An Apple A Day

[KP the nut]

Yay, Meadowsweet. You are an inspiration to me. It is great as all of us here inspire one another.

((HUGS))

 

[Deaf Global Nomad]

Good for you, Meadowsweet!

You are doing great. The most impressive aspect of what you are doing, in my opinion, is that you are doing something for you. Even if you just do something for 5-10 minutes a day, it is your special time. There are lots of relaxing exercises that are good for you and do not require super-exercise-feats. Alternate as much as you can and you will feel better by balancing exercise and good food.

You're very impressive!

 

[Meadowsweet]

Slightly embarrassed at 'impressive', I'm really not (I'm just posting the good stuff). But its working to increase the good stuff, and hopefully in time, I can decrease the bad stuff.

Yesterday I did 30 minute exercise program. That was my good thing.

Just to add a funny story though - yesterday, I had some nice healthy soup at home. So while I was out, I went into a shop that I thought was a bakery, to get a nice bread roll to go with the soup. I stood there for a minute, confused that I couldn't see any bread. It turns out it was a snack shop. But by this time the lady was asking me what I wanted, so I got all flustered and ordered a chicken slice :whistling:

 

[Meadowsweet]

An hours exercise yesterday - I can feel my muscles:)

 

[Meadowsweet]

I went swimming and walking over the weekend.

 

[Meadowsweet]

Monday and Tuesday, I kept up my exercise plan. Yesterday easn't great, but I managed 10 minutes. So thats good.

 

[Meadowsweet]

I'm still keeping this up. Just trying not to bore everyone with a daily thing.

Its mostly exercise that I'm doing daily and physically I feel stronger for it. It keeps my hope alive too. But it doesn't seem to help with anxiety.

I guess its too early to tell. A week ago I read something that brought up hidden memories, so its been a bad week. My instinct is to hide in bed, or write it all out over and over again.

I have done some of that, but I've also made myself do exercise everyday. Maybe its the release of endorphins or energy, or just the feeling of tired muscles or breathing properly. But when my anxiety is high already, the feeling after exercise (not during) brings me close to panic.

I went for a walk today, which I'm proud of. I used to love walking in the countyside. At the moment, I'm pleased that I've pushed myself out. But I don't enjoy it, because I'm fearful all the way.