Mental and Physical health hacks, resources and advice

NasserAlazzawi

303abuser mate I’m jumping on at this post and haven’t read everything. But if you have ever had covid, a couple of our close friends in their 50s got over it and the fatigue started to go - but what lasted the longest was flashing anxiety which sounds like what you are describing.

It did subside but it took several months and really looking after themselves / getting out in nature.

Ignore me if that’s not what this is about but thought I’d reassure if it is.

CBD oil also helps (12% CBD from Karma Coast)

303abuser

NasserAlazzawi thanks, yeah i’ve talked to several people now who have described the same thing i’m going through. i think it a much more common and lasting side effect than is being discussed.

i had a couple of people say it took 9 or 10 months to feel normal again. if i can just get back to being able to run in the near future, i’ll be happy.

Old-Dutch

@Dan A mistimed laugh at the moment is a dangerous thing

NasserAlazzawi

303abuser it’ll come good mate but I hear you with this as I saw it unfold with someone right in front of me. Like a micro panic attack, really not nice

Jules72

303abuser sorry to hear you’re having such a tough one 303…. You tried meditation at all? I use it quite a bit and it works

303abuser

Jules72 cheers and yeah, i do meditate, just not as often as i should. the problem with theses anxiety episodes is that meditation/breath focus makes it worse. my doctor basically said i’m already doing everything i should be, short of meds, which i’m avoiding at all costs.

i think it’s just going to be a matter of time and slowly returning to normal fitness activities. i really believe being able to run again would help a lot, hopefully i can try next week.

wrongun

Jules72 Any pointers / recommendations on things to watch / read for a novice?

Homegrove

Not sure I want to live longer, but otherwise this is motivating.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/feb/28/muscle-strengthening-lowers-risk-of-death-from-all-causes-study-shows

BlainSA

303abuser he problem with theses anxiety episodes is that meditation/breath focus makes it worse

The kind of episodes where it’s better to keep your mind busy than trying to quieten it?

Jules72

303abuser yeah running helps me big time…. I’ve used it to get through very difficult times so I totally know what you mean… you’ll be through this soon enough 👍

303abuser

BlainSA for the most part. i’m waaaay better at controlling it now than i was a 4 or 5 weeks ago, but reading and making music help a lot still. if i focus too much on my heart beat (even if it’s not elevated), the anxiety seems to creep up faster.

Jules72

wrongun yep I learnt via the headspace app - it has a really good tutorial. During my divorce my stress levels were so intense and my insomnia so bad that I was meditating 30-45 mins a day in 15 min blocks… if you stay disciplined and stick to it it, I think it works. It can be a month or two before you see good results though

Smallman1

I meditate to this Cartsy, hope that helps -

hugopal

Smallman1 good shout - it’s def a bit more chilled than the “tops off” disc 2.

jonattonyeah

Smallman1

The cure, lads. Less minerals, more cabbage (explains Si’s tip top shape).

Smallman1

More chilled and miles better.

303abuser

Jules72 two months ago i could do 13 km in just under an hour. today, 2 km in 20 minutes followed by a one hour nap. 😅

rhouses

303abuser Bugger I’m averaging 12 mins per km on my walks. lol. And quite happy with that too!

BlainSA

Turbo cabbage soup no doubt means turbo toots. No bed sharing on that diet. Extra calories burned through regular super rippers.

Smallman1

A lol for Jonatton.

I would be a terrific looking lass too.

rhouses

Dubman Hope you’re on the mend and taking care, Dubbers.

Dubman

rhouses
Thank you Sir.
Thankfully I’m on the mend. The pain is receding on a daily basis.

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