Me: it’s a right mess.
James : not really.
Just wanted to let you’ll into a secret...hope it may help anyone struggling with their anxiety right now. Just before Corona hit I was suffering with really bad anxiety and panic attacks. I had a panic attack in my sleep and then had another at work in Grimsby where staff called an ambulance out. I thought I was having a stroke. It really freaked me out but weirdly has prepared me for the challenges we are all now facing around panic and anxiety and it’s effects on the body.
To try and get on top of how my mind was causing my body and brain Chems to trip out. I practiced mediation and yoga almost everyday, learning to calm down my nervous system through breathing and controlling my thoughts. This worked so much better than meds for me but it’s a practice I’ve been working on for the last 10 years (I’m not good at routine). You can easily get a good practice in a few months if you do it everyday.
Anyhow, when Corona hit I was worried about spiralling back. All the coping strategies are working. Being outside getting my hands in the soils, collecting wood for the fire on @invisible_jim allotment has been the best way to escape and ground myself. I don’t know if this will help anyone, if you feel you are struggling and it’s too much you are not alone. Message me, I’m here to listen if you can’t talk to anyone else and you need to stay strong for your family, kids and friend. Please just message 🙏
