tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post3097804503986202388..comments2024-01-27T01:33:21.921-07:00Comments on The Life of the Wife: A Little OCD TodayJenna // The Life of the Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08033371579538471004noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-32285665205513263472012-05-16T09:38:32.155-06:002012-05-16T09:38:32.155-06:00I would love love love to see your little stories ...I would love love love to see your little stories you wrote as a kid. Can I tell you that I also wrote stories as a kid? Journaling really helps me, just writing in general, and I think having a blog is key to that.Erika @ rouge + whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325306327468550273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-33431168923253695262012-05-10T07:03:43.000-06:002012-05-10T07:03:43.000-06:00if you find something that works to de-stress &...if you find something that works to de-stress & find your calm happy place please share because i dont have a clue where to start. <br /><br />& you did not scare us! we heart you because you're real & we all have something that we think once we share it people will be scared - we're all a little ocd in our own way :)<br /><br />focus on that little baby & wonderful husband of yours!! .. we can wait for our bracelets ;)Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709499553421396965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-60563108946665831112012-05-09T18:50:55.695-06:002012-05-09T18:50:55.695-06:00Though I don't have OCD I am a chronic worrier...Though I don't have OCD I am a chronic worrier and also suffer from insomnia. I am sure that has something to do with the worrying. I also find lists help me. And then rewriting the list. And the again. Sometimes some alone time works. Or a good workout. It really depends on what my mood is. Sometimes a sad movie and a good cry. <br /><br />I hope you get some great ideas - and some rest.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18124446975154488977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-52223775023729476712012-05-09T07:23:08.276-06:002012-05-09T07:23:08.276-06:00Ah this is not something nice to go through but i...Ah this is not something nice to go through but i hope you manage it soon.<br />Im def not OCD but I do suffer from stress and stress related symptoms. <br />It amuses me that everyone recommends a hot bath, whilst I love these they do not de stress me as I cant stay in too long as I get bored etc. But they are very good for getting a good nights sleep as it is the effect of cooling down afterwards that mimics the bodys natural cooling when it sleeps. <br />Also trying to relax before bed, I cant remember where I saw it but there was a list of stretches to do before bed and one of them {the only one I still do} is to lie on your back with your legs up the wall for 2 mins, No idea why it helps but it does.<br /><br />Sorry this is so long :p<br />The other thing that helped me with the stress was CBT (Cognitive behavioural Therapy) teaching me what my stress symptoms were and some of the triggers, really helped with the things that were caused by me being overly stresses. <br />Hope someones suggestions help you xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938881254614543838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-84607224767199115302012-05-08T21:07:08.955-06:002012-05-08T21:07:08.955-06:00Just remember it's ok to take a break from the...Just remember it's ok to take a break from the blog!<br /><br />I recently went to a wellness seminar and she said something to the effect that you should be relaxing for at least two hours before bed to be able to have a restful night(and give yourself a break!). She also said that she doesn't use electronics during meals.:)SSMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386893316993867668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-18729184735393892622012-05-08T21:05:55.038-06:002012-05-08T21:05:55.038-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.SSMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386893316993867668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-40652108250895265542012-05-08T19:52:57.888-06:002012-05-08T19:52:57.888-06:00Girl, I get in these modes sometimes. I was there ...Girl, I get in these modes sometimes. I was there about a month and a half ago. I think time will just have to take care of it. <br />But, I always can unwind in a hot bath. Just soak in there for hours, and relax :) Maybe that will help ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07708701261207459870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-37546275689588112712012-05-08T19:13:45.914-06:002012-05-08T19:13:45.914-06:00One of things I did this past year, when I spent a...One of things I did this past year, when I spent all of daylight working or going to class and all my nights trying to keep up with my homework, was start making lists of what <i>had</i> to be done that day. It made the list of things I had to do much smaller and more manageable.<br /><br />Another thing I do is just let myself have "me time" in the car. I crank up my music and sing along at the top of my lungs. I don't have a panic attack if I'm running late, because at that point, I can't help it anyway. Also, when I get in or out of my car, I just sit back and take a couple seconds to breathe deep, then turn the car on or off, and get going to wherever I need to go. Those few seconds before getting in or out of my car give me a energy for the next thing - just the next thing.<br /><br />The third thing I do, the one I've been doing the longest and that helps the most, is just praying, "Strength for today, Jesus," or "Faith for today." Knowing He gives me the strength - and that He gives it one day at a time - to do what I have to do for the day gives me enough confidence to carry myself through it all.<br /><br />I'll be praying for you! I don't know if I'm OCD from a medical standpoint, but I do know the more stressed I am the more irrationally obsessive I get over the little things. I'll pray God brings you rest and release!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993362069091791525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-58115911981328976632012-05-08T17:05:05.288-06:002012-05-08T17:05:05.288-06:00Jenna-
So sorry you're struggling, girl. And ...Jenna-<br />So sorry you're struggling, girl. And thank you for being so honest about your challenges.<br /><br />I HIGHLY recommend that you take 15 minutes to try the "Peace" meditation here:<br />http://www.yogananda-srf.org/Guided_Meditations.aspx<br /><br />It's for beginner's and will go by very quickly. In order to get the most out of you, you need to mentally resolve "I will fully give this 15 minutes to God (or Spirit, or peace.) I will cast aside all mental burdens for this 15 minutes."<br /><br />They make a HUGE difference in my life, and I wouldn't be recommending it if I didn't think it could really help you too.<br /><br />HUGS!!!<br />EmEmily @ Emmy Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120025726793122856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-77679652281831108542012-05-08T15:14:52.761-06:002012-05-08T15:14:52.761-06:00I'm with you on the lists! I actually wrote a ...I'm with you on the lists! I actually wrote a blog about that last Friday. Writing lists actually helps me destress some because it gets it out of my mind and onto paper instead. Another way I destress is to do something for myself, something that I enjoy doing and want to do. Some days that could be crafting while other days it could be reading and other days it could be watching a movie. I try to set aside some time each week just to do something I want to do. While having my "me time," I don't think about that long list of things I need to be doing.<br /><br />justasmalltowngirlsblog.blogspot.comMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846806324818310002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-49158708507068019612012-05-08T14:49:49.462-06:002012-05-08T14:49:49.462-06:00Here's one thing. Don't feel pressured by ...Here's one thing. Don't feel pressured by your blog. To blog just because its expected of you. Or to respond to "this" or every comment. I get overwhelmed with catching up on blog posts or emails and I only have 124 followers. I cant imagine how some of you girls do it. I have to force myself to breathe and say " ok no one will hate me if I take a break." But my mind wants to argue and say, but if you dont sit ans show blog love, how will you ever gain followers or regular readers?<br />I have 3 kids and so much else going on, I just have to tell myself, nope sorry, cant do it.<br />:) girl, give yourself a break. U deserve it.Julie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521526794953681593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-24459637133522630972012-05-08T13:49:08.173-06:002012-05-08T13:49:08.173-06:00I totally struggle with OCD tendancies too. I can ...I totally struggle with OCD tendancies too. I can never get my brain to shut off either, bleh!! Exercising really helps. So does blogging and being online. I totally SHUT OUT the world when I'm online. You're not alone!! Much love!!! xoHeather @ Finding Beauty in the Ordinary https://www.blogger.com/profile/12628343816645289457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-83357707711900566782012-05-08T13:36:37.634-06:002012-05-08T13:36:37.634-06:00I suffer from OCD too..... quite extreme when I wa...I suffer from OCD too..... quite extreme when I was younger. As I have gotten older I have learned to manage it better but I can definietly tell that stress can trigger it. I make lists too to help me out too.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650224055229257819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-51660368527758197482012-05-08T13:14:55.774-06:002012-05-08T13:14:55.774-06:00oh man im not blessed with ocd but i am with anxie...oh man im not blessed with ocd but i am with anxiety... I also take on too many projects and I'm starting to just learn to say no.. kinda :)lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212670832379423530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-72713429287654866652012-05-08T12:42:35.296-06:002012-05-08T12:42:35.296-06:00Hugs girlie. The best way I de-stress is to get ev...Hugs girlie. The best way I de-stress is to get everything clean, melt a sentsy or light a bunch of good smelling candles, take a hot shower and put on fresh from the dryer cozy clothes and eat something yummy and drink tea. Sounds like a lot of work, but I can generally get my best relaxing in that way. I can't go get a pedi or something and then come home to a disaster or it starts all over. It'll get better! xoxColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159703101124713051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-50132468145797700512012-05-08T11:53:41.953-06:002012-05-08T11:53:41.953-06:00Okay so I definitely think we all have OCD tendenc...Okay so I definitely think we all have OCD tendencies! I will only eat things in twos.. like M&M's or pretzels. I always have to have even numbers.. on the TV and radio volume or the thermostat. I think the best way to relieve some stress would be to take a bath, read a book, or go for a walk. Those things usually help me! Hope you find something that works!<br />I know something that might cheer you up! I'm having an awesome Anthro giveaway on my blog today.. check it out :)<br />http://samisshenanigans.blogspot.com/2012/05/100-follower-giveaway.htmlSamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831965381407943471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-50843201725800990072012-05-08T11:34:53.062-06:002012-05-08T11:34:53.062-06:00Ah - reading this made me feel not alone! I have ...Ah - reading this made me feel not alone! I have OCD too, but never wanted to take anything for it either. I make lists all the dang time! That oddly helps me destress, but the problem is that I have 17,000 lists in various places, so it's very disorganized. I constantly have a million things and to-dos going on in my head at all times and it makes me crazy. Sometimes it helps to bust out a blog post to get things off my mind, but I think the internet is making me more crazy lately! So much more to do - Blogger, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook - and seeing everyone else manage it all better than I am - oh my!<br /><br />I like to do things in even numbers (particularly 2, 4, and 8... because if you divide 4 and 8 in half, you have another even number. Unlike 6, which divided in half = 3, which is odd!) - I could never eat 3 cookies, I'd either have 2 or 4. Um... or 8... :). <br /><br />Sorry this is not offering you any advice, but you are not alone! <br /><br />I do have a yoga DVD called Candlelight Yoga that can calm me like none other (though it's gathering dust right now...). Highly recommend it!Heather @ Cookies For Breakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03827359560690103694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-79559678639824505292012-05-08T11:33:37.940-06:002012-05-08T11:33:37.940-06:00A hot bubble bath and a book! I'm not OCD but...A hot bubble bath and a book! I'm not OCD but I'm a MAJOR worrier. I worry about something always! Good luck.Allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052251427514366320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-70504853108676045672012-05-08T11:12:28.172-06:002012-05-08T11:12:28.172-06:00Oh lists. I need them with me everyday. I find t...Oh lists. I need them with me everyday. I find that sitting in complete silence, reading a book, calms me down.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378873480294402296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-88610292844362585252012-05-08T11:10:22.364-06:002012-05-08T11:10:22.364-06:00I am a chronic list maker. I make lists for every...I am a chronic list maker. I make lists for everything. And I have a million notebooks full of lists to prove it. (well maybe not a million but there sure are a lot of them). And I check all the closets in the house before bed - even though I know there are no people in them, I still check every last one of them, and I have to lock the car at night even after my hubby locks it, I need to be the one to hear the horn honk that it's locked. You are definitely NOT alone. To relax, I blast music and dance around the house. I also take bubble baths with candles and I crank the tunes and lock the bathroom door. It's fabulous (but I will admit sometimes I bring those listmaking notebooks in there - and now I have an app on my phone that I can make lists with so it's dangerous.) Anyways, this comment is far too long now, but try the bubble bath, maybe it will help you :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865976481518777365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-65213227476369528222012-05-08T10:47:31.967-06:002012-05-08T10:47:31.967-06:00Take a warm bath and listen to music, but you have...Take a warm bath and listen to music, but you have to listen with earphones so you can block out the noise. It works like a champ I promise!!All Dahl'd Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11322999307917147897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-75037811497673795982012-05-08T10:45:11.250-06:002012-05-08T10:45:11.250-06:00When i need to de stress i actually get out of the...When i need to de stress i actually get out of the house and spend some time getting distracted and just getting away from all the stuff that needs to be done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298007276718492716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-51892449389070903882012-05-08T09:58:45.410-06:002012-05-08T09:58:45.410-06:00Hi! I just came across your blog, it's so fun!...Hi! I just came across your blog, it's so fun! And now I'm your latest follower! I would love to participate in your "last things thursdays". It's such a great idea! Do I just link up with your blog to do it? <br /><br />www.urbanmantra.blogspot.comUrban Mantrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420928114285112369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-73225132287988780042012-05-08T09:56:40.021-06:002012-05-08T09:56:40.021-06:00Some ways I destress are: bake, go for a swim or a...Some ways I destress are: bake, go for a swim or a run, take a bath and read, get comfy in my bed and watch one of my favorite shows on my computer via hulu (I hardly ever watch tv so this is always a treat!), nap!<br /><br />I am right there with you about opening a shop! I have been saying every month for the past 3 that I'm going to do it this month! But life just keeps getting in the way! So I've made it a goal to at least get it up an running this month, even if it isn't as full as I'd like it to be. I think once it's running that will be motivation to make new products. Can't wait to see your's!jessi bridgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221126485411903769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554478716904612849.post-13614091805075128282012-05-08T09:41:08.056-06:002012-05-08T09:41:08.056-06:00Exercise might be a good way to de-stress! That wo...Exercise might be a good way to de-stress! That works for me! I've heard yoga does wonder for helping to control your mind. I've never tried yoga but it would be worth it if that helps! <br />Pray :) Lots of praying!Courtney Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932251648323616331noreply@blogger.com