... from a recovering toxic relationship addict & Adrenal
Fatigue survivor … 

If you're in a toxic relationship, your body is working in overdrive to produce the endorphins you need to combat the stress chemicals your body is producing.  All of the extra work puts a huge strain on your adrenal glands and can put you over the edge and straight into Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome or worse Adrenal Failure.  This guide is a must read – DON”T WAIT - read this NOW.
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I have dealt with fatigue for years and no doctor's visit or vitamin product has helped.  I think I'm finally going to turn a corner by working through the steps in your book

-Darlene Hull, WAHM, Founder, Mom-Defrazzler.com

I've gone over your e-Guide. Great info! I could really hear your voice in it -- & your voice, in your writing as well as speaking, is infectious...a great trait for helping others.

- Linda Alexander, Author
www.lindajalexander.net

"If you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, read Adrenal Fatigue Be Gone. It's a deceptively simple programme that will have you feeling in control of your life with a minimum of fuss. Better yet, you'll never have to go back to feeling flat and exhausted again!"

- Jennifer Clare, Author The No Sweat Guide to Fitness

I'm blown away!  This is a tremendous piece of work (and us men can benefit from the info too!).  
-Craig, San Diego, CA

(Absolutely! Share the guide with your spouse and your kids. Be my guest! -Viveca)

In reading it, I also thought about the adrenal  exhaustion that occurs with Post Traumatic Stress, the holding of a trauma in one's cellular memory because it is too much to deal with after the incident.

Great job! Big love,
- Margaret Wolff, Author,
 In Sweet Company

Hey Mom – is anxiety making you feel tired all the time?
3 Ways to Journal IT Away – Today

The IT is anxiety. My little friend and antidote to a good night’s sleep and fun filled days. IT interrupts my day and wakes me up at night with its insatiable “To Do” list of miscellaneous concerns, fears, shoulds and potential crises. 

You forgot to call the vet,  need to re-order his migraine prescription, Dad’s birthday is coming up - where is that birthday card?, defrost the chicken, finish the press release, why hasn’t Richard e-mailed me the pictures?, is there enough money in my account for that check? Savannah’s concert is when?, What is that horrible smell?, Velvet needs her rabies shot, clean the house, I still need a gift for Mom, pick up the photos, we’re out of milk, I still haven’t called Roxanne back, shouldn’t have to  weed –but the yard looks like crap – I’m a renter not an owner,  I still need to renew my passport – Scott needs new shoes. Today, after school? 

Anxiety is random. Miscellaneous. Mundane. Merciless.

”Generalized Anxiety Disorder,” a.k.a incessant worry about everyday everythings, affects four million Americans. This is about 2.8% of the population. And, guess what?! Women are twice as likely to be afflicted by anxiety than men and most of those women are … moms. Yep, moms and me.  

Anxiety symptoms include feeling tired all the time, insomnia (love that combination!), headaches, poor concentration, fear, pessimism, feeling of overwhelm, frequent need to pee and constipation. IT make sex a chore, puts butterflies in our stomachs and makes us cranky with the kids. Bleh. 
 

Natural Anti-Anxiety Drug -- Journal Technique:  Dump It Here

One way I get IT out is to journal IT down. And down and down and down. These days, most days, I journal 3 pages of IT. I do this in the morning with a little cup of coffee after taking care of them and before beginning the rest of my day. Started a couple weeks ago and … the more I wrote IT down the less of IT there is! 

I feel calmer, I sleep better. Been over a week since IT woke me up in the middle of the night. And instead of 3 pages of IT I find myself writing a page or just half a page. The remaining pages (and I always write 3) are turning into gratitude lists or story ideas and vacation plans, everything but IT.  

Journal Technique:  The Unsent Letter & Unsent E-mail

Another awesome journal technique is the “Unsent Letter.” Many of mine were disguised as Dear John – you smuck you - letters. Most were never sent. Thankfully. I know that because I come across them here and there. Unsent letters hide out in unpacked boxes. You’ll see.

The Unsent E-mail is trickier. Really, it is too much of a temptation not to push the SEND button. Until they create a retrieve option I highly recommend you shy away from this high tech “Unsent Letter!” 

The point of this journaling technique is to provide a safe, private space to vent and vent and vent. And vent somemore. Other symptoms of anxiety are inappropriate feelings of shame and emotionally shutting down,  

Mom, you have to stop retreating and start expressing. This is a safe way for you begin. Get all your hurt, anger, resentment, pettiness, ridiculousness, victimness OUT and down. Use different color pens to bring out your little girl and your fun, passionate woman. 

You’ll know when you are done. There will be a feeling of peace, relief and fatigue. You will want to nap.  

Great, but first, rip it up. This really isn’t something you will want to unpack someday or have waved in your face by him, her or them. Safety first. Shred it!


Journal Technique:  Gratitude ABC’s 

Finally, somedays the best way for me to get IT out of my head is to replace IT with something better. Gratitude. I start at the beginning of the Alphabet (but you don’t have to.) Here, I’ll take you through some of my Gratitude ABCs …

“A” is for Angel my beloved standard poodle who is now, literally, an angeldog.
”B” is for Bobby who will be caring for my home and pets while I’m on vacation.
”C”  is for dark chocolate and for whoever invented chocolate in the first place.
”D” is dogs & delicious dinners cooked by my husband like last night’s spaghetti.
”E” is for everything I forget to mention in this go round.
“F” is for my friends. Starting with my husband, kids, parents and siblings, then on to Craig, Catherine, Coleen, Hilda, Macrina and … 
"G" is for God, soft green grass and ...

Oooooo. This feels so good I don’t want to stop! The more I write the more I smile and the more my body relaxes. Maybe this is the very best technique of all! You know what they say about “saving the best for last.” 

So Moms - Got a minute? Got pen? Got a journal? Got at least a page of paper?  

3 Easy Ways and they are oh so portable. You can take them into waiting rooms, check out lines, recitals – heck even bumper to bumper traffic … Well, that’s an advanced technique. 

How ever – when ever – one thing is for sure. After you do, Ahhhhhhhhh. You will feel much, much better. So will the rest of your day.

© 2007 Viveca Stone-Berry, former fatigue sufferer and author of the Fatigue Be Gone! Jumpstart e-Guide.
Viveca is also the founder of The Get Ready for Love! Show