Anna's steps to wellbeing
1. Get enough restorative sleep every night.
1a. Stick to bedtime.
1b. Turn off computers, TV.
1c. Use blindfold (buy one!)
1d. Use "silky" - Always have available!
2. Make more social contacts.
2a. Go to meetings, munches, club events.
2b. Let people see the REAL Anna. Socialize freely and openly. If you stay shy and quiet they will only think you're snobby.
2c. Remember that if someone doesn't like you, it's not a reflection on me, it's a reflection on them.
2d. Do not hesitate to ask people how they feel about me or to clarify their reactions. Do NOT rely on your interpretations.
3. Get more touch.
3a. Seek out more touch! Touch people on purpose.
3b. It is NOT weird. People will NOT shy away.
4. Don't forget to practice relaxation techniques when feeling anxiety.
4a. Deep, even breaths.
4b. Count.
4c. Seek out validation, clarification, support, or comfort from nearest person. Do NOT stop to consider if you might inconvenience them.
5. Make sure you eat on a regular schedule. Low blood sugar exacerbates emotional turmoil.
5a. Buy breakfast food to eat at home or in the car.
5b. Work will NOT mind if you take a break to eat lunch. They WILL mind if you fall asleep because your blood sugar is too low.
6. Take care of yourself!
6a. Treat pain! Take ibuprofen!
6b. Use your neck tension implements daily!
6c. Your physical health is priority number 1 over work, schoolwork, emotional work. Physical health needs immediate attention.
7. Ask for help.
7a. Family is willing to help when life gets stressful. Ask for help with chores or tasks.
7b. Family loves you and wants the best for you. They will help justify or debunk your interpretations.
7c. Family will undoubtedly give comfort.
Most of all: You can't do it all yourself. Humans are social creatures for a reason!
1a. Stick to bedtime.
1b. Turn off computers, TV.
1c. Use blindfold (buy one!)
1d. Use "silky" - Always have available!
2. Make more social contacts.
2a. Go to meetings, munches, club events.
2b. Let people see the REAL Anna. Socialize freely and openly. If you stay shy and quiet they will only think you're snobby.
2c. Remember that if someone doesn't like you, it's not a reflection on me, it's a reflection on them.
2d. Do not hesitate to ask people how they feel about me or to clarify their reactions. Do NOT rely on your interpretations.
3. Get more touch.
3a. Seek out more touch! Touch people on purpose.
3b. It is NOT weird. People will NOT shy away.
4. Don't forget to practice relaxation techniques when feeling anxiety.
4a. Deep, even breaths.
4b. Count.
4c. Seek out validation, clarification, support, or comfort from nearest person. Do NOT stop to consider if you might inconvenience them.
5. Make sure you eat on a regular schedule. Low blood sugar exacerbates emotional turmoil.
5a. Buy breakfast food to eat at home or in the car.
5b. Work will NOT mind if you take a break to eat lunch. They WILL mind if you fall asleep because your blood sugar is too low.
6. Take care of yourself!
6a. Treat pain! Take ibuprofen!
6b. Use your neck tension implements daily!
6c. Your physical health is priority number 1 over work, schoolwork, emotional work. Physical health needs immediate attention.
7. Ask for help.
7a. Family is willing to help when life gets stressful. Ask for help with chores or tasks.
7b. Family loves you and wants the best for you. They will help justify or debunk your interpretations.
7c. Family will undoubtedly give comfort.
Most of all: You can't do it all yourself. Humans are social creatures for a reason!