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16-04-2021 08:04 AM
16-04-2021 08:04 AM
Coping with anxiety
Having a tough time at the moment coping with "everyday" things. I try to get out and forget about my troubles, but even if I feel better psychologically, my body always lets me down. E.G. thought I would try tai chi. Love it, but it aggravated my arthritic shoulders and compression fracture in my lower back. Also loved connecting with the ladies after class over coffee. Persevered, but the pain became too severe, so I had to quit. I have a skin disease called bullous pemphigoid, which is aggravated by stress and anxiety. That has flared up again because I am struggling. Most of the illnesses I have had throughout my life have been exacerbated or caused by my crazy, mixed up thoughts. I am 71 and thought by now I would have all my s--t together.
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16-04-2021 03:04 PM
16-04-2021 03:04 PM
Re: Coping with anxiety
Sorry you cant continue to connect regularly in real life. @grandma49
Sounds like you are listening to your body. I find it hard to keep active too.
There are fiction and non fiction books about how the body keeps score. I doubt its about being together, but beacuase we are embodied beings.
The old the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak ...
Eg:
Cheers Apple
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17-04-2021 12:01 PM
17-04-2021 12:01 PM
Re: Coping with anxiety
@grandma49 I'm nearly 50 and I also thought I'd have it all sorted by now (or really, ANYTHING sorted). Unfortunately, it seems that every time I get better at dealing with the world, the world get's worse.
I hope you can find some bright spots to keep you going. Good luck.