Tag Archives: anxiety

Emergency Self-Care

Posted on January 17, 2018 by anyushka

1.focus on your breath   2. praying, or just reading the daily scripture texts (for example here). 3. contact friends. 4. all the friends. just talking will help. being listened to. being cared about. them accepting the fact that you’re … Continue reading →

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Peace…

Posted on October 15, 2017 by anyushka

I’ve been having increasing levels of anxiety these last few weeks, with the by now usual level of horrid news every day, plus the news of my niece’s cancer diagnosis and the connected family troubles, and this week the Weinstein … Continue reading →

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Not A Joke.

Posted on November 14, 2016 by anyushka

Trigger warning: mention of child abuse A few words about Trump and the way he treats women. Honestly, I’d rather talk this out with someone, but there isn’t anyone just now. I’ve been needing to talk for quite a few … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on November 11, 2016 by anyushka
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Accepting the Painful Ordinary

Posted on March 6, 2016 by anyushka

This is a bit of a “Drop the Thought” post. This is me living Saturday night that leads to Sunday night that leads to going to work Monday morning. Most weeks a rising curve of anxiety. So, soothing self-talk starts: it’ll … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Commentary

Posted on October 26, 2015 by anyushka

I’m glad. Here’s a moment, just now, that I enjoy, and cuddle into, and feel comfortable with. Listening to a bit of music, big lights off, sitting on my bed, in a quiet house, a quiet neighbourhood. Nights are lovely. … Continue reading →

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Let Yourself Heal

Posted on October 18, 2015 by anyushka

Another wonderful creation from Motivating Giraffe. Read her words too…

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Autumnal Mindfulness – Day 1…

Posted on October 4, 2015 by anyushka

Autumn mist is hanging low over the city. I love the feel of the season settling in, that it’s noticeable even here, so far from fields and forests… I’m not liking the decreasing amount of light in each day very … Continue reading →

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When Such As I

Posted on September 17, 2015 by anyushka

… When such as I cast out remorse So great a sweetness flows into the breast We must laugh and we must sing, We are blest by everything, Everything we look upon is blest. … W.B. Yeats (from “A Dialogue … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Life!

Posted on September 16, 2015 by anyushka

I find at the moment that the most destructive state of being is disappointment. The tendency to linger over this. The not-knowing-how-to-shake-it-off, how to leave it behind and move on with life. And of course, there is a “should” in … Continue reading →

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