Positive Psychologists have reported that doing acts of kindness tones the vagus nerve. @deetoo, I couldn't find your earlier post so not sure if this information is repetitive. But it's been established in science that giving to others helps the vagus nerve which runs throughout your body and connects the heart and the brain.
@suspira44, Re Vagus nerve -- Here is an exercise that I posted about a month ago:
I’m attaching a video of a simple exercise that can calm the sympathetic nervous system by stimulating the ventral branch of the vagus nerve. I received this from my physical therapist who does a lot of cranial/sacral therapy. The first time I tried it, I was having a major anxiety episode while trying to get to sleep, moving towards a panic attack. I was skeptical that this exercise would work and was surprised by how effective it was for me. I am now doing the exercise daily. If this resonates with you, perhaps it’s something you can add to your arsenal of coping mechanisms:
In case you'd like to read up on Rosenberg's work, here is a link to his book: https://www.amazon.com/Accessing-Healing-Power-Vagus-Nerve/dp/1623170249
I'm not claiming that it can work miracles, but I find it very helpful. My physical therapist, who also does extensive cranial sacral work and is a rolfer, really likes Rosenberg's approach.
@suspira44 and @ghandigirl, I can post more about it tomorrow.
Well, I just got back from a 5 hour visit to the ER. My husband's fever was really high, so I called his doctor who recommended that I take him to the hospital. He has the flu, Type A. There's also some gunk on his lung, so they gave him an antibiotic, as well as Tamiflu and something for his nausea.
Actually 5 hours at an ER isn't bad, especially considering this hospital is a major trauma center. Still, my nerves are shot from the sensory overload, and I do feel like I'm fighting something. If you are able, please send my hubby some good energy for his continued healing, and some protection for me so I don't get it.
Thanks, and nitey nite, y'all. ❤️ ? ❤️
maybe you should get on the tamiflu, too.
That stuff makes me feel really weird- and not in a good way- but it is still better than the flu, which is already in yr house.
love you, and of course will pray for you and Mr. Deetoo!
@deetoo Dearest One,
Glad the hubby is getting much needed care. At least they didn't send him home. Please take care of yourself. Maybe there is a family member, friend or neighbor who could help you disinfect the house a bit? At the very least, air the place out and wash all linens. Even when I lived in a cold climate I found this to be a helpful tactic to prevent disease spread. And even though I try to avoid heavy chemical use, the only one I embrace is Lysol - it really does kill most germs very well. When someone has a bug, I spray down all remotes, doorknobs, light switches, etc. Usually I "fumigate" and then open every window and air out. And I wipe down phones (especially cell phones) with rubbing alcohol. So yes, I'm a germaphobe, but I've created adaptations that really do work, after years of being sick all the time.
PS Despite my winter-long intermittent illness this year, no one else in my house caught it, thanks to using my OCD for good!
I am thinking of you and your husband tonight. What a rough winter you’ve had. I’m sending you both healing energy and love. May you rest well and wake feeling better. XO
@Deetoo I’m sending you and your hubby healing light. May it surround both of you and give you comfort and healing.
Thanks for the book and video recommendations. They are both fascinating and I realized that the place where I do my exercise must be working with some of these concepts. I find them really interesting and look forward to better understanding them and making use of them.