Weddingbee boards

Awww! Poor Sweeney2Be! I know exactly how you feel! About 5 days before the wedding it's like the bottom dropped out of my stomach! I had been ectatic up until that point. (You know like that annoying bride who comes up to people and starts jumping up and down yelling "only XX days till the wedding!!!") But then it all stopped and I got really nervous. I think it's totally understandable. This wedding is something that you have been putting your heart and soul into for many, many months!

My recommendations... eat light... get good rest (benedril will knock me out so I can sleep if I'm having a hard time)... make as many lists as will help keep you sane... and if you are still having problems plan something for the morning of that will help you stay calm and "present". My friend came over and lead a grounding ritual, but someone who can lead a simple yoga or stretching class would be good too, or maybe plan to go for a run that monring. Whatever usually helps you fight anxiety, do it! And be careful with alcohol in the next few days. You may think it's going to help you calm down, but it can oftin have the reverse effect for me.

Good luck honey! We can't wait to see pictures!

Oh and along the lines of natural remedies... I have the roll on aromatherapy stuff from Bath and Body Works, the Stress Relief one which is Eucalyptus and Spearment. It works like a charm for me. I'm not sure if it's actually the aromatherapy or just the fact that I'm taking a moment to breath deeply, but it does work!

I find that when I'm stressed or anxious that doing things that force me to focus purely on that very moment help a lot. Activities like yoga and Pilates force to to think about only what my body is doing at that very minute, because if I don't I won't be able to hold the poses or move my muscles properly. I am guaranteed for at least an hour to not think of whatever it is that is making me anxious.

Lots of red wine helps, too

Ginger calms my nervous-upset tummy very well!  You can get it from any health food store.  It usually comes in a caplet.  Ginger beer (it's non-alcoholic) or tea is also very good for the tummy.

For nerves...it sounds like you need a spa day  Even if it's just turning your bathroom into spa with candles and warm bath...and hinting for a massage from the FI!

Good luck with everything!!!