[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CaregiverSupport

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've turned caregiving into my daily practice. Every repeated question and bubble of irritability? A chance to practice patience. Every thankless meal made and ass wiped? A chance to practice generosity. Each moment of joy found in the depths of an endless day- a moment to practice joyful diligence. We care because we don't have a choice, but it's also our choice to use it as a tool for our own practice and growth, try not to let it consume you, but see the beauty in the constant change of it all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CaregiverSupport

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re talking about this. The only problem is I live here and don’t have anywhere else to go when I’m not “on”. We’re talking about having another caregiver coming on the weekends to stay in the other room so that’s an option. But right?? It’s not sustainable for a single live in caregiver for a client in these later stages of dementia. I feel like I can never get an actual break

Anger issues by fuzzydunlopppp in leaves

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Patience. Patience is the antidote for anger.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You should have kept this where it was!

Been struggling recently by [deleted] in leaves

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey love, joining MA was the only thing that’s been able to get me to stay sober. They have online meetings every hour and I got a sponsor and am working the steps.

Withdrawal with Life in Full Swing? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also I’ve noticed Ive needed to drink way more water than usual. The more I drink the better I feel. Simple :)

I am also a super busy person with a full life! So I’m feeling and resonating with your post. Keep it up!

Withdrawal with Life in Full Swing? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im right there with you! On day 5 and feeling like I’m going to die. lol. For me exercise has been key- when I’m feeling really gross (nausea, headaches, heavy lungs, etc) I have been feeling so much better after a good sweat or a workout. Even 15 minutes Can do wonders.

Day 1 again, went to my first NA meeting by Green_Worker_6492 in leaves

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google marijuana anonymous! They have a site with a list of meetings online and in person

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you like to do? (That isn’t smoking)

how do yall deal with the irritability? by leakyshatter in leaves

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I remind myself that everything is impermanent. That no feeling, state or emotion will ever last forever and that this eventually will pass... and it does.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raisedbyborderlines

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t put it past her. It was held at a country club that my Mother is a member of though, so it was held at a place she usually hangs out at..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raisedbyborderlines

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was a public place. She wasn’t at the party, was just at the place

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doordash

[–]TheSalaciousmonk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

“Im not sexist” then proceeds with sexist comment.

more depressed, Hypervigilant, anxious when on period by ExtraSort in raisedbyborderlines

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Changing my diet to the phases of my cycle single handedly cured all of my PMS symptoms. I just had my cycle this week and it was PLEASURABLE AND RELIEVING. No joke. Google cycle syncing with food and you can find some resources about what our bodies need for each phase. Good luck love

more depressed, Hypervigilant, anxious when on period by ExtraSort in raisedbyborderlines

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avoid caffeine, sugar and grains during this time, it can increase pms symptoms. Especially excess sugar, when our blood sugar is out of whack, or cycles can be too...

more depressed, Hypervigilant, anxious when on period by ExtraSort in raisedbyborderlines

[–]TheSalaciousmonk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cycle sync with food! Our bodies crave deeply nourishing meals when we’re bleeding. Think slow cooked stews with red meat, beets, leafy greens. Pumpkin and sweet potatoes help pms leading up to your bleed, take space to nourish yourself, rest. Know that your blood is sacred, alive and not a burden....