Stress relief and being good to yourself

All these responses Amy Lou are ringing true for me to  ....only yesterday I met with the OT and she recommended I slow down and relax more. She said that maybe my inability to rest was not helping my memory which was/is a big worry for me. It seems to be getting worse hence my appointment. She thinks I am over doing things and need to relax more and take my time recovering(7 wks post chemo). She left me with an activity diary and asked me to plan in rest periods during the day and week. I did read recently if it takes longer than 30mins to recover from an active period/exercise you have over done it. She also said fatigue can impair your cognitive ability . All very plausible so will need to find more ways of keeping myself occupied when sitting. Can't seem to settle to reading the best I can do is a few games of freecell but that gets boring.. I will have to try harder at this relaxing malarkey and de clutter my life ......of all things stressfull .

Good Luck everyone xxx

Hi Amyoul1978,

I just keep buying dangly earrings!!!!!!!!  Always used to wear studs but my wigs cover them-my husband can't seem to understand how many pairs i need-he just smiles and say as long as it is making me happy :)  

Having something to concentrate on like knitting (I'm a slow knitter who really has to concentrate!), reading a good book and exercise are my mainstays. I find having a little treat to look forward to helps too- from a new book, yummy chocolate or chat with a friend. Being in the fresh air walking my dog is a life saver and real stress buster, surrounded by nature.

Hi DragonLady,

 I love dangly earrings too! I did not used to wear jewellery much,  but now I'm building up a small collection ( so far) of earrings I bought some in a shop called Badger in Brighton made by a Danish company.  I'm always on the look out for gem stones too eg natural Aquamarine. 

www.hultquist.copenhagen.com;  I got a pair of Pineapple earrings, got Pomegranite ones last year!

Treasure your hubby too. He sounds a lovely guy !! Love Judith xxx

Hi Suze, 

If you ever want inspiration for knitting or craftwork there are 1000's of pics & links to patterns on Pinterest.  I have a board of pins of FairIsle design: so pretty!  Here's a BIG project ;-D 

Dog walking relaxing too  ,  little uns need lead training :-)  Judith xx

Hi Amy Lou, & George : G' n' J :-)

I seem to recall George, big bikes being a passion of yours ? ( so I thought that I'd combine them with another pasion of mine dogs in clothes :-D in this instance on bikes ! ( How cool is that !!!!!! ) xx

Dogs on bikes :-D 

Dogs on bikes :-) 

Dogs on bikes ....