Hi all. I'm making a few changing to the way I live right now. I've being going through some severe stress with DC having mental health problems, other close family having health issues and housing issues.
I've not been eating right and relying to much on alcohol as a self soother, but now realise I need to stop this and lead a healthier life as had a bit of a wake up call recently.
So what do you do to feel relaxed and healthy?
Obviously the alcohol is going to go - I'm going to stop altogether for a few weeks (might have a glass of wine at Christmas) but I'm too scared of doing my liver permanent damage so I think giving up will be straightforward enough. The main reason I was doing it was to help anxiety but I've started anti depressants and got a course of Valium for next couple of weeks, and I'm really determined with this one.
I need to eat better, but I have IBS and not all fruit and veg is kind to my stomach!
Also will try and walk outside more although my anxiety has been so bad I don't like being outside on my own but I do have a walking pad I can use for which is better than nothing
What do others do to help reduce stress and anxiety?