I went for a massage last night; for what I thought would be a tranquil, soothing hour of
Yani and lavender scented oils. I anticipated dozing off during my 50 minutes of complete self-absorption (as I typically do) and possibly being awakened by my own deep breathing.
Nope. The massage therapist put two hands on me for approximately 5 seconds and remarked, “What the heck is going on? You’ve got enormous knots!” And, just like that, my 50 minutes of bliss disappeared.
Poof!… dreams turned to vapor.
Instead of Yani, I heard heavy metal as her fingers and elbows poked deep into my neck and upper back. She chattered happily as the torture ensued, although I was really unable to respond to much. My sole purpose of breathing wasn’t to speak~ it became more like that funky breathing they teach you to use when in childbirth. I was in survival mode.
“Is that too uncomfortable?”
“Oh, no, it’s fine” (groan) “This is great…really great”
“You’re going to feel amazing tomorrow”
“uh-huh…” (internal scream) “This is great….really great”
The truth is that when she finished, I stood up and noticed the difference right away. I had been walking around with this bundled mass of muscles and hadn’t even realized it!
It’s remarkable to me how much our bodies can be affected by every day stress~ money, kids, traffic, bosses, errands, relationships, etc. Just last week, lab reports came back that indicated by adrenal glands show signs of stress. What?? I had never even heard of this and now I’m consumed with making sure my adrenals are protected from any upset. How in the world is that supposed to happen? I live on Earth in 2012 ~ my adrenals are going to have to figure out a way to adapt.
OR…. I’m going to have to figure out a way to stop stressing. Maybe more massages?
OR….
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones” Proverbs 3:5-8
That’s definitely the way to go. Release the stress. Release the stress. Release the stress. I’m going to repeat that to myself until I really start to do it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to get some ibuprofen and ice packs.
Be blessed,
Amy
Amy, don’t worry so much about your adrenals. Almost everyone’s adrenals are stressed. I learned this 2.5 years ago from Dr. Springer at http://www.lifeworkswellnesscenter.com. The reason I went to see him was because I was tired all the time and my regular MD couldn’t figure out why. He sure did. There are several supplements that work, but to know which one works for “you” is where Dr. Springer comes in. I have learned how to do it was well if you’re interested. I’m taking Drenamin right now. But, in the past I’ve been on Adrenal Complex and another one that I can’t remember. Works like a charm. Let me know if you have any more questions about this.