Remembering to keep 'well'

I have not been up to my usual self for the last four days. 

My small problems with anxiety have been interrupting things and building without me really noticing.  My mum went on holiday to Amsterdam this morning, something that has made me anxious in the past, but that was a long time ago. 

It's been over seven years since the last time her going on holiday has caused me anxiety.  These days I find myself enjoying more independence, saving money on dishwasher detergent and eating as much steak as I want when she holidays.  So I've been sat down, chilling, playing on my phone since getting home from work, waiting for the anxiety to pass.  The whole day I've been wondering whats wrong, and thinking to myself 'I thought I was over this sort of thing'. 

And then it occurred to me.

Since the hecticness of looking after my nieces for a week two weeks ago, I have neglected to remember to do things to keep well.  I have found, and even written about (in an article on this website, click on the article page with the picture of Lake Como and scroll down) the importance of doing small, regular things to keep well.  If you don't keep up small amounts of effort to stay well when you have had and recovered from a mental illness, you increase the risk of having a partial or more acute relapse. 

Keeping well by doing small things is essential for me, it's very easy really - just remember to do it!    

Aside from that things are okay.  Except from tooth pain.  I have sensitive teeth and recently tried switching toothpaste.  I have sensitive teeth because, according to my dentist, I spent a few years constantly snacking on Satsumas without realising that the acid in them can wear away tooth enamel.  Sensitive toothpaste works in one of two ways, it either deadens the nerves, relieving pain - or it fills the holes that lead to the nerves, relieving pain. 

I tried switching, which hasn't worked, so I'm going to switch back and hope I feel better, if I don't I fear it might be time for some serious tooth extraction, as most of my left side is painful.  I'm sure the dentist can suggest something though.

To end on a lighter note, congrats to Prince Harry and Meghan.  I've always liked them.