I find my stomach is holding foods and not releasing due to tension and I am wanting nutrition ideas to help this. I can see that potato chips are a "no" though they ARE good. I tried oatmeal this morning and it definitely helped and I was calmer. I need MUCH calming. Thanks, cadams
Medical researchers at Stanford's Medical School found that caregiving stress on the body lasts for as much as three *years* after the death of the loved one. Your body is showing symptoms now and it's good that you are listening to your body.
I think that each person has their own particular needs for digestion. Things that work for most people don't work for me at all. In fact they do the opposite. I can't eat oatmeal or too many dark greens like spinach. For others that works. I do quite well with things like peaches, nectarines, pears, melons, squash, peppers and a fair amount of water.
I don't go crazy with drinking fluids, but just make sure I drink enough. I read somewhere recently that the media and beverage companies have convinced the public that we are thirsting to death, when we aren't. lol
I will definitely take your suggestions to heart. I didn't know it would take some time for my body to regulate better. Makes sense. I also didn't know it would take 3 yrs. to recuperate. It helps to know all this so I can realize that it's just all part of the caregiving journey....... cadams
Improve your diet as others suggested. Its ok to treat youself to a few chips as a snack--that means portion control of limiting yourself to 10 chips or so. Also give up the soft drinks and alcohol if you do that now. Make sure you are drinking 8 glasses of liquids a day. Also limit dairy. Stress from caregiving takes a long time to recuperate from. Spend alot of quiet time outdoors to renew your spirit and quiet the soul.