Monday Morning Musings Day Eight of the Homebound Saga
Posted By Kathleen David on March 23, 2020
Or the Remember to Breath edition.
One thing I have been finding myself doing is holding my breath which is not good for my body. I have to remind myself to breath and also taking the time to do some breathing exercises I was taught years ago to deal with stress.
The one I do the most is 10 slow breathes in through the nose then slow exhale from the mouth. Best done standing straight or sitting straight up. Just pay attention to breathing for those 10 breaths and just be in the moment.
Finding ways to exercise is not impossible but a bit of a challenge. Going to the gym would give me a place to just exercise without the distractions of the house and pets and people. It was my time for me.
I am one of those individuals who need some alone time to recharge. Time by myself is something that helps me sort out a lot of things and deal with problems and issues that seem overwhelming. I am having a harder time finding those windows because there are three of us and we are practically on top of each other. I usually get a little time in the morning depending on when Caroline gets up. Right now it seems if I want that time then it has to be after everyone goes to sleep and I usually go to sleep before Peter or at the same time as Peter.
Today I have several things on my list that are household things that need to be done. Including finishing restoring the living room from the chaos that happened on Saturday.
I can feel myself feeling that feeling in the pit of my stomach that was usually the sign that I was diving into a depressive episode. And it is not wrong to feel that. Right now, things are anxious and scary. If I was feeling on top of the world and totally happy, I would be worried about me. I try to control what I can and let go of that I cannot. It’s hard to do but it is what is keeping me sane.
So stay safe and remember to breath.
I am grateful for that which I do have control over.
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