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What helps you when you are down or stressed
Hey Ladies,
Just thought I would put it out there.........you know me. There seems to be quite a few posts lately stating how people are depressed, sad, lonely, upset, stressed and all the other feelings and emotions we have to deal with in our lives either from just general life or because of the dreaded breast cancer.
I thought I would start by saying I have been going through an ongoing tough time now for a couple of years, with one thing or another and it was while I was doing my six weeks of hyperbaric chamber every day that I had time to think. I decided I needed to do something to try and turn my life around.
I have started what some people call a "visualisation board" but mine isn't so much 'what I want from life' - mine is more of 'what should I be grateful, happy, feeling lucky and all those things that we need to feel to get through every day To feel good and happy.
I have photos of all my loved ones starting with my husband, my BCNA beastie, my daughter and precious grandaughter and other special people in my life. I have things that make me smile, I have words of encouragement of which one is very special as it is a pink sister picture with "Michele Be Strong" which I definitely needed every single day I did the hyperbaric. I have to thank Donna from Dubbo for this one.
Some of the quotes are things like:
- "Every day in every way I am getting better and better" "
- "I have decided to be happy because it is good for my health"
- "Be someone you want to be around"
I really find this helps me get through my days every day. I also have one very special verse that Janey235 wrote for me that I cherish and I make sure I read it every day.
I have started Yoga once a week and I try to Meditate most days but the hardest part with that is not falling asleep.....hahahahaha
I hope this helps and hopefully I have opened the path for other Ladies to come forward with what they do to help themselves get through their bad, sad and stressful days. In return we can maybe help some of our other pink sisters that are doing it tough.
Lots of love today, tomorrow and always,
Mich
xoxoxoxooxoxoxox
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Hey Sandra
Good, funny and silly movies are so uplifting for us. A good old giggle never hurt anyone.
Laughter is so healing in its own way. A bit like crying but I know what one I would like to do in the majority.
Lots of luv always, Mich xoxoxoxo
Wow Sue that sounds fantastic. I would love to come along. I am just waiting for my hubby to get a job so I can actually get my life back hahahaha. I have jotted down the details for myself plus I will pass it on to the other Perth Girls in the Perth Womens Group when I catch up with them all again soon. I know some ladies don't live far from Yokine area. Thanks again. I hope to see you there myself soon.
Great info. I hope you are doing well. Let me know if there is anything I can do to be there for you in any way.
Lots of luv always, Mich xoxoxooxxoxoxoxo
Hi all,
Just a quick pop in from Perth.
I have found a great meditation group called 'Kyela' sound meditation. The time it's on isn't wonderful -7 to 8 pm Friday night but it's Tibetan bowls and gongs and all about harmonies. I have been 3 times and find that I come away feeling really positive and energised as well as calm and happy!
Anyway if anyone wants to come, you just show up, they supply matress things and water if needed. It's at Yokine Community hall, McDonald st, Yokine.
and.. thanks Michelle for starting this blog -really great!
cheers, Sue
Hi all,
Just a quick pop in from Perth.
I have found a great meditation group called 'Kyela' sound meditation. The time it's on isn't wonderful -7 to 8 pm Friday night but it's Tibetan bowls and gongs and all about harmonies. I have been 3 times and find that I come away feeling really positive and energised as well as calm and happy!
Anyway if anyone wants to come, you just show up, they supply matress things and water if needed. It's at Yokine Community hall, McDonald st, Yokine.
and.. thanks Michelle for starting this blog -really great!
cheers, Sue
I too was feeling pretty miserable with the post xmas slump and everything and reading this blog is now on my list of things to do when I'm down. It's a little pick-me-up like a cup of coffee where you get a little buzz from the caffeine if it's a good one. Well not quite a 'buzz' exactly but a caffeine hit.
Also I've just watched a dvd called 'How to lose friends and alienate people' which was really stupid and politically incorrect but funny to me. It appealed to my twisted sense of humour. Thanks for starting this Mich.
Sandra xoxoxo
I too was feeling pretty miserable with the post xmas slump and everything and reading this blog is now on my list of things to do when I'm down. It's a little pick-me-up like a cup of coffee where you get a little buzz from the caffeine if it's a good one. Well not quite a 'buzz' exactly but a caffeine hit.
Also I've just watched a dvd called 'How to lose friends and alienate people' which was really stupid and politically incorrect but funny to me. It appealed to my twisted sense of humour. Thanks for starting this Mich.
Sandra xoxoxo
- I'm new to this 2 ops down and now just had my first chemo session I will look forward to the posts thank you for all positive thoughts Jeannie
I have to say that those massage chairs are wonderful! I also have to brag - I ended up getting one for home! Easiest way to do it is take hubby along to "try it out" and I bet he will be like mine, "let's get it - it's great". He spends as much time in it as I do. And it is good for helping everyone relax - those around you need as much positive stuff as we who are going through cancer ourselves. I've seen it from both sides - myself with cancer and having other family members with cancer. Taking some time out of the day for "ME Activities" is helpful for everyone - no matter what is happening in your life. Find what helps you feel good the most and be selfish and take the time for it each day!
Tracy xxx
Yayyyyyyy there you go Sara and girls, some great positives have come from this post. Connection is such a wonderful thing. I hope you find what group you are looking for but remember we are here for you online any time you need us. If there is that specific group you mentioned earlier and you are having trouble finding them, just contact BCNA office and they will be able to help.
Good luck hun. Sometimes we just have to ask the right question at the right time hey???
Lots of luv always, Mich xoxoxoxox
Try just laying and shutting out everything else and take the time for you. Some deep breaths first and then breathe normally and just concentrate on your breath. If your mind wanders it doesn't matter just come back to your breathing. Close your eyes and find the third eye (that is hard). I do a chant of SAT NAM (sart narm) SAT when you breathe in and NAM when you breathe out.
I have a long way to go in learning the calm my mind down etc. but it is a start and another point towards turning my life around.
Good luck hun and 4th Feb will be here before you know it. I am waiting to start an Encore program and that is February as well.
Lots of luv, Mich xoxoxoxoxo
