Some days I just feel... odd. Like I can't quite get my body and mind on the same page. It's like there's something else in charge of my body. My mind feels awake, but my body feels sluggish and uncooperative. Sometimes it's even painful. I had no idea that this was one of the symptoms of chronic anxiety. I may not be aware of what is agitating my body, but it's there. My body gets louder and louder with it until I pay attention, and sometimes, by then it's a full-blown anxiety attack. Now that's an attention getter! I use the strategies (tools) I have learned from my therapist and my meds if that doesn't work. The best possible scenario is to catch it while it's mild, realize what's going on and take care of it early. That requires paying attention to myself, which requires self-love. Love yourself first, and you'll have more capacity to love others, and to care properly for yourself.
Love, Cheri
