What can you do to not be restless? I get restless very easily when I don't do something I like. In the winter it's easier because then I go snowboarding or driving my snowmobile. But now it's not as easy. I try not to think about it and just take it easy and watch a movie, read the bible or something like that but pretty quickly the thoughts fly away and I get restless. When I'm restless, I also get low self-esteem, which makes me seek validation from others. I really want to find ways to be able to handle it. Do you have ideas?
Of course, I talk to my friends about this too, but they are not Christians so I don't always get the answers I want.
From a nutritionist point of view, a couple things that helped me personally were magnesium, calcium and vitamin D3. D3 is found in the skin of fish like salmon. The best way to get it is like in that beautiful photo at the top of the forum. It's absolutely free too. Sunlight exposure is God's way of providing this important nutrient. When our skin is exposed to sunshine, D3 is produced. This helps with us feel positive, calm and is required for uptake of calcium and magnesium.
Memorize those, because if you are a teenager, you'll need to get plenty of it to make your bones strong. Many teens have osteoporosis from not getting enough sunlight and minerals including those that help us be calm and relaxed. When you spend time outside with short sleeves to replace computer and TV time, you'll become healthier than your friends at school. This is especially important because you live so far north and summers are short.
Where do I find magnesium and calcium? Supplements that are the right kind. Many are not good enough to benefit, so it matters what compound. One brand name is a drink mix called Calm. It's decent quality and might be available in your grocery store.
The other sources are dark leafy greens. In my yard dandelions are growing. I pick them where I haven't sprayed the trees. They are common here and in Europe. I'm not sure if you have them, but if you ever want to try, make it a project with you and your foster parents. Just make sure that there are no toxic look alikes and there's been no weed killers used before. Every part is edible from the yellow flowers to the roots. I mix them with store bought greens because I didn't grow them this year. Some tolerate colder weather if they are started soon enough in a little garden or bigger planters.
There's another thing that helps.
Exercise is a good way to burn off stress. If you have scenic areas near home that you can walk, bike or jog to with a sister, I would do that every day. You'll get sunshine, exercise, fresh clean air and if you are still in summer, go barefoot for a little bit or work on a small garden with your hands. There is something special about contact with the soil that is amazing for reducing restlessness.
Speaking of amazing, that mountain range around the lake is amazing! I don't think I've seen a prettier place in Europe from all the movies and pictures I've seen. There must be a lot of tourists that vacation there.
If you think any of these would be helpful, Share it with your folks, Print this out or write on paper and take it with you. Make a plan if you decide to do these too. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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