Monthly Archives: November 2019

Earlier this year when I was in hospital I was in the habit of writing at the end of each day three things I did and three things I was grateful for. When I returned home the habit stopped. I need to start it again. Noting what I did each day and recording the thingsContinue reading “Gratitude”

I wrote this a week ago but I thought I’d still share it. A week after writing this post I feel like I’m making baby steps forward in terms of how I manage my anxiety. At times I’m as fragile as glass other times I feel “normal”. The goal remains the same I want toContinue reading “Anxiety”

I have always loved reading. As a youngster, I loved being read to before bed. I also loved reading under the bedcovers with a torch when the light was switched off. I thought my parents were ignorant of my nighttime reading. I bet they knew what was happening when they saw me bleary-eyed in theContinue reading “Reading”

Sewing is an anxiety killer for me. It’s a diversionary activity which allows me to focus on something other than my worries. I have been making quilts for a number of years now but I still consider myself a novice. The patterns I follow are either my own or someone else’s. This episode of depressionContinue reading “Sewing Therapy”

Watching comedy shows have meant I have another diversion that takes my mind off my busy thoughts and away from the low moods. Dave and I watch comedy most nights. My favourite comedians at the moment are Bill Bailey who is an exceptional musician. Dylan Moran who stars with Bill Bailey in Black Books, Irish/AustralianContinue reading “Laughter Therapy”

I went for a walk this morning for the second time in about two months. I was anxious and the chattering monkeys inside my head would not be silenced. My goal was to walk to the bus stop. I managed 30 minutes going at a snail’s pace. My plan is to walk every morning noContinue reading “Chattering Monkeys”

Diversional therapy is an activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns. In my case, I am trying to divert my feelings of depression and anxiety. I have a few things I do to help distract myself from those difficult feelings. I have been doing a lot of sewing lately specifically quilting. IContinue reading “Diversional Therapy”

I am struggling with anxiety this morning but here I am once again at the keyboard. More often than not I don’t know what I’m going to write and today’s no exception. For unknown reasons I thought of World Heritage as I was driving home with the number two grandson in the car. This topicContinue reading “World Heritage”

Today when I was sewing I started to become anxious and made mistakes. I took a break for lunch and had a lie-down and listened to some relaxation music. When I started sewing again I decided to continue with the relaxation music. I searched through my Spotify account and found some music by a BritishContinue reading “Relaxation Music”

I’m tired, so very tired. Most mornings I am up either just before sunrise or just after. I don’t want to be up that early. I want to sleep in. I have a sleeping disorder I inherited from my father it’s called sleep apnea. Good old Dad passed on sleep apnea, depression, and bunions. ProbablyContinue reading “Sleep”