle down. Best wishes to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 While I don't like that you are going through this, it's comforting to hear that this happens to other people. I get kind of worried when this happens to me. It always sorts itself out as things settle down. Best wishes to you! It definitely comes in waves with stress and lack of sleep and settles down, like it was never there in the first place. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 EFT. I highly recommend it. emofree.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I agree with EFT. Check out YouTube and there is a book called The Tapping Solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I think it will get better once you know what all is going on with your health. Be patient with yourself. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 you could try meditation, and having mozart or vivaldi playing in the background at home.... there is something to the organization of music that helps the mind. also, foods that are good for "minding your mitochondria" can help..... think lots and lots of cruciferous veggies, low dairy, high omega-3s. hth, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 what helps me: really *good* vitamin b complex (along with a good multi.) stress uses up b vitamins, which people tend to be low on anyway. you want the most bioavailable forms. yoga - it's very good for stress l-theanine - a nuerotransmitter (sometimes in combination with GABA will increase effectiveness.) eta: vitamin d3 (form is important). it's only just really starting to be understood how much d3 plays in our overall health. your blood d3 level should be at least 50. it does affect your ability to handle stress. (among *many* other things.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 "Reasons for my stress include finding out that one of my relatives is really a Martian" I'm not sure that there is anything that can cure that kind of stress ;p Sending you hugs and prayers for peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 "Reasons for my stress include finding out that one of my relatives is really a Martian" I'm not sure that there is anything that can cure that kind of stress ;p Sending you hugs and prayers for peace. I loved my favorite martian when I was a kid. but, bill Bixby did seem kinda stressed . . . . ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 healthjourneys.com has a huge assortment of audio for guided imagery. I've used the tracks by Belleruth Naparstek for years, and she is phenomenal. What I couldn't find on that site right now were the links to her free downloads, of which there used to be about a dozen. You may have to poke around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I agree with EFT. Check out YouTube and there is a book called The Tapping SolutionIs this a type of light self-hypnosis? Dh recommends writing a haiku about whatever is causing you stress at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alef Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I agree with sleep and vitamins. In addition to the ones Gardenmom5 mentioned, magnesium might help; I have read that the body uses more magnesium when we are stressed, and many people are already low. Epsom salt baths are a great way to relax and replenish magnesium at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 No advice, just :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datgh Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 What helps me besides the endorphins I can get from exercise is to really focus on the world outside of me even if it is just the pattern of the wall paper in the room and not on what is spinning around in my head. In other words look externally not internally. It takes a little practice but it can be a big tool in helping you to relax. :grouphug: Hope all your troubles are gone by next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 How'd you go, Melissa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 HI Rosie, I updated in the other thread, but will repost here I had my mammogram and ultrasound on Monday. Firstly the technician did the mammogram and ultrasound and sent them to the radiologist, She thought everything looked OK . The radiologist found some abnormality in the mammogram that wasn't present in the ultrasound so he came in and did another ultrasound personally. His conclusion was that the abnormality in the breast tissue is what I am feeling and it is not cancerous. So the verdict is that I am fine, but if I notice any change at all then straight back to the dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Fine is good! :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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