Relaxation

[Nicolette]

I have been wound up in a thousand knots over the past couple of weeks with stress from work. Overloaded, overworked and totally out of whack. Suffering back pain, headaches, dry retching about going to work and so on. My eyes were continually stinging and watering and I was scared that something was wrong as the pressure behind them was intense.

I don't think I have been the nicest person to be around but I have tried very hard to contain my stress.

Yesterday we had to go to the major supermarket in order to drop work off to a client and pick up the next lot. After finishing shopping, Anthony suggested I have a massage (which I had commented on when passing earlier in the morning before getting the groceries.

I chose a reflexology foot massage and, while I sat there with the chart in my hands, it was amazing how much pain I had when she massaged the areas that related to the eyes, brain and sciatic nerves.

I also chose to have a shoulder, neck massage and asked her to include my calves as they were killing me. My GP had said no more Osteo for awhile as I had to get my body back on track with core strength due to my back injury so I opted out of a back massage.

At times I was in agony while undergoing the massage and even the shoulders sent shooting pains down my arms. While walking out sore I felt "at peace".

Last night I slept a solid 10 hours, having no more than 5 broken hours over 2 weeks, and during the afternoon was able to solidly concentrate on my work without being distracted by forums or other things due to mind overload.

Firstly a big kiss to my husband to being so thoughtful and he noticed an amazing difference in me.

Secondly, I need to get back in control on my work so enjoy the peace while I try and keep my time limited on the forum until some balance is restored.:p

Geez.... I love my husband (who reckons he is taking me there every week based on the change). :inlove:

Hi ho, hi ho.... it's off to work I go. Have a good day/night everyone. :whistling:

 

[amethist]

You can also do your own simple reflexology on your hands in between Nicolette.

You can even use some really nice Aromatherapy oil in some basic hand cream, to add to the massage effect.

:tup:

 

[Nicolette]

Thanks Amethist. I do the hand ones myself and always seem to have the kidney spot hurt....... I just love my feet being massaged and get more relief from that - including stress!

 

[amethist]

I think I am going to book an appointment for some crystal therapy. :)

I have been meaning to do this for ages, now is the time to get off my own butt and "Just do it". :tup:

 

[Nicolette]

Yep.... I was umm..ing and argh..ing about a massage as didn't want to spend money but so worth it. I like crystal therapy but you know who doesn't believe in "that".

 

[amethist]

:roflmao: Maybe not Nicolette, but it is not the one who does not believe, who is having it done. ;)

 

[KP the nut]

Massage and reflexology sound great. I am far too embaressed to have anyone else touch me. It is an issue I am working on.

Enjoy.

 

[Mina]

Glad to hear it was so helpful, Nicolette :)

Amethist, is there a way I can view that diagram larger? I would really like to see what it says.

My new chiropractor has offered to do a crystal session with me, but I am hesitating. Perhaps someday. In the ultra-religious setting in which I was raised, things were so ingrained into me as "evil", but I've been thinking for myself now and made progress and done some energy work with her. It's good stuff.

 

[cherryblossom]

Amethist, is there a way I can view that diagram larger? I would really like to see what it says.

Hi - I too was curious exactly what the chart said that amethist posted, so went searching.

Amethist - I hope I'm not stepping on your toes posting this, but hopefully it'll be easier to read. I think it's the same chart you posted. If not feel free to delete.

Nicolette - perhaps you could send Anthony to night school to learn to be a masseur. Then you wouldn't have to go to the mall, and pay out money. And I'm sure a massage from your hubby would be a lot more intimate and fun ;)

Sadly, I'm with KP - I couldn't let anyone touch me, or even see me semi naked. The only parts of me ever exposed in public are my feet (flip-flops), my hands and forearms (occasionally upperarms, if a t-shirt has very short sleeves, but I generally don't buy them, or wear something else either underneath in winter, or over the top in summer), and my face, neck and décolletage. They are the only part of exposed flesh I will allow anyone to see. So enjoy your massages, they sound so relaxing. :sleep:

 

[KP the nut]

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Sadly, I'm with KP - I couldn't let anyone touch me, or even see me semi naked. The only parts of me ever exposed in public are my feet (flip-flops), my hands and forearms (occasionally upperarms, if a t-shirt has very short sleeves, but I generally don't buy them, or wear something else either underneath in winter, or over the top in summer), and my face, neck and décolletage. They are the only part of exposed flesh I will allow anyone to see. So enjoy your massages, they sound so relaxing. :sleep:

Same here, the only to see me totally naked is H and I don't know how he can look.

 

[amethist]

No problem at all CB. I came to look for a larger image or, increase the size of the one already here. Yours is the same one, just larger. :tup:

The charts all have the same information on them, the one I posted was the easiest to understand :rolleyes:, well at the right size it is anyway. :roflmao:

I can find the info of how to do your own hand massages for anyone who is interested. It is easy and can be very relaxing.

Amethist

 

[KP the nut]

I can find the info of how to do your own hand massages for anyone who is interested. It is easy and can be very relaxing.

Yes please, I'd love to try that on me. :D