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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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TimeSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
great ideas sis @outlander xoxo
I love having green tea or camomile tea xx
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
thank you @Time, my mr shaz is playing some loud muscis now xxx
How are you tonight @Time, and @outlanderxx
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SoSadSenior Contributor
I have a hot shower. Text a friend or family member. Take my dog for a walk. Sit outside in the sun.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
they are good ones @SoSad, I love having epsom salts soak xx
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Some breathing & a mindfulness meditation usually helps me when feeling overwhelmed.
It's not always possible to do that at the time (when I most need it).
Ideally, talking to someone (eg a support phone line) often helps the most.
Adge
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hi everyone ..... 👋
When I am feeling overwhelmed I take some sort of self-care time out. I am loving the suggestions coming in ....,
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Recently I have been doing more walking now that we have moved to a more walking friendly area. Also good with our new living arrangement with mum.and dad inlaw so close I can just walk out lock the door behind me and knowing the little people are safe and supervised.
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I like to cry when I am overwhelmed, after that I look up funnies, sometimes adding to my collection which I send to cheer up others, sometimes a YouTube comedian.
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