Breathing is one of the best ways to rid yourself of anxiety. Deep breaths through your nose and slowing releasing the air from your mouth can help clear your mind. Do this too quickly and too often and you'll hyperventilate!
Life has indeed handed me not one or two lemons, but a dang basket full of them. I have been dealing with the sourness of what has been happening. I often have restless nights and talk in circles. The moments of clarity and peace are difficult to grasp. They slip through my fingers like water through a sieve.
I really don't want to go into great detail of what is happening. Family issues have kept me very busy. As a parent I have realized that your job doesn't end when they leave the nest. Tough love is one of the hardest things I have had to do in my life. I hope that it doesn't cause a wedge between me and those I love dearly. (taking a deep breath) Yes, breathing helps.
Focusing on what brings me joy and pleasure is one way that keeps me from going out of my mind. Please remember that life is short and one should always take time to stop and smell the roses. Or, if you are in my shoes, the scent of lemons.
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Is cathartic release a tautology?
Gather Broadcasting: Have it your way
This takes you in the front door, and this takes you in the back door. If you’ve been, don’t click again.
Been there also and I can tell you, it can get better.
Tough love works only when it isnt a punishment to either or both of you. If it isnt working maybe its time to look at other options that can make both of you happy. I truely wish you luck and hope things get better for you.
Hope things turn around for you soon. As the saying goes: "And this too shall end."
I say a lot of prayers. That's all that's left for me right now.
I've had many financial problems as of late. And, all I can do, is sit back and hope for the best. Just keep focused and know that things will turn around again.
Tough love is a heartbreaking experience. Rejection, disappointment, loss, and pain wreak havoc with our emotions and our health. Prayer and meditation help me cope.
Do try to count your blessings, Sarina. I know it isn't easy. I also know that if we don't experience fear, sadness, hurt and loss, we can never fully appreciate the blessings in our lives. Count on my prayers.
LOL, just kidding. Remember to keep breathing. You're right. Breathing helps. :-)
done that many times. I will always be here for you Sarina, you are a very strong
young woman. I know this because of all the trials you have made it through with
flying colors. Keep breathing, you now have your Mommy doing deep breathing it
really does help Sarina.
I love you,
Mommy