Thanks for sharing. Resonates on many levels. A decade or so ago I had my son rush me to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. Was later enlightened that it was a panic attack and instructed to add yoga and meditation into my life. Game changer! Thankful for the helpful advice from the ER doctor. Now, similar to you, I’m a single woman trying to make a living off my land in Oregon. Hosting guests at my private sanctuary…guiding them to reset their minds, bodies and souls in various ways. Your perseverance is inspiring! Hope you don’t mind if I copy😉
Thanks for sharing. As someone who has suffered anxiety most of her life and debilitating panic attacks at times, it's incredibly hard work to help yourself during episodes, especially when you know there are other responsibilities that you need to tend to. it helps to build a toolbox and plan for when the volcano inside starts to pulse. So many people don't understand and can't comprehend what it's like and that sometimes you can't reason your way out of it.
It affects everyone differently and can even be triggered by random things sometimes. It's my own personal internal Braveheart battle most of the time. Breathing and self care certainly helps. It's worst for me when I'm on a manic high or overburdened for a significant period of time. And yes, for all of us, there's usually that one event you wish you could get back, that panic or anxiety took from you. 😔
Walks and quiet time in nature are how I reverse them to. My place starts fast to meet my rapid heartbeat and I slow my pace to calm my heart and racing thoughts, counting steps and breaths along the way. It could be 100 degrees or -1. 3pm or 3am. I might walk down the street or for an hour. It doesn't matter, I do it until it's over.
I laughed so hard when you said, “dodgy kabob!” But food poisoning is not funny at all! I’m so glad you survived it! Great episode - thanks for keeping us informed on what’s happening at Cold Antler Farm!
Good read. I do think panic attacks can have varying degrees of intensity, and what constitutes a panic attack to one person, may just be a blip to another. We have different threshholds for panic, like we have different definitions for trauma - a thing I've learned recently.
I like the suggestion question, "can you go even slower?" in your breathing? Gonna try it. Wishing you well this month. Get that coin!
Thanks for articulating this so well to the circumstances and talking yourself down. Boxed brownies as self care (mine was Doritos and sun drop back in the day). I can relate so much and it’s nice to feel like it’s not just me.
I learned not long ago about the alternate nostril breathing and hour beneficial it is to the nervous system for a lot of scientifically proven reasons. (If I can find the article I read on here about it I'll gladly share it with you). I've tried it several times when my mind if spinning and it has really helped.
Chocolate is a powerful grounding tool. We use it after big ceremonies to assist our feet back onto the ground and spirits back into the body.
Disassociation that comes from anxiety is wild and crazy. It’s like the spirit decides to just leave the body and then what’s left is everything bad and troubled. Instincts take over as the body panics but you’re aware of everything and all logic disappears. Just like you I usually call it a day when stuff like that happens. I try to focus on what is real and in front of me in that moment. Then I try to find ways to bring me back into my body, to let me know it’s safe to enter again. Animals and nature are always so helpful for that.
Thanks for sharing. Resonates on many levels. A decade or so ago I had my son rush me to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. Was later enlightened that it was a panic attack and instructed to add yoga and meditation into my life. Game changer! Thankful for the helpful advice from the ER doctor. Now, similar to you, I’m a single woman trying to make a living off my land in Oregon. Hosting guests at my private sanctuary…guiding them to reset their minds, bodies and souls in various ways. Your perseverance is inspiring! Hope you don’t mind if I copy😉
Go get ‘em tiger!
Thanks for sharing. As someone who has suffered anxiety most of her life and debilitating panic attacks at times, it's incredibly hard work to help yourself during episodes, especially when you know there are other responsibilities that you need to tend to. it helps to build a toolbox and plan for when the volcano inside starts to pulse. So many people don't understand and can't comprehend what it's like and that sometimes you can't reason your way out of it.
It affects everyone differently and can even be triggered by random things sometimes. It's my own personal internal Braveheart battle most of the time. Breathing and self care certainly helps. It's worst for me when I'm on a manic high or overburdened for a significant period of time. And yes, for all of us, there's usually that one event you wish you could get back, that panic or anxiety took from you. 😔
Walks and quiet time in nature are how I reverse them to. My place starts fast to meet my rapid heartbeat and I slow my pace to calm my heart and racing thoughts, counting steps and breaths along the way. It could be 100 degrees or -1. 3pm or 3am. I might walk down the street or for an hour. It doesn't matter, I do it until it's over.
Thanks darling, we’ll get through it!
I laughed so hard when you said, “dodgy kabob!” But food poisoning is not funny at all! I’m so glad you survived it! Great episode - thanks for keeping us informed on what’s happening at Cold Antler Farm!
What a superb line “Panic! At the disc harrow” is. *chef’s kiss*
I figured if one person laughed it was worth it ☺️
Success!
All your friends and readers are rooting hard for you.
Good read. I do think panic attacks can have varying degrees of intensity, and what constitutes a panic attack to one person, may just be a blip to another. We have different threshholds for panic, like we have different definitions for trauma - a thing I've learned recently.
I like the suggestion question, "can you go even slower?" in your breathing? Gonna try it. Wishing you well this month. Get that coin!
Thanks for articulating this so well to the circumstances and talking yourself down. Boxed brownies as self care (mine was Doritos and sun drop back in the day). I can relate so much and it’s nice to feel like it’s not just me.
Thank you for saying that 🖤
It is so good and so hard sometimes. Your words give me courage.
This is (as usual) so beautifully written.
I learned not long ago about the alternate nostril breathing and hour beneficial it is to the nervous system for a lot of scientifically proven reasons. (If I can find the article I read on here about it I'll gladly share it with you). I've tried it several times when my mind if spinning and it has really helped.
Hugs, thank you for being so raw and candid.
🖤🖤🖤🖤
Beautifully written.
Chocolate is a powerful grounding tool. We use it after big ceremonies to assist our feet back onto the ground and spirits back into the body.
Disassociation that comes from anxiety is wild and crazy. It’s like the spirit decides to just leave the body and then what’s left is everything bad and troubled. Instincts take over as the body panics but you’re aware of everything and all logic disappears. Just like you I usually call it a day when stuff like that happens. I try to focus on what is real and in front of me in that moment. Then I try to find ways to bring me back into my body, to let me know it’s safe to enter again. Animals and nature are always so helpful for that.