Talking To Others

Going to a support group can be really hard,, but talking over the phone or computer to someone who understands is of great benefit. It's good to hear that someone else is going through what you are, and that you definitely aren't crazy, and it is "NOT ALL IN YOUR HEAD" Come join me and others who suffer with PAD, on the Agoraphobia Board.

Bach Flower Essences

Please note: I in no way support any claims made by the Bach Centre and am not "pushing" the use of their product. I want to make this information available as an option for you to look into.

The Bach Flower Essences are a system of 38 Flower Essences that corrects emotional imbalances: negative emotions are restored with positive. The Bach Flower Essences are 100% safe and natural, also in conjunction with herbs, homeopathy and medications; safe for everyone, also children, pregnant women, pets, elderly and even plants.

Massage Therapy

The Benefits of Massage:

Apart from the obvious pleasure of receiving a massage, the actual effect on the body is quite dramatic. The benefits are many and all contribute to the definite feeling of well-being experienced by the person being massaged. The following is a list of the most important beneficial effects of a massage.

• Massage dilates the blood vessels - improving the circulation and relieving congestion throughout the body.
• Massage acts as a mechanical cleanser - stimulating lymph circulation and hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris.
• Massage relaxes muscle spasm and relieves tension.
• Massage increases blood supply and nutrition to muscles - without adding to their load of toxic lactic acid, produced during voluntary muscle contraction.
• Massage therefore prevents the buildup of harmful 'fatigue' products resulting from strenuous exercise or injury.
• Massage improves muscle tone - and helps prevent muscular atrophy resulting from forced inactivity.
• Massage can compensate (partially) for lack of exercise - especially in persons who are forced to remain inactive due to unfortunate circumstances such as injury, illness or age. Massage helps return venous blood to the heart and so eases the strain on it.
• Massage may have a sedative or stimulating effect on the body - depending on the type and length of massage given.
• Massage increases nutrition of the tissues - as a result of improving general circulation. This also causes increased interchange of substances between the blood and tissue cells heightening tissue metabolism.
• Massage increases excretion of fluids and waste products via the kidneys - such as inorganic phosphorus and salt.
• Massage stretches connective tissue, improves its circulation and nutrition - breaking down or preventing the formation of adhesions and hence reduces the danger of fibrosis.
• Massage improves circulation and nutrition of joints - hastening the elimination of harmful deposits. This helps lessen inflammation and swelling of joints and so alleviates pain.
• Massages disperse edema following injury to ligaments and tendons - lessening pain and facilitating movement.
• Massage makes you feel GOOD.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the art and science of helping living things toward wholeness and balance using the essential oils which can be extracted from plants.

Lavender, whether in candles, flowers, essential oils, used in the bath or sprayed in the air or on your pillow. Some say that putting lavender essential oil on a cotton ball and putting it in your pillow helps you sleep easier.

Other calming scents

• Bay Essential Oil
• Jasmine
• Patchouli
• Rosemary
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver Essential Oil
• Cedar (or Cedarwood)
• Relaxing Teas
• Chamomile
• Lemon Balm
• Skullcap
• Valerian

Please remember: Before trying any of the therapies or treatments for panic attacks, panic disorder here, discuss them with your doctor.

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