I can’t cope

@Captain24 I totally understand the need for time out hon. I am a bit like that myself at the moment. Been out of my room for my meds but that is all.

Sometimes we need that time out. Get good use out of the cards, that is why they are there

Have you brought anything in with you to keep you occupied? I brought some colouring in books that i have been using this morning.

Here with you hon 💕

I don’t know what I need @lavenderhaze @Snowie. I know I need time out but I want to be left alone but I want to get out but I want someone to check on me but I don’t want anyone to check on me. I need a card saying I don’t know what I need.

Im all over the place. Maybe I should get out and run. I’ve already left once today I do t know if they will let me again.

Im sorry its not a good day @Snowie. I hope you can get the rest that you need.

Im suppose to be at art therapy now. One of the girls in here is obsessed with lego so she went shopping and got us a kit. She searched until she could find a shop with 2 of them. Bless her!

Not knowing what you need is ok @Captain24 I think it is totally normal to feel that way. Sometimes I wish the nurse would come in and see me and then when they do I go mute.

Sometimes it is really hard to express those feelings hon. That 'not sure what i need' card would be really helpful.

I have art therapy this afternoon which I will try to get too. They cap it at 10 people which at least makes the group not too big.

Just take it minute by minute hon. You are doing the best you can. That is all you need to do.

I hear you @Captain24!

Our feelings can be so conflicting sometimes, and it can be hard to manage it all. So many people can actually make good use of a card like that hey?

Do you feel you have the energy for the art therapy group? That sounds nice 🙂

Aw bless her indeed! 💜 Do you like lego?

I left to go for a walk and then I had a full on meltdown. @lavenderhaze Unlike ever before. Now I can’t go back inside. It’s bringing more anxiety on.

I'm sorry to hear that @Captain24 💜

First off, take a deep breath. It's totally okay to feel overwhelmed right now. Emotions can hit us like a ton of bricks sometimes, and it's important to give yourself permission to feel whatever you're feeling.

If going back inside feels like too much right now, that's okay. Maybe take a moment to sit down somewhere comfortable, close your eyes, and focus on your breathing. Sometimes, just a few minutes of deep breathing can help to calm the storm inside.

And hey, if you need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. Whether it's to vent, to brainstorm coping strategies, or just to distract yourself for a bit.

Hang in there, hun. You're stronger than you know, and you've got a whole community rooting for you. 🙂

Another girl just had a meltdown @lavenderhaze. That just triggered me again. The thought of going in is triggering another panic attack.

Just keep talking to me? Please.

I am right here @Captain24

Are you still outside? Take your time, there's no rush, sitting with you 💜

Yeah I’m still outside @lavenderhaze. The anxiety is making me feel sick. I need someone to come out and check on me but I don’t know how to get them.

How is your day?

Hopefully someone will be out soon @Captain24 💜

In the meantime, what helps me when I am feeling too anxious is trying to focus on the trees and watching the leaves ruffle around while I try to breathe. Are there any trees around you?

My day is okay, I am moving houses so it's just been busy packing all my things; never fun but it's been okay. Thank you for asking 🙂