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im back..... i think

im back..... i think

hi @Former-Member @Determined @Anony18 @soul @Faith-and-Hope

i was lil-caterpillar

im back... i think...

im treading very very lightliy at the moment

@Anony18 i also seen those pics you posted from your hike. they were beautiful and also the artworks too thank you for thinking of me

F&H - i also read on my depression thread as well. thank you for careing even though i left

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You are feeling stressed. This is your body's reaction. Can you listen to some music? @outlander

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Maybe @soul i can try
Im exhausted 😞

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No wonder @outlander. You've had a massive day. Rest.

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Im trying to @soul

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Try this @outlander

The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) Exercise

The 4-7-8 breathing exercise is utterly simple, takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Although you can do the exercise in any position, sit with your back straight while learning the exercise. Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth, and keep it there through the entire exercise. You will be exhaling through your mouth around your tongue; try pursing your lips slightly if this seems awkward.

Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
Hold your breath for a count of seven.
Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.
Note that with this breathing technique, you always inhale quietly through your nose and exhale audibly through your mouth. The tip of your tongue stays in position the whole time. Exhalation takes twice as long as inhalation. The absolute time you spend on each phase is not important; the ratio of 4:7:8 is important. If you have trouble holding your breath, speed the exercise up but keep to the ratio of 4:7:8 for the three phases. With practice you can slow it all down and get used to inhaling and exhaling more and more deeply.

This breathing exercise is a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system. Unlike tranquilizing drugs, which are often effective when you first take them but then lose their power over time, this exercise is subtle when you first try it, but gains in power with repetition and practice. Do it at least twice a day. You cannot do it too frequently. Do not do more than four breaths at one time for the first month of practice. Later, if you wish, you can extend it to eight breaths. If you feel a little lightheaded when you first breathe this way, do not be concerned; it will pass.

Once you develop this technique by practicing it every day, it will be a very useful tool that you will always have with you. Use it whenever anything upsetting happens – before you react. Use it whenever you are aware of internal tension or stress. Use it to help you fall asleep. This exercise cannot be recommended too highly. Everyone can benefit from it.

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Thank you @soul ❤

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I dont want to be sick anymore 😞

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Choose to be healthy. You are a clever girl. Make that your goal.

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Ive been trying to be healthy but my body says otherwise

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My gp now wants an ultrasound on my ovaries yay just waiting now
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