For those of you that pay attention to the dates of my posts you will have noticed that I have not updated this diary of events when I have used worry beads to control my illness for some time. This is because there has not been a major event when I feel compelled to take… Continue Reading
Stainless Steel Chain with Worry Beads
This discovery was like finding a “Million Pound Note” in my back pocket. That said I am not bothered about money but what this discovery means is that I can now produce worry beads that are almost indestructible. The kangaroo leather I wrote about in a previous blog is incredibly tough but merely the word… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads
At last I have done it! A few weeks ago I decided to list English Worry Beads on Amazon. I had been putting it off as I suspected it was going to be highly stressful. Boy was I right. I can cope with lots of actions needed to get a listing but what I can’t… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads
I must be feeling confident as I committed myself to a challenge that is way outside my comfort zone. A couple we know were celebrating their fifteenth wedding anniversary and decided to have a bash at a local social club. They normally held quite large events at their home but this was obviously far larger… 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
Flying with Worry Beads
Several people have suggested to me that worry beads might be an effective distraction for nervous flyers. I had not seriously thought of this until after my parent’s renewal of their vows at St Paul’s Cathedral. The chaplain stopped for a few minutes to pass the time with us. She mentioned that she was sorting… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety and Depression – Update 12
Start the Day Right – It is funny how something good, comes out of something bad. A couple of days ago I had to look back through some old records to a time when my anxiety and depression were horrific. I have been in a “good place” for weeks so felt strong enough to do what I… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 11
For those who also suffer from anxiety and depression you will probably get anxious whenever you go to the doctors. I have a fantastic doctor who is very supportive however, I still find myself getting anxious. I suppose it is the unknown of what they might say and how it might affect my life. I want to… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 10
In Update 9 I told of my trip to St Paul’s Cathedral for my parents to re-new their vows. It was a stressful day not just for the things that happened but also it made me remember back to my childhood. As part of the celebrations my parents also booked for the whole family, grandchildren… Continue Reading