Women's Health :: What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Why do moms "catch" it?
And, then what?
General Anxiety Disorders affects 4 million Americans, 2.8% of the population.
Women are twice as likely to be afflicted than men.
Women are twice as likely to be afflicted than men.
Women's Health - What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? ”Generalized Anxiety Disorder,” a.k.a incessant, exaggerated, "worst case scenario" worry about everyday everythings, affects four million Americans. It shows up as fatigue, insomnia (love that combination!), headaches, poor concentration, fear, frequent need to pee, constipation and nausea. IT make sex a chore, puts butterflies in our stomachs, and wears out our body and spirit, aging us before we are old. |
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Anxiety is not a mom’s best friend
3 Ways to Journal IT Away – Today
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, should's 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 my personal account overdrawn? 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 Kathy 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 than men and most of those women are … moms. Yep, moms and me. Anxiety is very uncomfortable. It shows up as fatigue, insomnia (love that combination!), headaches, poor concentration, fear, frequent need to pee and constipation. IT make sex a chore, puts butterflies in our stomachs and makes us cranky with the kids. It keeps mother's mind busy - on all the wrong things! Journal It Away 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. I started journaling years ago and it has served me well. The more you write IT down the less of IT there is! I feel calmer, I sleep better. Been quite some time 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. The Unsent Letter & Unsent E-mail Another awesome journal technique is the “Unsent Letter.” Many of mine were disguised as Dear John – you schmuck 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 some more. Say absolutely everything that comes to mind. Get all your hurt, anger, resentment, pettiness, ridiculousness, victimness OUT and down. You’ll know when you are done. There will be a feeling of peace, relief and fatigue. You will want to nap. 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. Rip it up! Gratitude ABC’s Finally, some days 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 angel dog. ”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, Mafe 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. © 2006-2016 Viveca Stone-Berry, former fatigue sufferer and author of the Fatigue Be Gone Guide. Viveca is also the founder ofhttp://getreadyforlove.com/ Dog Caption Cards and Get Ready for Love. 
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In reading Fatigue Be Gone, 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 Just finished reading "Fatigue Be Gone Guide." It is a very easy read and understand. These are tops in my book given so much is written in medical lingo and it is hard to decipher what in the world they mean. Your guide is full of worthy and much needed information that makes a difference in the daily life of someone suffering from fatigue. Thank you for the great work you have put into this resource, so that all of us who are fatigued can benefit from it. I wish you much success on this road to help others. - Ann Swift, WAHM, Co-Founder, Life On Purpose I just found your "Fatigue Be Gone" e-book on Rebecca White's "Heal Yourself Talk" website. Whew! This is FANTASTIC!!! Exactly what I'm looking for my own readers! 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 realized that I need to stop trying to fix the world and just let them (my family) "be." Trying to control others has been exhausting me. Thanks for this insight! - Hilda, Stay At Home Mom ... from a recovering toxic relationship addict & Adrenal Gland Failure 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. -Jaci Rae, Founder WinningRomance.com Viveca's Fatigue Be Gone provides easy transitions into a healthier lifestyle. My friends and I have taken for granted that we are tired all the time. V's guide has opened our minds to a variety of causes and sources that we can work on together. I recommend sharing the guide with your girlfriends and sisters. - Catherine, WAHM, PR Specialist, Tijeras, NM Wow! What a comprehensive guide to solving one of the most pervasive health problems women face today! It's loaded with great ideas and tips that can be used right away. And your advice for getting the most out of your doctor's visit is truly invaluable! Thank you for creating such a great guide! - Cathy Wagner, WAHM, Web Mistress & Owner, www.onestopinternetbusiness.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) |
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2) Make easy changes - immediately.
3) Gather critical information to share with your doctor and
4) Ask your doc to perform tests - which ones & why
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7) Includes self-help exercises to help you uncover and recover from:
This is a "must read" and "must do" before your next doctor's appointment. And, if you're reading this
I know you're not feeling great. Are you?
Step One: Schedule an appointment with your doctor for a complete physical.
Now, click here to order your copy and get going on Step Two, Step Three, Step Four ...
You have no time to waste, do you?
To Your Health! To You Being GREAT to you.
Viveca Stone-Berry
2) Make easy changes - immediately.
3) Gather critical information to share with your doctor and
4) Ask your doc to perform tests - which ones & why
5) Feel better - fast! And, keep you energy on high!
6) Includes Free Home Tests & access to essential Women's Health and Mom's Health Products & Services.
7) Includes self-help exercises to help you uncover and recover from:
- Anxiety
- "Stinking Thinking"
- Toxic Relationships
- Disconnection from Spirit
- Chronic People Pleasing and much more ...
This is a "must read" and "must do" before your next doctor's appointment. And, if you're reading this
I know you're not feeling great. Are you?
Step One: Schedule an appointment with your doctor for a complete physical.
Now, click here to order your copy and get going on Step Two, Step Three, Step Four ...
You have no time to waste, do you?
To Your Health! To You Being GREAT to you.
Viveca Stone-Berry
