Health and Sanity Check-Ins

[sprocketta]

Things are crazy now. I think we are all trying to stay healthy and maintain sanity as well. I thought I would start this thread so folks can check in and discuss how they're doing. I want all my BIC friends to be okay. I will kick this off with a first post. Take care of yourself lovelies.

[sister13]

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to pop in and say hi! Like many of you, struggling these days with stress and uncertainty about our country and the economy. I have been so busy keeping up with work with family demands and travel (which is lovely but tiring!), I haven't been here much and I miss everyone. I definitely feel mentally drained and haven't been getting my skincare and makeup routines in either! I just wanted to check in and send hugs to everyone else who may be feeling down and drained these days. 

Personal positives include the garden entering Year 3 (Years 1 & 2 for some plantings) and our baby girl growing and thriving! Also, a lot of excitement with graduations and family celebrations. Anyway, hang in there everyone and take care of yourselves! 

xoxoxo   

[lmaster]

Miss you bunches!!! @sister13 positive vibes for you 🤗

[danielledanielle]

We miss ya @sister13 , take care of yourself, too and we're always here

[curlychiquita]

I understand how busy life can be, @sister13! Your garden sounds lovely. Enjoy yourself and try to rest, too. Good luck! 🍀 

[Titian06]

How ironic, I was thinking about you yesterday, @sister13 ! 🥰  Missing you!  Hope issues settle down soon.  I didn't know you had a baby!  Congratulations! 🥳  I am so thrilled for you!  Best wishes!  (Yes, lots of exclamation marks.)

[CorgiMommy]

@sister13 sounds like you have a full life, try to take care of yourself and enjoy your baby!  

[SportyGirly125]

@sister13 love and miss you on here 💕

[Titian06]

@curlychiquita - I know you took down what you posted.  I completely agree with the "affirmations"!  I haven't been on BIC for two or three weeks due to the stress and anxiety I'm going through.  I want to retire, but it's not feasible at this point.  If the crap that's going on continues much longer, I may do it anyway just to get away from it and hope everything works out...not the best idea.

[curlychiquita]

@Titian06 and @faeriegirl, yes, that’s what I’m doing! Holding on tight and trying to power it out! Thank you so much for your note, @Titian06! 🩷

[faeriegirl]

@Titian06  Stress and anxiety is the reason I haven’t been as active on here too. The constant uncertainty is terrifying. I can’t even consider retiring so I will have to stick it out and hope for the best. 

[Titian06]

I'm sorry @faeriegirl !  It's so distressing.  Making a decision based on other people's stupidity is not the answer.  I definitely feel for you! (((HUG)))

[heartsforluv]

I’ve been more and more confused about my feelings and can’t figure out why I feel certain things. I’m also struggling with body issues and comparing myself to others, which I know is a terribly bad habit, but I find myself doing it over and over again. I hope everyone else is doing okay !!

[faeriegirl]

@heartsforluv  I hope you are feeling better today! ❤️ 

[dinadore]

I'm having trouble sleeping and have increased anxiety. I've never had this before and now I feel pretty bad. Before this my dog ​​started acting pretty irritable and it turned out he had fleas. I found Nexgard Without Vet Prescription  

which should help him feel better. I hope this helps I will have -1 problem.

[curlychiquita]

I’m sorry to hear this, @dinadore! 🩷 Exercise helps me with my anxiety, but if that doesn’t work you you, seeing a doctor may help. It can be a regular doctor, or an online telehealth doctor, it doesn’t need to be a specialist.  Good luck! 🍀

[danielledanielle]

Hmmm, hope you're resting at the moment @dinadore , if not browse some threads here.  Sometimes anxiety warrants a distraction, it doesn't address what's causing it head on, but it gives you relief and maybe you can attack the issue later.

Some threads to browse

Pet Paradise 

2025 Skincare Check-In Challenge: Week 2 - Share your favorite masks! Re: What's on your plate? 

What are you watching? (Don't be a spoil sport - spoiler your spoilers) What are things “besides beauty” that are beautiful? 

[Titian06]

@danielledanielle @dinadore - Another thread that might be helpful is BIC Book Club!!!  Reading a good book is helpful for both insomnia and anxiety.  Ask me how I know! 🥱  I'm sorry you're having these issues, I know them well.  YT has some nice binaural sleep videos...play with the audio low, the screen enlarged, and the brightness set to low and let it run all night.  I've been getting some of my best sleep ever.  You may have to try different ones until you find the sounds that you find relaxing (I particularly like crickets and rain on drums).  This in turn will help with your anxiety.

[peculiarzmakeup]

Hi Wonderful BIC’ers! 
I am experiencing health challenges that are impacting me far more then anticipated and need to make it my priority to take care of them. I really hope to be back to this wonderful community soon, that I apppreciate so much. I want to be able to engage. I don’t have my full energy. But I have to make health my priority at this time. I can’t wait to join in again soon. I really have learned so much here and met so many great folks! ❤️❤️❤️ I appreciate it here so much. Thank you for allowing me to share this. 

[curlychiquita]

Good luck, @peculiarzmakeup! 🍀  I hope you feel better soon!

[Titian06]

I'm sorry to hear you're having issues, @peculiarzmakeup !  You need to do what's best for you.  We'll still be here when you get back.  Best wishes and positive vibes ~~~ !  (((HUG)))