You're always so calm when you write -- I'm a little surprised that you suffer any anxiety at all. Have you had more caffeine or sugar than usual?
03 May 23 by member: JustBananas
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Thanks JB! I guess my anxiety hides in the back of my brain, not the front lol. I do have a caffeine addiction I’m trying to quit. I think I may also be triggered by my bio family’s issues lately.
04 May 23 by member: cindylynnwho
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Can’t believe I wasn’t invited to be a bridesmaid…..
04 May 23 by member: Daddy Manatee
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ROFL daddy manatee, any way I picked the bridesmaids, I knew someone was gonna be pissed! 😉😃😂
04 May 23 by member: cindylynnwho
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I understand, but it still hurts😉
Glad to hear the plans are coming together. A good friend of my wife is getting married end of June and she asked me to MC her wedding reception. Any tips on how to do that?! Absolutely no idea what I will be doing.
04 May 23 by member: Daddy Manatee
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Glad things are coming together for you! 💜💜
04 May 23 by member: Diana 1234
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Daddy manatee hm that’s a good question. I wasn’t planning on having an MC. I am going for simple and affordable. You could sign on to one of the popular wedding forums… vent about not being my bridesmaid and ask about how to MC 😉😂 the ones I use are Zola.com theknot.com and WeddingWire.com
04 May 23 by member: cindylynnwho
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04 May 23 by member: cindylynnwho
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Have you tried breathing techniques for anxiety and stress reduction? They have been huge for me. Andrew Huberman of Huberman Lab has a great podcast and there is an episode focused strictly on breathing. Here’s the clip of the anxiety and stress relief breath techniques
https://youtu.be/kSZKIupBUuc
Here is the entire episode. There are techniques for pretty much every situation including post workout muscle recovery
https://youtu.be/x4m_PdFbu-s
04 May 23 by member: ReverseCosmosis
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Thank you cheesegobbler! Yes planning a wedding has improved my mood but increased my anxiety because there’s always too much to do. I am feeling a lot better today though
04 May 23 by member: cindylynnwho
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Thank you reverse cosmosis! I actually have worked as a therapist so I have taught breathing techniques to many. I typically do them on my drive home from work but sometimes I work at home and slack off on breathing exercises. I can’t click the links you sent on my app but will try later on the desktop. Sounds like this huberman guy knows some techniques I don’t so I appreciate your sharing!
04 May 23 by member: cindylynnwho
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I am so sorry to hear about the anxiety Cindylynn. The things I've done for anxiety over the years (had a nervous breakdown in 2009) are: 1. going to bed for anxiety attacks, and letting my body process the chemicals, and expose the thoughts as it goes. crying and sleeping are two amazing good quality cures for anxiety issues. 2. b complex vitamins, c avoiding sugar (not carbs in this context, just sugar), d. talk therapy. Of all of them, lying in bed, feeling my feelings, earthing the electric shock of it all, and crying out the chemicals has been the most effective. :)
04 May 23 by member: Bubbles McBubble
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sorry, I changed from numbers to letters in my list. erp.
04 May 23 by member: Bubbles McBubble
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Thank you bubbles! Appreciate your thoughts
04 May 23 by member: cindylynnwho
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I’m sorry about your anxiety. It can be debilitating. Hope you are in a better place soon.
04 May 23 by member: 60s Mom
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Thanks 60s mom! I am feeling better already
04 May 23 by member: cindylynnwho
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I'm happy you're enjoying the wedding planning! hopefully some exercise helps with the anxiety, I can sympathize. Have a good weekend ❤️
05 May 23 by member: Asarver
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Asarver thank you my friend! 💜 and yes exercise definitely helps
05 May 23 by member: cindylynnwho
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