Over the course of last week, I submitted four essays as part of the third trimester of my MA before moving on to the final write up. These have been the source of my anxiety and stress for many months, as while I’ve thoroughly enjoyed these modules, I wanted to work really work hard to get them to the best possible standard.
Since submitting them, I’ve felt a massive relief. I don’t have to worry about deadlines for another four months except for tutorials. However, this also means a delayed reaction of heightened anxiety running its course.
Over the last few days, I’ve been trying to calm some anxious feelings I haven’t felt in a long time. I had to stave off a panic attack for the first time in a while, feeling sick to my stomach and my back seizing up. But the good part is it’s starting to pass, thank goodness.
So I’ve been trying to make sure I do self-care, do the things I want to do before I really start knuckling down on my final write up. Fresh air and enjoying the lovely weather we’ve been having has been good. Being out in nature I find definitely helps, and enjoying some new books I’ve book either from the shops or on Kindle.
I’ve been neglecting my diary planning so I’m making a concerted effort to get back on that. As well, making sure I get plenty of my favourite herbal teas down me and making sure I do my exercise.
I can’t say experiencing some of this again has been pleasant, but I keep telling myself: this too shall pass.
All my love,
Violet xx
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Knock em dead and kuddos on the self care. So glad you are handling it. Those anxiety attacks are not fun for sure.. 🤗🤗🤗
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Thank you sweetie 😊 Yeah they’re definitely not fun at all!
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Accomplishments are always good for you! Congratulations on this next step. Each step brings you closer to what you desire. Props too, for handling the anxiety. Not easy but I’m glad you managed.
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Thank you Michael that means the world 💝 It’s definitely intense but I’m really enjoying it so far 😊 It wasn’t easy but it’s starting to level out now, medication has really helped. Without it I’d have been a mess!
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I hope you will feel amazing and really proud of yourself when everything has settled 😊
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Thank you, what a lovely thing to say 😊 I hope so! 😂
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Thank you for linking to #sb4mh, self-care and coping strategies are essential tools in living with debilitating episodes and learning to control them.
Good to hear that you accomplished the stressful work and I hope the rest of the MA is managed with reduced stress.
melody xx
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Thank you melody 🙂 xx
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The outdoors certainly helps with anxiety. My daughter suffers from it and she is always fine when really busy then when she stops it creeps up on her…
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I can empathise, it definitely has it’s way of doing that. I hope your daughter is well and thank you May for your kind words 😊💝
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