For the first time

July 22, 2009 at 6:40 PM (arch suports/Plantar Fasciitis, sitting/self-hypnosis)

in about three weeks, my Plantar Fasciitis did not hurt my feet so much I stumbled when I got out of bed. There was barely a twinge. I‘m not sure how much the Emu/Helichrysum oil mixture (E/HOM) is doing because I did change a couple of things too.

First, because of desk/chair demotions and my compact body, I cannot sit in the ergonomically correct 90˚ angle position. My feet dangle but, in fact, I’ve never felt comfortable that way. I even had one anal retentive teacher in seventh grade who complained to my mother about the way I sat in class!!! Anyway, I’ve been sitting cross-legged which, not only smashes my feet from both sides but also makes them go to sleep!!! I decided I needed a footstool. I’ve got a make-shift one right now but I need a real one.

Second, I noticed that, not only my arches but my Achilles tendons were hurting when I would get out of bed or get up from sitting down for a while. I realize now what this thing is for. Never, in all the time I’ve had Plantar Fasciitis has stretching my Achilles tendons helped. Nor have I ever before experienced pain in them. So, I’m been making an effort to stretch them several times a day.

Sitting:
I didn’t remember yesterday but I did remember today. Today was kind the kind of experience I’m use to. My mind was going in a million different directions and nothing I saw made much sense. Plus, I kept drifting off to sleep.

This is why it’s difficult for me to do it at all. I know I just need to keep plugging away at it but…perfectionism sucks!!!

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