3 ways to avoid the post- bank holiday fear

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Just remember, we’re all in it together ladies!

The Tuesday back after a bank holiday is usually wracked with The Fear. We can handle sick tummies, headaches and dehydration pains but The Fear is the one that gets us every time. So if you’re suffering today we feel your pain! We’re experts at minimising the effects of a party-hardy weekend at this stage though – here’s our top tips for beating the dreaded Fear

1. Remember – Nobody thinks about you as much as you think about yourself
What sounds like harsh advise is actually an excellent lesson in overcoming the overwhelming feeling that you may have said/done something drastic. Think about it – do you spend the following week pouring over what your friends said and did? No! If you even remember you chalk it up to them having few drinks and no more. Apply the same logic to yourself – everyone is wallowing in their own self pity and not thinking about you, we promise!

2. Make Plans
If a stern talking to yourself doesn’t do it you need to look to outside forces. Get up, have a shower, get dressed and get out. Making plans will keep your mind off that pit of self loathing lurking in your belly. Go for coffee with friends, visit your family, hug a baby or cuddle a dog. Do literally anything except sit on your own in the dark trawling Netflix. It seems like the most attractive option but makes you feel worse about yourself. Ironic, huh?

3. Replenish
You’ll want to eat crap, it’s only natural – but this is the worst thing you can do for your body and mind when in the grips of The Fear. we’ve once eaten three takeaways in one day on the back of a hangover so we’re speaking from experience when we tell you to skip the 3-in-1 and go for something a bit more healthy to get back on track sooner. Have a stash of coconut water ready to go, it replaces essential electrolytes, grab a smoothie and keep lashing into the water. When you can think about food go for something simple and nourishing like scrambled eggs. You’ll be right as rain in no time!

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