state of mind....

[alegna]

I was in a great, peaceful state of mind. Ready for labor, birth, etc. House not done, but hey, either it will get done or not.

Now something has thrown it off (something specific- I know what it is, but would rather not go into details... )

So- any grand tips on getting my peace and serenity back?

sigh. I miss it. Feeling all wound up and icky now.

-Angela

[NatureMama3]

do you have some music that is particularly calming? can you rest in the bath with that blaring?

I hate when something like that happens.

[cj'smommy]

I was going to suggest a nice bath, candles, peaceful music etc. Or how about a nice walk? I know I enjoy a nice walk somewhere peaceful...like the Forest Preserve or a nature center...helps me a lot.

I hope you get your peace and serenity back soon.

[chirp]

i would just say to myself...you know what...damn this horrible situation that's my crazy brain is trying to run away with!! there are more parts of me than just my brain and those parts want peace and serenity.

so peace and serenity now, dammit!

it might work!!

[alegna]

Music is a good idea... Don't know why I didn't think of that

A walk someplace soothing would be nice... would have worked a couple of days ago, but the cool front is gone now... Back up to 85 tomorrow. Though I may try to swim- that helped last week.

And if all else fails, I'm all for forcing it! Thanks chirp...

thanks for the ideas... hopefully something helps. Poor dh, I'm not going to be very much fun tonight...

-Angela

[Molck]

If you can't get out for a walk, a shower with some good-smelling oils and rhythmic breathing (try holding a straw between your lips and exhaling through the straw) can go a long way.

Or find some good music and dance! Angry/energetic dancing or slow swaying... go with whatever your body/mind needs now.

I hope this passes and you get your peace of mind back soon.

[amyaebi]

Do you have a favorite movie? A book? Especially something humorous. I think having a good laugh is a way of pushing yucky thoughts out of my mind.

Amy

[NatureMama3]

Originally Posted by amyaebi

Do you have a favorite movie? A book? Especially something humorous. I think having a good laugh is a way of pushing yucky thoughts out of my mind.

Amy

that too!

DH and I have been partaking in an inordinate amount of Weird Al videos, Naked Gun/Hot Shots/Airplane/etc movies and such lately. We just need brainless yuckyucks. (on the laptop in bed)

[LittleRockstar]

I cuss profusely and make up some pretty awful stuff about whatever is bothering me. Then I let it go. I call it practicing apathy. It satisifies my mean streak and let's me move on. And it only takes a minute.

Then I either distract my brain with brainteasers or various puzzles and/or watch a favorite movie.

Music is always good too.

[Shanana]

I had something upsetting happen last night with my mother, and it was still really bugging me today. I felt so much negative energy and was a little freaked when my water broke, because I really didn't want to go into labor with that going on.

Anyway, what helped me was to focus on my family ... me, dh, my dd and this little baby that's coming (anytime now! *impatiently drums fingers*). To look forward to the future instead of to the past (which is where this particular issue is for me, more or less). A friend also suggested lighting a candle, letting it stand for the problem, and then blowing it out. I also found holding a bottle of lavender oil under my nose and breathing it deeply really helped to make me feel more centered.

Also, there's nothing like a few contractions to get your mind off other things .

Good luck .

[Galatea]

I feel you. I let myself get embroiled in a circ debate on a board full of people with circumcised sons. It is threatening to take my serenity b/c I keep checking the new posts. Argh!! Anyhoo, I have to try to just literally talk it out, out loud, and force myself to do something soothing (clean, read.) I hope you can get your mojo back.

[blizzard_babe]

I don't know. I was in the same space ("I may not be ready, but I'm as ready as I'll ever be, so let things happen as they may"), and as of this morning have totally lost it.

[HerthElde]

Originally Posted by alegna

Poor dh, I'm not going to be very much fun tonight...

-Angela

Hope you're feeling better by now, but if not, being fun with my dh often helps my state of mind

Hugs.

[alegna]

Oh I'd LOVE to have some of that kind of fun... unfortunately I have a 3.5yr old who I SWEAR is out to thwart anything of the sort.... : the kid won't even nap if he's home (or if he's COMING home... how she knows I have no idea...)

-Angela

[cj'smommy]

Originally Posted by alegna

Oh I'd LOVE to have some of that kind of fun... unfortunately I have a 3.5yr old who I SWEAR is out to thwart anything of the sort.... : the kid won't even nap if he's home (or if he's COMING home... how she knows I have no idea...)

-Angela

Somehow they do know. We swear our 2.5 year old was plotting against us for months before I got pregnant. He had impecable timing and he doesn't even sleep in our room.

[alegna]

Originally Posted by cj'smommy

Somehow they do know. We swear our 2.5 year old was plotting against us for months before I got pregnant. He had impecable timing and he doesn't even sleep in our room.

I think it's self preservation and the earliest form of sibling rivalry...


-Angela

[cj'smommy]

Originally Posted by alegna

I think it's self preservation and the earliest form of sibling rivalry...


-Angela

Oh yeah, and when it's starting that early you know it's gonna be trouble!!

Hope you're feeling better

[HerthElde]

Originally Posted by alegna

I think it's self preservation and the earliest form of sibling rivalry...


-Angela

[theatermom]

Hope that you're feeling better now...

[kalisage]

I hope you're feeling peaceful and content today