I can’t cope

@Jynx Are you around?

@Captain24 Just saw your post that you did at the same time I did. Sitting with you too. Glad you are working through your safety plan.

Please tag if I can help talk you through or distract or something. Put yourself first.

I feel sick

@Captain24 i hear you sweet. Can you have some little sips of water and try to take some deep breaths?

Hey @Captain24,

I am around on the forums tonight. It sounds like you've been through a really intense moment, and it's great to hear you're working through your safety plan. 🌻

How are you feeling now? Have any kind of grounding or breathing techniques helped in the past?

We're here to hold space for you 🌴🥀

Hi @c-user1999

Im not doing well right now. I feel so sick, I feel so lost.

I’ve tried an icy pole, I’ve tried holding ice (I despise that!) I’ve tried a cold can of coke, I can’t concentrate to count breathing. I’ve been barefoot on the grass, I’ve walked under the sprinkler. I’ve tried a few things.

I'm, glad you've been able to try a few grounding techniques @Captain24 , even while feeling sick. You know that takes a lot of strength when everything feels heavy 🌛🌷

It's okay to take things moment by moment. The community is here for you, and you don't have to carry this alone. 💐🌴

You're doing more then you realise just by reaching out and trying these things. 🍁

I hear you @Captain24 .

Sometimes I find screaming/crying into a pillow helpful to release the feelings I can't put words to, that hold up inside and just need to be let out.

Was it here or another thread that the Dive Reflex was mentioned?

Another member was saying that cold water on the face (or an ice pack on the forehead / neck / etc) can help them "snap out of it" a bit when things are overwhelming.

Thanks @AlwaysMyself

More thoughts are really bad and consuming me so I’m going to try going to bed. I think that is the safest place for me at the moment.

I’ll keep the ice pack in mind for the future. I’ll add it to my safety plan.

Look after yourself

I hope you can fall asleep quickly @Captain24 , and feel less distressed in the morning. Thinking of you, and caring.