The Ataxia Rollercoaster: How to Have a Smoother Ride with the Ups, Down & Loop-the-Loops of Life Ellen Sichel, BS.

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The Ataxia Rollercoaster: How to Have a Smoother Ride with the Ups, Down & Loop-the-Loops of Life Ellen Sichel, BS

Disclaimer  The information provided by speakers in any presentation made as part of the 2016 NAF Annual Ataxia Conference is for informational use only.  NAF encourages all attendees to consult with their primary care provider, neurologist, or other health care provider about any advice, exercise, therapies, medication, treatment, nutritional supplement, or regimen that may have been mentioned as part of any presentation.  Products or services mentioned during these presentations does not imply endorsement by NAF.

Presenter Disclosures  List Speaker(s)  The following personal financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this presentation existed during the past 12 months:  No relationships to disclose or list

The Ataxia Rollercoaster How to Have a Smoother Ride with the Ups, Downs & Loop-the-Loops of Life

Why I do, what I do… My stress & pain began at a very young age. (maybe my bun was too tight)

What do you find stressful? Remember, stress comes from both happy and challenging times.

What do you do to de-stress? Vacation Bath Retirement Yoga class Exercise A stiff drink!? Massage Read It doesn’t last- Why? You take yourself with you!

Your stress comes not from the event, but from your reaction to the event. When you react you are either in the past or future, not where your feet are planted.

The Culprit is… Your Mind 40, ,000 thoughts per day The mind loves to be entertained You cannot force thoughts to stop Tendency to become forgetful, scattered, reactionary

The Solution Simple? Yes… Easy? No.

Calm your mind Meditation Paying attention, focusing your mind What is Mindfulness? Cultivating non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. Observation without judgment Embracing all that is in any given moment.

Benefits of Mindfulness Calm the mind Improve coping skills for pain/ emotions Decrease stress symptoms Improve quality of life Increase spiritual well-being

Be where your feet are planted…

How? Riding the Waves vs. Battling the Waves

Riding the Waves Noticing the wavelike motion, rather than trying to change what is happening, gives you the ability to stay out of reaction It is what it is, while it is, the way it is, until it changes – and it will change.

Battling the Waves Fight or flight response Habitual pattern of reacting Adversely affects overall health

Riding the Waves is Effective for… Pain Emotions Thoughts Fatigue

Let’s experiment with riding the waves of breath… What did you notice?

Benefits of Breathing Techniques Physical: Oxygenates the body Lowers pain Aids digestion Eases muscle tension Increases stamina Improves sleep Emotional : C alms the mind Calms nervous system Uplifts mood Improves clarity

Let’s take breath a bit further… What did you notice?

Remember You are so Much More Than a Patient or Caregiver (iceberg analogy)

Solution Time! Let’s get a game plan … Begin each day with a short practice Each day look for simple ways to fill up and recharge What do you enjoy that you no longer do? Can you stay present with your tasks? Commitment time!

No time? No problem! fill up with daily tasks

Let’s put this all together with a story

Custom Calm | | Thank You! Stay in touch – (770) Book – Splash into Calm Virtual No B.S. book club