A friend has to have Botox injections once a quarter into her face near her right eye. She has been having them for some time except at her last appointment she was told that a nurse would now do them instead of her consultant. She was extremely nervous of having poison injected into her, as… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 15
This was probably the biggest challenge I have had since starting to use worry beads. Since designing the new worry beads I have been taking feedback from family and friends and it has been invaluable. We decided that we should research a broader audience and there is no better way than at a car boot… Continue Reading
Dieting with Worry Beads – 2nd Weigh-in
17st 13lb – No change. What a disappointment however the “no change” does not reflect the week I have had. Not only had I continued to have the ear infection but also an old ankle injury meant I was sedentary all week so dieting has been an almost impossible task. I have also continued my… Continue Reading
Worry Beads focus the mind?
You may be wondering why there is a question mark as part of the heading. You may be one of those people who think one of the benefits we take for granted with worry beads is that they focus the mind. I can bet that 99% of people think this is rubbish as it is… Continue Reading
Exams and Worry Beads
For some of us exams are a long way behind us however I have to admit I still wear the scars. Not only did I get stressed doing the exams but also whilst revising. What I thought was well documented when I re-visited to revise seemed all too confusing. It is only now that I realise… Continue Reading
Dieting with Worry Beads – 1st Weigh-in
17 stone 13 pounds, that is a 5 pound weight loss for my first week. I am absolutely delighted. I cannot say it has been easy but I got to work on my vices. I cut out biscuits, alcohol and sweets immediately. The first couple of days were horrendous but every time I wanted one… Continue Reading
Dieting with Worry Beads
I am ashamed to say I have let my weight get out of control again. I live quite sensibly however my vices are sweets, the occasional tipple, biscuits and deserts. On the plus side I do exercise when motivated and I don’t drink anything like as much as some. I do have a reasonable excuse for… Continue Reading
Feeding Your Worry Beads
OK, so this sounds a little strange, but please bear with me. English Worry Beads are constructed from natural components and as with leather goods and quality wooden furniture they need to be cared for. This can be done using yourself or conditioning products. OK so that sounds even stranger! Let us start with using… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 15
In a previous blog I had told of a rather nice side effect I have gained whilst using worry beads to manage my anxiety and depression, to stop picking scabs. My two old scars continue to fade and each time I look at them I feel proud of what I have achieved. I have to admit a… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 14
At the weekend I took my nine year old “Petrol Head” son to the Classic Car Restoration Show at the NEC. We went last year and we both enjoyed it so much that we decided to train there again this year. Some how I had forgotten to buy the train tickets beforehand. I normally do… Continue Reading
