Namaste In Bed

Namaste in bed… you see this slogan everywhere now-a-days & I can totally understand the sentiment of this statement. I posted this week on social media about something that has come up recently in my life. I felt it was important to share, especially after hearing a heartbreaking story about a friend who may lose their job after suffering a mental breakdown. I won’t share the details, but this really struck a nerve with me. I recently was diagnosed with mild anxiety & obsessive compulsive disorder. Both mild so I’m only slightly neurotic. lol. I say that jokingly, but it’s something that affects so many people. Mental illness is not always taken seriously by those who don’t suffer from it themselves and it can be hard for them to understand. I write this to say that if yourself are suffering or someone close to you, the best thing you can do is asked for help. It’s not always easy being the friend, lover, or family member of those who suffer either, just as it’s not easy being the one who actually has a mental illness. So ask for help.. or if you are the one close by just push them to seek help. It’s the best decision I’ve made in a while. My head’s clear, I’m relaxed, and I can focus on doing things that I’ve wanted to do for years.. well, most of the time anyway! We all have our moments … right?!?! hahaha

This is me

If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness, contact: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/What-Can-I-Do

On to more fun things..likeeee the staying in bed part!!! Who doesn’t like staying in bed? So many good things can happen in bed, am I right? *wink wink* I had a lazy Saturday in bed this past weekend. Full on puppy cuddling, football watching, snack eating, beer drinking kind of Saturday. We all need those from time to time. In my post this week I also asked about what things you all do to chill out and relax. I’d love to hear more of these so bring them on! Reading and writing are both great escapes for me. I have written a lot recently. Most of you have read a few of my writing exerts so I think you know it’s pretty risqué to say the least so that let’s off some steam!! I also started a new book this week too I picked up while grocery shopping. The Girl On the Train. I’m deep into it and hardly put it down. I also love to cook. Cooking and baking is a great way to focus on nothing, but ingredients & steps of the recipe. Of course, staying in bed… and the best part about bed, sexy time… is definitely a great way to relax!!! A couple of weeks ago I started doing yoga. I’ve always done it here and there between other workouts if I happen to feel like staying for a class or something at the gym, but not consistently. In fact, when I’m done writing this I am going to do a yoga video! You can find so many great YouTube videos for workouts and things like yoga, etc… thank goodness for YouTube!! Anyway, I have rambled on enough. Feel free to leave comments, message me, whatever .. I want to hear what YOU do to relax and chill out… and until then… Namaste everyone!!!