(personal) Yet another doctor's appointment today

[vg_ford]

Today was neurology, in preparation for a sleep study. My primary care doctor is concerned because of the fact that I keep waking up during the night. So far, I've seen the PC (who is also my OB/GYN), my nutritionist and now my neurologist. All three of them have said the same thing.

"You know what the problem is? Stress! When/how do you relax?"

Um, I don't, anymore. Somehow, along the way, I forgot how. So I turn to the Internet's wisdom.

Any suggestions on relaxing? What do you do to relax?

Comments

[shellyinseattle.livejournal.com]

Walk in nature. Yoga. Both are documented in scientific studies to work at stress reduction as well as added benefits like flexibility, weight reduction, etc.

I find I'm pretty good at the walks, not so good at maintaining a yoga schedule. But I'll vouch for both, which I've used at various times. The walks have an additional benefit for me -- they help me tackle any problem including writer's block.

If you want something a little more hardcore, martial arts and other exercise routines work, too.

Good luck!

[vg-ford.livejournal.com]

I need to start my walks again after work. And I tried yoga before - it was wonderful, but I feel awkward doing it as large as I am. I should find a class around me.