Question: Dear Luise. I’m 17 years old and I am completing year 12 at the moment. I was just wondering, I have been continuously feeling this funny feeling in my stomach and its not a sickness type feeling. It just sits around and doesn’t seem to go away. I know that when I feel anxious it is worse but no matter what, even if I’m not in immediate ‘danger’ as such, I feel it. Its almost like butterflies but its more of an emotional pain, like I am anxious, worried, nervous or upset. It feels as though I have all of this extra energy just hanging around inside me. I know that it does not feel as though I am sick. It is more apprehension and anxiety. I just don’t know what to do about it! Its like I have a huge ball of energy inside my stomach. I know for me I can very easily pick up on other people’s feelings, moods and states of mind…always…which is highly frustrating as a lot of the time I take it on board and often then take it personally. So this could be part of it…but I am not sure that quite covers it. I am very, very spiritual and I’m a crystal/indigo child too. If I could maybe also just have a bit of advice on how to help people in need of spiritual healing and/or how to continue raising my own consciousness. All my life I have wanted to be a teacher and just help and inspire people to grow and learn. I know that’s why I’m here. I’m 17 and already know my purpose in life yet I can’t even shake all of this extra energy off! Luise, if you could help me that would so very much appreciated. C.
Answer: Dear C.: Ask ten people about this and you’ll get ten different answers. The only way I know of to address what you are describing (that is safe) is regular exercise; as in running, joining a gym or going to Curves, doing a treadmill at home every single day…or you can get good video workouts on DVD.
First you need to have a thorough physical exam, of course, to make sure you’re OK. If you can, though, don’t let anyone start you on any medication to control it. (Others may disagree with me on that, I just think you can make things worse that way.)
When you get the all clear, medically, set up a daily, strenuous (really make yourself sweat) exercise regimen. You may need to stay on it all of you life to keep yourself in balance.
At seventeen you are way ahead of the pack. Once you get a handle on this, you can stay there and “make a difference.” You’re well on your way! Blessings, Luise
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