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 Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:43 am
Ok I'm going through some bad stress time. Long story short our wedding photographer is screwing us over BIG time. Hubby and I were married march 20th '05 and we still do not have an album, our photographer did a free sitting for our daughter's 1 month pictures (she's 7 months old today) that he is now saying was not free. I'm not going to go into more detail, if you want to read more the last two posts in my journal cover this subject. On top of the photographer issues both hubby and I are not feeling well (and neither of us want to get baby girl sick), I'm drinking echinacea tea and taking vitimins to boost my imune system (having hubby do the same).
Anyway onto the point. I need some ideas for relaxing, both mind and body. Thanks in advance all.
Update! My daughter cut her first teeth today! No wonder she's been as cranky clingy lately. We wouldn't have known if it hadn't been for a sick baby doctor appointment today. Anywho the stress level in the family has gone down quite a bit. Haven't been able to do what Kyoki's(i hope I spelled that right) advice due to my own body functions. Thank you for all your help everyone!
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:41 pm
Well, since this is the herbalis guild, I shall tell you what to do herbwise first. Drink a mixture of chamomille, and lemon balm tea. It will relax you...and possibly put you to sleep. But then you will feel better. I always recommend meditation. Also, some deep breathing exercises work too. Hope I helped.
Namaste.
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Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:46 am
Aya Azura Well, since this is the herbalis guild, I shall tell you what to do herbwise first. Drink a mixture of chamomille, and lemon balm tea. It will relax you...and possibly put you to sleep. But then you will feel better. I always recommend meditation. Also, some deep breathing exercises work too. Hope I helped. Namaste. That tea sounds very yummy. and deep breathing never crossed my mind, but it makes so much sence(sp?). Thank you!
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Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:09 pm
Sex?
Ok, it sounds so "What?!" but I'm serious. I mean, you're stressing already, and you have a kid, so find a babysitter for a long evening, or send little one to Grandma's house or something, and have a romantic night. Complete with flirting, and touching, and sex!
Sex releases chemicals in the body that relax and help you de-stress, but it also has the added benefit of releasing -emotional- toxins. It brings you into the now, and helps you be you, right this instant.
*nods* So sex.
Oh, and chamomile tea. ^_^ 'Cause that stuff is just nice.
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:44 am
Kyoki Marie Sex? Ok, it sounds so "What?!" but I'm serious. I mean, you're stressing already, and you have a kid, so find a babysitter for a long evening, or send little one to Grandma's house or something, and have a romantic night. Complete with flirting, and touching, and sex! Sex releases chemicals in the body that relax and help you de-stress, but it also has the added benefit of releasing -emotional- toxins. It brings you into the now, and helps you be you, right this instant. *nods* So sex. Oh, and chamomile tea. ^_^ 'Cause that stuff is just nice. *nods* My hubby keeps telling me sex is a cure-all xd *makes note to find babysitter* Ok so I'll just seduce(sp?) my hubdy. xd and have chamomile tea while I'm at it. whee
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 9:07 am
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:46 pm
^^ I'd offer to sit for you, but I'm in the wrong state, I think. XD
Hm. Everyone mentions meditation, but I've never been good at it. I wonder why?
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:37 pm
Kyoki Marie ^^ I'd offer to sit for you, but I'm in the wrong state, I think. XD Hm. Everyone mentions meditation, but I've never been good at it. I wonder why? Yeah, that's the problem with net-friend.... can't watch the kid for you. XD I use to be good at meditation.... now every time I try I fall asleep. XD speaking of the baby she just got up from a nap. xd must go entertain(sp?) her now.
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 7:17 pm
XD I'm working on getting a job sitting a lovely 8mo old angel named Madlyn. ^_^ I reeeeally want that job.
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:40 am
Kyoki Marie ^^ I'd offer to sit for you, but I'm in the wrong state, I think. XD Hm. Everyone mentions meditation, but I've never been good at it. I wonder why? maybe you haven't found a method that's good for you. i always thought i wouldn't do something like that, but it's a much simpler thing to do than i imagined. i like to just sit quietly and focus on something, a candle flame is a favourite of mine. or if i'm at work and on my break i watch the surface of my drink, i have peppermint tea from a flask, the inside of my flask cup is black so i just see light reflecting on the ripples of a dark surface, i find that very relaxing 3nodding
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:19 am
jellysundae maybe you haven't found a method that's good for you. i always thought i wouldn't do something like that, but it's a much simpler thing to do than i imagined. i like to just sit quietly and focus on something, a candle flame is a favourite of mine. or if i'm at work and on my break i watch the surface of my drink, i have peppermint tea from a flask, the inside of my flask cup is black so i just see light reflecting on the ripples of a dark surface, i find that very relaxing 3nodding Ooooh I love watching steam off of my tea. I can get so absorbed in that I forget I was going to drink it. xd I really appricate all the help everyone!
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:49 pm
Don't forget chai tea! *loves chai tea*
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:56 am
3nodding yep, watching steam is another good one, when i have a candle-lit bath i love watching the steam rising through the candle light 3nodding
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:18 pm
I can't make my mind "empty" or anything, usually... although I do have a "screensaver" mode. XD I get a lot of "Hey! Why are you staring at me!?" angry shouts in restaurants, and I'm like '*blink* What? Who're you?"
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:19 pm
If you are interested in herbal remedies for getting rid of stress make sure to read up on the plants for some can effect babies threw breast feeding.
Chamomile tea is very good, also take lots of long hot baths! Take a day off! Go get a massage or something! My sister just had a baby in March and when she gets stressed my mom babysits and she takes a day off! I hope everything goes for you in the future.
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