We are introducing a new design of worry beads. They are called a 2Pear (combo). The steel element is a stainless steel snake chain but unlike the chain on the 1Pear it is much thicker. Instead of the same design as the other 2Pears the steel variety will have five stones thread along the chain. The… Continue Reading
Using Worry Beads – Definition
During last summer we attended several country fairs and every time we would get caught out when someone asked, “Worry beads, what do you do with them?” For those of you who have had worry beads you would probably know what to show someone but as the leading authority on worry beads in this country we were left slightly… Continue Reading
A Christmas Party with Worry Beads
The silly season has almost become a faint memory, apart from the impact on my waistline! I wish to share with you the highlight of my Christmas, and of course it does involve worry beads. Christmas, for sufferers of anxiety and depression, is one of the most difficult times of the year. It brings back… Continue Reading
The School Project – Using Worry Beads
One of my sons has a Philosophy and Ethics project to do on “The Creation”. The project is to create a piece of artwork that would represent what creation was to them. He started using worry beads as a means of calming down when the dreaded teenage hormones took over him but now also uses worry… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads
For those of you who have read my previous posts you might have wondered why I had stopped writing them. The simple answer is I write them when I have to use my worry beads as I find myself in a “bad place”. For me now with constant use of worry beads all the little… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads
It is funny how the smallest of thing s can lead me into difficulties. My wife and I decided to give our youngest son a bedroom makeover. He is now nine so we let him choose what he wanted to do. A trip to Ikea identified that he wanted a raised bed and a sofa… Continue Reading
The 1,2,3 of English Worry Beads
I write a regular blog describing some of the situations I have to face as someone with depression and anxiety and how I have used worry beads to help me through them. I thought readers might find it useful if I was to describe which sets of worry beads I use. I am in the… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads
I mentioned in my last blog that in addition to my anxiety and depression I have also been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. One of the key issues for me is that I cannot stand by and see injustice. I therefore find myself in all sorts of battles that any normal person would not get involved… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads
I have a story to share with you that many will not believe, in fact I am not sure if I would believe it! When people see our worry beads they are surprised how nice they are even though many of them have seen pictures. We therefore decided that we need to get ourselves and… Continue Reading
Dieting with Worry Beads
15 stone 9 pound a loss of 5 pounds – Although this is another good loss that is not what I am so pleased about. I have stopped worrying about what I weigh and the task of dieting. The reason being I am happy with my body and my weight has actually become irrelevant. I still… Continue Reading
