Chronic Fatigue

Hi🙋 awhile back, I saved this to my photo album; I got it from the web. I just felt like sharing it, as I do notice so many of us suffer with chronic pain, & fibromyalgia.

TRY THIS PEACEFUL TEA MEDITATION TO BRING COMFORT TO YOUR DAY

Let me know in the comments who has tried this or will try it?

Read on to get the full picture-

I just did this and it was so much more than just drinking tea.

I chose to drink a mug of Vanilla Chai tea on this cloudy and rainy day to bring some zen into the ordinary thing of having a cup of tea.

I chose to not do anything else at all while drinking my cup of tea, except to live in the actual moment of this and broaden and build on positive thoughts and positive emotions.

I sat on the stool in my kitchen facing my backyard glass door and I took slow sips savoring the flavor and smell of the tea and I took deep breaths while just watching the raindrops coming down on the concrete of our patio. And seeing the beauty of the golden leaves 🍁 mixed in with the green leaves and some red leaves on one of the trees in my view.

I noticed and smiled a few times seeing one of my two kitties curled up sleeping in her “doughnut” shaped cat bed enjoying my presence next to her.

In the words of Thich Nhat Hanh:

"Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the whole earth revolves...
Live the actual moment."

“Tea is an act complete in its simplicity. When I drink tea, there is only me, and the tea. The rest of the world dissolves. There are no worries about the future. No dwelling on past mistakes. Tea is simple: Loose-leaf tea, hot pure water, a cup. I inhale the scent, tiny delicate pieces of the tea floating above the cup. I drink the tea, the essence of the leaves becoming a part of me. I am informed by the tea, changed. This is the act of life, in one pure moment, and in this act the truth of the world suddenly becomes revealed; all the complexity, pain, drama of life is a pretense, invented in our minds for no good purpose. There is only the tea, and me, converging.”

This is just one of the ways we can consciously choose to help calm and center our mind, and invite a moment of stillness and ease into your day.

You can practice a tea meditation during anytime of the day — perhaps you try it in the morning (or coffee!) to start your day with PRESENCE enjoy it in the middle of the day for increased FOCUS AND CLARITY, or end your day with the PRACTICE for a more PEACEFUL mindset for a better night’s sleep.

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But, first a quote from Jon Kabat-Zinn who introduced these principles

“It is only when the mind is open and receptive that learning and seeing and change can occur.”
Kabat-Zinn, 2005, p. 31

Beginner’s Mind -The attitude of intentionally seeing things around you as if for the first time, by shedding our expectations and preconceptions and welcoming the possibility of a new moment, one that has never been seen before.

Curiosity, simplicity; Rather than coming to a situation with the weight of past ideas and experiences, the beginner’s mind asks you to arrive knowing that you do not know everything. As no moment is the same as another, every moment allows you a chance to learn. Being open and curious can help save you from being stuck in a rut.

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Hey everyone 😊 Just wanted to share a bit of my journey. Earlier this year, things got really rough for me. The main blood vessels in my chest were blocked, which made things a lot more serious. The doctors told me I needed another central line procedure. I went in calm, thinking, "I’ve done this before, no big deal."

But the next day, right in the middle of it… my heart stopped 💔 They had to bring me back and put in an external drain to remove excess blood from around my heart. My world flipped upside down in that moment. Since then, I’ve been dealing with depression, panic attacks, and honestly… I feel like hope just isn’t there anymore. I wonder if I’ll ever get a kidney transplant or feel "normal" again.

What breaks my heart the most is being away from my kids 😔 As a single mom, I just want to be there for them, but my health keeps getting in the way. They’re always in my heart and prayers, and I hold on to the hope that one day, I’ll get to be with them fully 💙

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone reading this, for all the love and prayers. I’m sending so much love back to each and every one of you 💫🙏

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Hard to believe we're into November already!
How are you?
Post Election and pre- major holiday season.. lots of potential stress.
Please take time to care for YOU!
Hope this helps with some reminders that we ALL forget at times. ❤️🙏
#PTSD
#ChronicFatigue
#ChronicPain
#Anxiety
#Caregiving
#Depression
#Migraine
#Arthritis

🦋💪👆Refuse…

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Hi everyone, I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I had to quit my job because I was having a hard time staying awake. I was a bus driver and loved my job. But 3 years ago I finally left my narcissistic husband and he has found every possible way to stall our divorce he now is refusing to pay support, so I won't be able to pay my rent. He has defied court orders and so far managed to get away with it. And he has had 3 previous lawyers. Evertime I try to get somewhere with him he drops the lawyer and gets a new one so we are back to square one. My blood pressure is high some days and my pain dr. Worries about me. And all the stress is making my chronic fatigue really bad all I can do is sleep. I'm to the point I can barely function. Also my Dad is not doing well and I have been there on a daily basis to help him with his nightly routine. We are moving him to a home where he can get the care he needs this weekend. That will be alot of stress taken off the family. I'm thankful for my few friends and my wonderful cat family

There can be a range of reasons why we may feel physical discomfort, pain, and fatigue while spending our days in bed—from health symptoms and muscle tension to stiffness, even stress. Finding relief and some level of comfort can be a constant challenge, but it’s also essential for maintaining a sense of balance.

For some, it may involve using supportive pillows or cushions to adjust their body alignment and alleviate pressure points. Others may find relief through gentle stretches or movement, when possible, or by using heating pads or cold compresses to soothe sore muscles. Breathing exercises or practicing regular hobbies can also help reduce stress and ease the mind, which in turn can ease physical discomfort.

Sometimes, it’s about creating a comfortable environment—adjusting room temperature or dimming lights to promote relaxation. And for many, reaching out to loved ones or healthcare providers for advice or support can provide both physical and emotional comfort.

What helps you manage physical discomfort, pain, or fatigue while you’re in bed?

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#alwaysinbed

We talk a lot about positive coping skills, but are you aware of your negative coping skills?
Negative Coping skills are ones we do when we need to cope, but don't realize how bad they are for us.
I hope this list helps you realize what negative coping skills you have, so you can do better! I believe in you!
#PTSD #MentalHealth #BipolarDisorder #Anxiety #Addiction #ChronicFatigue #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Depression #Migraine #Schizophrenia