Sticking with conselling ut reduced frequency

[SB2015]

My plan to stop my counselling went by the board.
I questioned why I was trying to and realised that it was because I thought I ought to.

I have gone to once a month from fortnightly, and we are now focusing on strategies that I am practising each day when things aren’t going badly so that they are in place for when things get on top of me. These include a variety of strategies which in the modern time would be referred to as mindfulness. I know realise that they do what they say. Fill my mind to kick out the negative conversations I have with Deidre (my diabetes. Don’t laugh) about how ‘badly I am doing with my levels. These include

Slow breathing
Breathing slowly and counting in and then more when breathing out

Using the senses
As I sit, find 5 things you can see, can hear, can feel, can smell.
Then 4, then 3, then 2, then 1. Repeats allowed.

Positive advice from me to me
Find three cards that I like/ inspire me .
On each of these cards write the same 5 positive messages I would give myself.
Keep them in handbag, backpack, Pilates kit so they are there when things get on top of me as a reminder.

Hope this helps others

(Should I put this in the are you overwhelmed bit?)

 

[KARNAK]

Hi @SB2015 Seems like you are doing very well.🙂 As someone who has studied both Chinese and Japanese breathing techniques, it is very advantages to get this correct. Breath through your nose as deep as you can, hold for 5 seconds and release through your mouth, the main aim is to get the breath down into the stomach this will enhance your stomach muscles and give you more vital oxygen throughout your body. In Chinese this is referred to as Chi, in Japanese it is referred to as Ki. You will find your S/Zen senses will develop dramatically within time.

 

[SB2015]

Hi @SB2015 Seems like you are doing very well.🙂 As someone who has studied both Chinese and Japanese breathing techniques, it is very advantages to get this correct. Breath through your nose as deep as you can, hold for 5 seconds and release through your mouth, the main aim is to get the breath down into the stomach this will enhance your stomach muscles and give you more vital oxygen throughout your body. In Chinese this is referred to as Chi, in Japanese it is referred to as Ki. You will find your S/Zen senses will develop dramatically within time.

Thanks Karnak
Whilst I am not worried about what they are called, it is good to know that this is common practice elsewhere.
I shall let you know how I get on.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Good list @SB2015. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Great advice 🙂

 

[Flutterby]

Well done, glad you are finding some helpful strategies to use when needed.

 

[Grannylorraine]

I think you are taking a sensible approach, and well done on your coping strategies. I am the same with my antidepressants, I have now been weaned onto the lowest amount (under docs supervision), but decided I want to stay on that amount for just a little bit longer.

Pat yourself on the back for the progress you have made.

 

[silentsquirrel]

Thanks for posting, really helpful tips.

 

[Lisa66]

Thank you for sharing your experience and strategies, here and on your other thread...not always an easy thing to do.