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^^Right. People often think they have to kill it in the gym to lose weight or get energy. It's the opposite. A comfortable workout will make you sweat but not tire you out. Also, super high intensity training requires you to consume lots of carbs which can make some people over eat AND you'll be tired a couple hrs after. Aerobic exercise is awesome.
I just have to thank you for mentioning your self care. I had to clean my tub to take a bath. I always take showers too right before my cam shift. So I cleaned my tub AND had an amazing bath. I feel pretty damn good myself. And wine is fine. I gotta watch it tho since I'm on Keto eeeeek LOL.
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^^Right. People often think they have to kill it in the gym to lose weight or get energy. It's the opposite. A comfortable workout will make you sweat but not tire you out. Also, super high intensity training requires you to consume lots of carbs which can make some people over eat AND you'll be tired a couple hrs after. Aerobic exercise is awesome.
I just have to thank you for mentioning your self care. I had to clean my tub to take a bath. I always take showers too right before my cam shift. So I cleaned my tub AND had an amazing bath. I feel pretty damn good myself. And wine is fine. I gotta watch it tho since I'm on Keto eeeeek LOL.
You're welcome. I am glad you enjoyed yours too <3
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How do you girls deal with being in a shitty headspace from a poor nights sleep? I literally can NOT do this job if I miss even a little sleep, idk why, if it's the hormones or what, but the difference is like night and day. I had piss poor sleep last night and I'm just miserable today. Do ya'll just take off, or am I the only one whose emotions and work ethic are pretty much dominated by the amount of sleep I get?
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^^Nah girl...same SAME. If I get like 7 hrs I'm kinda ok. But if I only get 5...it's over for me. My anxiety is bad and I'm overly emotional. Seriously, and I say that cause this is so real, I have a super strict sleep schedule and the guys I date talk shit: I lay down at 8pm lights out, put on binaural beats for about an hr and read on my phone with the bluelight filter on (usually read Chicken Soup for the Soul), then fall asleep to positive affirmations.
Sleep is like gold for me. I'm used to 8-10. If I don't get it I'm super unproductive. I used to have insomnia real bad when I was younger, so sleep is mandatory for me to function pleasantly.
If I only get 5 hrs I'm off all day and do a shit ton of self care then stream a shit ton more the next day.
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I want to share with you ladies something that's been helping to manage my stress/anxiety lately. I've always suffered from mild but persistent anxiety that spikes occasionally. All day every day, no matter what I have going on. My physician was unwilling to offer me anything but a prescription for SSRI's to cope with it, medications I'm reluctant to take due to my past experiences being so awful. I've tried meditation and aromatherapy and mindful thinking and CBD supplements, it just wasn't that helpful to me.
Lately I've been taking calcium-magnesium supplements and I already feel so much better. Sleep quality has improved and I find my anxiety has been a lot more manageable/nonexistent. For the most part I feel like 'natural remedies' are a far cry from medication, so I'm genuinely surprised that this has been so helpful to me. It's worth giving a shot if you're struggling with anxiety and stress, considering you can get a big bottle of it for CHEAP.
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SaraLaughs
I want to share with you ladies something that's been helping to manage my stress/anxiety lately. I've always suffered from mild but persistent anxiety that spikes occasionally. All day every day, no matter what I have going on. My physician was unwilling to offer me anything but a prescription for SSRI's to cope with it, medications I'm reluctant to take due to my past experiences being so awful. I've tried meditation and aromatherapy and mindful thinking and CBD supplements, it just wasn't that helpful to me.
Lately I've been taking calcium-magnesium supplements and I already feel so much better. Sleep quality has improved and I find my anxiety has been a lot more manageable/nonexistent. For the most part I feel like 'natural remedies' are a far cry from medication, so I'm genuinely surprised that this has been so helpful to me. It's worth giving a shot if you're struggling with anxiety and stress, considering you can get a big bottle of it for CHEAP.
Just ordered another bottle, I ran out and haven't taken any in a month. I already know how big of a difference magnesium can make, I had just forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder!
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SaraLaughs
I want to share with you ladies something that's been helping to manage my stress/anxiety lately. I've always suffered from mild but persistent anxiety that spikes occasionally. All day every day, no matter what I have going on. My physician was unwilling to offer me anything but a prescription for SSRI's to cope with it, medications I'm reluctant to take due to my past experiences being so awful. I've tried meditation and aromatherapy and mindful thinking and CBD supplements, it just wasn't that helpful to me.
Lately I've been taking calcium-magnesium supplements and I already feel so much better. Sleep quality has improved and I find my anxiety has been a lot more manageable/nonexistent. For the most part I feel like 'natural remedies' are a far cry from medication, so I'm genuinely surprised that this has been so helpful to me. It's worth giving a shot if you're struggling with anxiety and stress, considering you can get a big bottle of it for CHEAP.
Thanks! I think I'll give it a try as my anxiety can get real bad.
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SaraLaughs
I want to share with you ladies something that's been helping to manage my stress/anxiety lately. I've always suffered from mild but persistent anxiety that spikes occasionally. All day every day, no matter what I have going on. My physician was unwilling to offer me anything but a prescription for SSRI's to cope with it, medications I'm reluctant to take due to my past experiences being so awful. I've tried meditation and aromatherapy and mindful thinking and CBD supplements, it just wasn't that helpful to me.
Lately I've been taking calcium-magnesium supplements and I already feel so much better. Sleep quality has improved and I find my anxiety has been a lot more manageable/nonexistent. For the most part I feel like 'natural remedies' are a far cry from medication, so I'm genuinely surprised that this has been so helpful to me. It's worth giving a shot if you're struggling with anxiety and stress, considering you can get a big bottle of it for CHEAP.
It is funny cause I have hypocalcemia. Basically low calcium/magnesium/vitD3 for the rest of my life unless i manage them with supliments dayly. Low calcium and magnesium can make you go nuts. Literally, besides all the physical sympthoms. So yeah girls, check them out. This is good advice.
To my bad luck, I only had close to the lower end of normal calcium twice in the last 6 years LOL. Could explain my anxiety haha !
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How do you girls deal with being in a shitty headspace from a poor nights sleep? I literally can NOT do this job if I miss even a little sleep, idk why, if it's the hormones or what, but the difference is like night and day. I had piss poor sleep last night and I'm just miserable today. Do ya'll just take off, or am I the only one whose emotions and work ethic are pretty much dominated by the amount of sleep I get?
Same here. I need 8 hours. Preferably 10 lol. My best friend can sleep 4 hours and be fresh all day, I'm envious. If I sleep 4 hours I'm half dead.
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I wish antidepressants and anxiety meds were obtainable otc. I really feel like I need medication to deal with my stupid fucked up brain. I would smoke weed but 1. Idk where to get it and 2. My husband hates it.
I'm always low on energy, no matter how much sleep I get and I feel like getting my head right is the solution. I could eat better and work out but I'm not really motivated to do so. It's definitely all in my head.
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I wish antidepressants and anxiety meds were obtainable otc. I really feel like I need medication to deal with my stupid fucked up brain. I would smoke weed but 1. Idk where to get it and 2. My husband hates it.
I'm always low on energy, no matter how much sleep I get and I feel like getting my head right is the solution. I could eat better and work out but I'm not really motivated to do so. It's definitely all in my head.
I undertsand your frustration. Why don't you go see a doctor for a prescription ? If anti axiety meds and anti depressants would be otc , we would live in a much more dangerous world where lots of people would be addicts. There are already people who grab it from black markets to use them as drugs. I know for a fact some drugs for insomnia- if you do not go to sleep and forece urself to stay awake you get halucinations.
Some can make your depression worse and you want a doctor to monitor that. There are a lot of things that could go wrong.
When did you last check your minerals/vitamin levels? There are also some health things that can go wrong that could make you lack energy. Thiroid problems do that.
You need to take care of yourself ! YOU come first !
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^^Nah girl...same SAME. If I get like 7 hrs I'm kinda ok. But if I only get 5...it's over for me. My anxiety is bad and I'm overly emotional. Seriously, and I say that cause this is so real, I have a super strict sleep schedule and the guys I date talk shit: I lay down at 8pm lights out, put on binaural beats for about an hr and read on my phone with the bluelight filter on (usually read Chicken Soup for the Soul), then fall asleep to positive affirmations.
Sleep is like gold for me. I'm used to 8-10. If I don't get it I'm super unproductive. I used to have insomnia real bad when I was younger, so sleep is mandatory for me to function pleasantly.
If I only get 5 hrs I'm off all day and do a shit ton of self care then stream a shit ton more the next day.
Case in point: yesterday I was off due to only getting 6 hrs rest. Got 9.5 last night so streaming 8 hrs today.
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nattyfetish
I undertsand your frustration. Why don't you go see a doctor for a prescription ? If anti axiety meds and anti depressants would be otc , we would live in a much more dangerous world where lots of people would be addicts. There are already people who grab it from black markets to use them as drugs. I know for a fact some drugs for insomnia- if you do not go to sleep and forece urself to stay awake you get halucinations.
Some can make your depression worse and you want a doctor to monitor that. There are a lot of things that could go wrong.
When did you last check your minerals/vitamin levels? There are also some health things that can go wrong that could make you lack energy. Thiroid problems do that.
You need to take care of yourself ! YOU come first !
I don't have health insurance, so I can't see anyone for anything, anytime soon.
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ravenskyy
I don't have health insurance, so I can't see anyone for anything, anytime soon.
ARGHHH, you are from the US right ? Damn healthcare you have in there ! You can take magnesium oct tough right? That could not hurt. Or anything plant based ?
What if you go to the ER and tell them you don't have insurance. Or maybe some clinics that help perons that can't have one ?
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1 hr down, 7 hrs to go.
Food: 7 small spears asparagus lightly fried in extra virgin olive oil, 5 oz salmon, 1 tablespoon avocado ranch dressing, half medium avocado, 2 tablespoons vegan kimchi.
Water: 20 oz
Intentions: keep vibe up, eat clean, drink total 80 oz water, and smile plus meditate.
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SaraLaughs
I want to share with you ladies something that's been helping to manage my stress/anxiety lately. I've always suffered from mild but persistent anxiety that spikes occasionally. All day every day, no matter what I have going on. My physician was unwilling to offer me anything but a prescription for SSRI's to cope with it, medications I'm reluctant to take due to my past experiences being so awful. I've tried meditation and aromatherapy and mindful thinking and CBD supplements, it just wasn't that helpful to me.
Lately I've been taking calcium-magnesium supplements and I already feel so much better. Sleep quality has improved and I find my anxiety has been a lot more manageable/nonexistent. For the most part I feel like 'natural remedies' are a far cry from medication, so I'm genuinely surprised that this has been so helpful to me. It's worth giving a shot if you're struggling with anxiety and stress, considering you can get a big bottle of it for CHEAP.
Oh, yes. I can second this. I took calcium/magnesium a while back.
It made me sooo drowsy.
It also made me depressed, ( not really sure why). So much so that I had to stop taking it.
Ymmv though, of course.
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Glamourmilf
Oh, yes. I can second this. I took calcium/magnesium a while back.
It made me sooo drowsy.
It also made me depressed, ( not really sure why). So much so that I had to stop taking it.
Ymmv though, of course.
Your girly, expert in calcium is here. Too much calcium can do that, depression (google depression and hypercalcemia). So that is why it is important to check calcium when you take it (also when you take supliments, calcium intake can spike). That is why they try to do an instrument to be able to measure your calcium, just like people with diabetes. With magnesium is a lower chance for some adverse effects to happen if you take a little too much; unless you take a full bottle at once HAHA.
It sucks tough cause there in US is pretty expensive to do the blood tests without waiting for approval from insurance?
For example, with my condition, I experiment with a type of calcium for a week, than I do a blood tests and see if it works (at the end of the week). It would be so much easyer if I would have a pen, get a drop of blood and see my calcium levels at home ARGH.
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24 min Ho'oponopono meditation session. I feel calm & confident.
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Hmm so I guess sleeping is my main self care. I have been up at night for years and would sleep through the day no problem. When I started intermittent fasting, my sleep pattern has changed itself and I slept at night for a few months. Then too much netflix happened and fell asleep later and later so I decided a schedule change. Bad mistake. I was miserable for the last month. Cranky, less energy, no patience to cam more than 3-4 hours, earning less and less and that leading to low self esteem, etc. Well, back to sleeping nights and everything has changed. I got back to working out, I have more time to do my daily house work routine, I cam more hours and therefor better earnings. Everything improved. So sleeping when my body and mind requires and not when I want is the key to feel good. And if I feel good, everything is good.
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^^Right. When I sleep by following my natural rhythm I'm far more productive and better mental healthwise. If I let myself slip into sleeping at 2am or 3am then sleeping into the afternoon, I'm not able to function like part of society. So I have to sleep at night to be most productive.
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Yesterday was the 4th day of keto. I only had 19g of carbs & 1402 calories & felt great! Energy all day & positive attitude.
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Sounds like you're doing great :)
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^^Yes, it's interesting. People usually say you get sick the first 3 to 4 days cause of such a restriction of carbs, but my carbs were low to begin with. For a few years the majority of my daily intake was like 60g of carbs.
It's not that hard to only consume 18g. It's kind of awesome. And my energy levels are really high plus mood seems very positive.
Thanks. I'm happy it's working out.
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Starting today off right: 10 hrs rest, yummy coffee, 20 oz water, and positive attitude.
Planning to stream 9 hrs today. I'm on earlier, then I'll take a break then stream my evening shift.
I've switched to 3pm-9pm. I'll be going to bed at 10:30pm instead of 8 for a week to try this out. But I think the evening will work better than days.
So I'm doing 9am to 12pm then break for 3 hrs then do 3pm to 9pm.
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Logged off after two hrs because it was just so dead. Instead I cleaned the apt, did laundry, cooked healthy, watched Gaia, the meditated.
I did a 10 min Ho'oponopono negative energy clearing meditation session:
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Then listened to the Ho'oponopono for another 10 min.
Planning to do an abundance meditation session before 3pm when my next shift starts. I've given up on my income goal this week. I'm just going to keep my vibe up and do my hrs. I'm hoping for the best and the best is all I can do at this point.