By I didn’t sleep well last night. Sleep is crucial with my type of CP. When I woke up, I was out of sorts. Tears were close for no other reason than to let go of frustration. I know it probably seems like I’m always positive, but I do have tough days in general and with my condition. The most important part is to take days like today and turn them into positives. I thought I would share some of what I do to make myself less out of sorts with you all because I know I’m not the only one who feels out of sorts now and then. I consider the suggestions below a part of my self care.
- Taking a hot shower to help relax tense muscles
- Reaching out to some of my chosen siblings to talk out how I feel
- Writing down how I feel in my journal
- Stretching to get my body moving even when I don’t do full out exercise
- Cuddles with Coco (my dog)
- Laughing at Coco’s antics that I think she does just to hear me laugh
- Having a cup of coffee or hot chocolate
- Taking some deep breathes to help relax as well