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Triggered. Anxious. overwhelmed

utopiaSenior Contributor10 Oct 2016, 10:48 pm AEDT

Triggered. Anxious. overwhelmed

@NikNik
Feeling really anxious. Been going through stuff last week and bit. Thought I was going well. But new my psychologist was opening up a new area that creates fear but shouldn't.And I can't stop it plplaying in my head. I can't do my relaxation. I can't find relief.
I thought i had finished with anxiety. I thought he & I had dealt with it. And bow it's back. Andit's scary. And my mums away helping her sister very sick in hospital. And my best friend will be asleep. I can't wake her. She has a young child. And I can't go into the backyard and scream - which is what I really really really want to do. Because my son is in the house and I don't want to scare him.
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utopiaSenior Contributor11 Oct 2016, 4:43 am AEDT

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I took 2 of my old prn's - which helped to settle me down after a big cry snd scream. Have slept for a few hours. Will sleep some more now.
Thank you everyone for your quick and generous help.
Just overwhelmed that my anxiety peaked after months of no anxiety.
I could feel it coming on for the past week and I chose to ignore it. Not the best plan.
I'll call my psychologist in the morning and make an appointment.
I feel calmer - provably the meds. But I'll stop avoiding trying to deal with this issue.
Thank you @Former-Member for rallying everyone. I appreciate your help

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utopiaSenior Contributor11 Oct 2016, 4:45 am AEDT

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@Faith-and-Hope. Yes I feel calmer. And worn out. Will sleep some more now. Thabk you for your help.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor11 Oct 2016, 4:52 am AEDT

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I'll post my recipe for adult play dough for you tomorrow @utopia .....

I kid you not .... it's amazing stuff .... makes a good bowling ball sized amount that absorbs a lot of angry energy when you slam it down hard on the kitchen bench, or the floor if you wish .... !!

Small pieces work like a stress ball, and they do help burn the built-up tension, especially if you splash in some perfume or favourite essential oil from the chemist .... it's really sensory ....

Now I know why women used to make the bread every day ..... so they could throw it at the kitchen bench and pretend it was all for the kneeling of it .... 😏

And here everybody was .... thinking I was making tonnes of play dough for my kids .... ha ! They had to wrestle it away from me .... 😉

❤️

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Unknown userMember11 Oct 2016, 4:53 am AEDT

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You're welcome @utopia. It was the very least I could do. I wasn't sure if you'd want it as it can be overwhelming when the Calvary arrives but also reassuring and supportive and can help calm you when you are in the middle of a :pile_of_poo:storm of emotions or anxiety. Sleep well @utopia. I'm glad you've had some rest. I know your psychologist will help you out. This is just a glitch for now, just like I'm trying to think mine is too. 💜😊🤗💐

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor11 Oct 2016, 4:54 am AEDT

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** kneading of it ....

:face_with_rolling_eyes:

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utopiaSenior Contributor11 Oct 2016, 9:29 am AEDT

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2hrs sleep. Awake for 2. Then another 2 hrs sleep. Awake for 1. That truck hit me hard. Think he was speeding. I'm going to sleep now.
Don't think I'll post today. Don't think I'll watch ABC either. Laugh
Thanjs agaun everyone. Now just nedd to crash for the day

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ShimmerSenior Contributor11 Oct 2016, 9:35 am AEDT

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Take care of yourself today @utopia

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BlueBaySenior Contributor11 Oct 2016, 9:41 am AEDT

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Sleep well @utopia. Thinking of you xxxooo

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor11 Oct 2016, 10:09 am AEDT

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Easiest Hot Water Playdough (for adults !)

You need:

2 cups plain flour (all purpose)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
Up to 1.5 cups boiling water (adding in increments until it feels just right)
food colouring (optional)

** few drops essential oil like lavender, rose, ylang-ylang (optional)

Method:

Mix the flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil in a large mixing bowl
Add food colouring TO the boiling water then into the dry ingredients (colour optional)
Stir continuously until it becomes a sticky, combined dough
Add the glycerine (optional)
Allow it to cool down then take it out of the bowl and knead it vigorously for a couple of minutes until all of the stickiness has gone. * This is the most important part of the process, so keep at it until it’s the perfect consistency!*
(If it remains a little sticky then add a touch more flour until just right)

Store in an airtight container in the fridge until you feel the need to knead .... 😊❣

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Unknown userMember11 Oct 2016, 11:18 am AEDT

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HI @utopia

I'm glad that you had the prn on hand and that you got some (albeit broken) sleep. Hope that today is one of rest and recovery for you.

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