17 stone 10 pounds – A loss of three pounds this week and a relief after last weeks stand still. I have stuck with my abstentions and no sweets biscuits or alcohol have passed my lips, using worry beads to replace them. I am missing the biscuits and sweets, the alcohol has been the easiest. … Continue Reading
Hospital Appointment Nerves and Worry Beads
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
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 13
Not a new trick, a new skill. Summer is on its way, as I found a beautiful sunny afternoon, even though it is still March. I decided to go for a walk and enjoy the countryside. The trouble with the beginning of better weather is it is easy to get carried away. Some years ago I… 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