tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post61064332370736892..comments2023-10-08T22:15:45.041+11:00Comments on Life & Other Crises: Managing Anxiety, Part One: ForceKerri Sackvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404421856986720832noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-65848917793629670472013-04-03T23:17:36.367+11:002013-04-03T23:17:36.367+11:00Loud music and mad dancing. At the moment I play P...Loud music and mad dancing. At the moment I play Petula Clark singing Downtown. You can't be anxious when you hear that tune. Also going out into nature helps too, like a bush walk. And writing. I<br />SlapdashMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395454257023289058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-3743021225228989112013-03-28T07:25:33.682+11:002013-03-28T07:25:33.682+11:00Best Beautiful Cars, Latest Hot Vehicles, Strange ...Best Beautiful Cars, Latest Hot Vehicles, Strange Cars, Super Cars Model, Funny Cars, Car Latest Models, Cars with Girls, Cars like helicopter and Most Speed and Expensive Cars<br /><br /><a href="http://worldlatestvehicles.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">WorldLatestVehicles.com</a>muhammad ibraheemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-70282633000701316102013-03-27T10:26:40.480+11:002013-03-27T10:26:40.480+11:00Music is a definite for me! I love to blare it lou...Music is a definite for me! I love to blare it loud and sing along :)<br />Also, an episode of Seinfeld always seems to calm me too - I love that show.samstone76noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-14679721900343124972013-03-25T09:12:41.809+11:002013-03-25T09:12:41.809+11:00Casey I am SO glad I can help a bit. With love fro...Casey I am SO glad I can help a bit. With love from one GAD sufferer to another xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-43046667147695449202013-03-25T09:12:19.646+11:002013-03-25T09:12:19.646+11:00YES! I completely relate to that.YES! I completely relate to that.Kerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-29142036702214476682013-03-25T08:28:54.625+11:002013-03-25T08:28:54.625+11:00Seriously Kerry! You Rock! That is all... Well... ...Seriously Kerry! You Rock! That is all... Well... That is never ALL. Living with and managing GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) can be a friggin nightmare. Thanks to people such as yourself I now feel so much more in control. Not because of the advice necessarily but because of your sharing. You do not encourage wallowing but instead empower. Thank you.Casey Dawsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-26345188984443981872013-03-24T18:16:17.088+11:002013-03-24T18:16:17.088+11:00i have to shut down the mental 'worry list'...i have to shut down the mental 'worry list' and choose THE ONE THING i absolutely have to achieve that day … if i choose more than one i will unhappily vacillate between the two and achieve NOTHING! and if by some happy accident i manage to achieve more than one thing that day … i am an overachiever. looking forward to more dazzling ideas. xtTracey Leehttp://twitter.com/traceyb65noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-11548299347710642982013-03-19T21:54:15.640+11:002013-03-19T21:54:15.640+11:00Thank you - I look forward to reading it! Thank you - I look forward to reading it! Helen Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-89606800700195286442013-03-19T21:11:22.448+11:002013-03-19T21:11:22.448+11:00ABSOLUTELY. It's so important to take time out...ABSOLUTELY. It's so important to take time out and do nice things for yourself. I'm going to write about that next!!!Kerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-3618773151496925522013-03-19T19:59:01.406+11:002013-03-19T19:59:01.406+11:00I also struggle with stress / anxiety - a lot - an...I also struggle with stress / anxiety - a lot - and in some ways (much as I love them) it has worsened with kids. I find that I become overwhelmed quite easily when I cannot think through the logical next steps and priorities (and my sanctuary of home isn't often that anymore, as either I am being constantly interrupted by one or both kids, or distracted by the destruction and mess that they have created while I've been working). What works for me is to carve out time just to think through things - but not do things - either by myself or in the company of friends or husband. Having a day to myself now is helping (now that the kids are both at school and I have one non work day) however I have to resist the urge to fill up that time - there are so many things I think I need to or want to do (particularly to address the mother guilt of not being there as much as other mums), but I have to remember that I can't do everything, as something always falls apart as a result.Helen Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-14916870375198584072013-03-19T17:52:28.437+11:002013-03-19T17:52:28.437+11:00Oh you're welcome! I feel very passionate abou...Oh you're welcome! I feel very passionate about sharing for others going through similar experiences. When I have been very anxious it's often stories of other people that help the most - and I didn't even add that to my list! Your book helped me too, so I'm thanking YOU! :) xxxxMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-26107455399399759052013-03-19T15:00:24.616+11:002013-03-19T15:00:24.616+11:00Oh yeah.....music keeps me going. Always have it o...Oh yeah.....music keeps me going. Always have it on at work and home. I found picking up my guitar (which I haven't done for a while) and having a bit of a thrash has been helping.....helps to live in the bush without neighbours nearby LOL<br />I am fine if I do have deadlines but have missed a few over the past weeks. I tried writing a list of stuff I have to do so when I feel weird, I can just jump into a project.....thing is the list started getting too big and then THAT sent me off too....ripped that up.<br />I have been concentrating on my photography - sorting, naming and printing and framing some for the wall and friends.<br />Working on the property and going bush helps but the rain over the past few months have hindered that pursuit.<br />Thanks for your blog Kerri xbushboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-4206368206850087752013-03-19T14:40:47.341+11:002013-03-19T14:40:47.341+11:00YES. That's exactly right. Others might find i...YES. That's exactly right. Others might find it playing the piano, or jogging or whatever. Thank you so much. Really hit the nail on the head. xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-15479491902997216182013-03-19T14:40:07.125+11:002013-03-19T14:40:07.125+11:00PERFECT. This is like a guest post, and a brillian...PERFECT. This is like a guest post, and a brilliant one. THANK YOU xxxxKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-971478202215911922013-03-19T14:39:17.755+11:002013-03-19T14:39:17.755+11:00I would LOVE to know how you pull that off. And ye...I would LOVE to know how you pull that off. And yes, anxiety is SO debilitating. But it can be managed. I promise. Love to you xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-70633052472031266012013-03-19T14:38:43.587+11:002013-03-19T14:38:43.587+11:00Thanks Deb. Panic attacks are HORRIBLE. Will talk ...Thanks Deb. Panic attacks are HORRIBLE. Will talk about them soon. Love to you hon xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-71114042699122780282013-03-19T14:38:19.511+11:002013-03-19T14:38:19.511+11:00I think it's exactly right. I also think your ...I think it's exactly right. I also think your baby is going to be 100% perfection. xxxxxKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-50437339983534113282013-03-19T14:37:56.141+11:002013-03-19T14:37:56.141+11:00NOTHING wrong with 90's rap, my friend. I do a...NOTHING wrong with 90's rap, my friend. I do a little of that myself. xxxxxxxxKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-77667565383616467762013-03-19T14:37:28.848+11:002013-03-19T14:37:28.848+11:00It's SO good to push through those things that...It's SO good to push through those things that may give you panic attacks. Avoiding them makes it worse in the long term. But maybe you could find activities that make you feel better for a brief period? TV? A book? A craft? Speaking to a friend? Writing? Listening to music? Doing crosswords? KEEP SEARCHING. And I'm sending love. xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-3031262994985982102013-03-19T14:34:09.164+11:002013-03-19T14:34:09.164+11:00You are SO welcome and thanks for your comment Jod...You are SO welcome and thanks for your comment Jodie. Sounds like you did exactly what was right for you. Sending love.Kerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-47962251479610912532013-03-19T14:05:12.782+11:002013-03-19T14:05:12.782+11:00I think what your are describing is really 'fi...I think what your are describing is really 'finding your flow' - because you are absorbed in something you enjoy or know that you are good at, it blocks out everything else, including the anxiety. Its funny because a lot of people would be anxious about speaking on radio but you get your head together and into your flow because you're obviously good at it and like doing it. I used to present the local TV news on the Gold Coast and there were times when I was in the midst of an IVF cycle and obviously very anxious (more than normal) - but a switch would go on and I'd read the news live because I had to. Looking forward to pat two.Kathy www.yinyangmother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-51783750108473255672013-03-19T14:00:20.572+11:002013-03-19T14:00:20.572+11:00I, too, experience anxiety. Have been for a few ye...I, too, experience anxiety. Have been for a few years now. In fact around 8 months ago I emailed you to thank you for writing your book, and I was feeling anxious that day and you were brilliant with your reassurance. Thank you :)<br /> <br /> <br />I have a physical toolbox and whenever I find something that helps with my anxiety it goes in the toolbox. They're my tools to combat anxiety!<br />I wrote about it here if anyone is interested: http://thebeautywithinit.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/my-100th-post-my-red-toolbox-and-coming.html <br /> <br />So my list is a long one:<br /> <br />1. Watching the news or reading the paper. Anxiety HATES perspective so getting out of my head always helps.<br /> <br />2. Spending time with a close friend or family - someone I feel really safe and reassured by and IN a place I feel safe and reassured (home, friends house, even a familiar cafe, or cinema).<br /> <br />3. Watching talks on TED.com. O.M.G. There is NOTHING like watching Brene Brown on TED.com when you're feeling anxious. She's inspirational, especially for us worriers.<br /> <br />4. Gratitude jar. Get a big jar. Fill it with little notes of what you’re grateful for. Reading them when you feel anxious is reassuring.<br /> <br />5. Go for a drive just for the fun of it. Put some uplifting music on and drive somewhere pretty. It breaks up the time - and it's manageable even if you're anxious.<br /> <br />6. Avoid coffee / sugar / preservatives. Stick with raw or whole foods. I find I lose my appetite so home juiced vege /fruit juice is really good if I can't eat. Whole foods / raw foods go down easier.<br /> <br />7. Also carbs are SUPER important for serotonin production (happy hormones) so CARBO LOAD!<br /> <br />8. When all else fails I remind myself over and over and over "this will pass, this always passes, and it will pass this time". Repeat.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-37517877015742736572013-03-19T13:23:13.261+11:002013-03-19T13:23:13.261+11:00I am new to the anxiety biz - boy, oh, boy isn'...I am new to the anxiety biz - boy, oh, boy isn't it debilitating. So far, spin classes, music and deadlines are {mostly} working... although not all at the same time. Hmm.. maybe I could try that?Bec | Mumma Tellshttp://twitter.com/mummatellsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-15636776175572242962013-03-19T13:00:14.095+11:002013-03-19T13:00:14.095+11:00Thankyou so much for your book and this post.I thi...Thankyou so much for your book and this post.I think it is really beautiful that you want to help as many people as you can.<br />The thing that I cant accept with my panic attacks and anxiety is the total loss of control that I feel when I have them.I don't understand how I never went through these before and now in the last few years they overpower me.Makes me feel so helpless and weak and disappointed in myself.<br />Look forward to more of your helpful words in part two.<br />Much appreciated.xxDebyl1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-87512970676198636212013-03-19T12:46:59.867+11:002013-03-19T12:46:59.867+11:00Amen sister. I am hugely anxious about the impendi...Amen sister. I am hugely anxious about the impending birth of this baby of mine (am utterly convinced that something is going to go terribly wrong) and the only only way I am coping is by keeping so busy that my mind simply has no time to go there. I have no idea if this is the 'right' or wrong way to deal with things ... but it's working for me right now!Kelly Exeterhttp://www.kellyexeter.com.au/noreply@blogger.com