It's so helpful to all of us to discover what helps us to remain stable. This is usually more than meds and/or therapy.

Before meeting up with some very physically disabling medical conditions, I did manage stress and mood through a very athletic life. I lived to play sports, to run, to bike, to ski, etc. Ever since i have had physical limitations so severely, I have not been able to return to that level of activity.

I have really struggled to find alternatives which work as well for me as did exercise. I still try new things and/or try older approaches with new variations, etc.

I want to thank Fern for setting up this thread to help each of us to become more cognizant of our mind-body connection. and of the important role this balance may play in our becoming less stressed and potentially more stabile. This approach has reminded many of us that we do, indeed, have physical bodies, that we can master "grounding" and we can have a positive effect on body image.

I, for one, am grateful to fern . I am very appreciative of her taking the time to share her insights . She freely offers these insights and compassionately raises consciousness on creative and healthy ways of managing many seemingly difficult challenges..

With Love and Gratitude ~