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DID82Contributor
I’m struggling with my head it just keeps going around and around lately. Trying to distract. I just feel like this cycle is going to keep happening. I get ok and I revert back to old patterns of shame, anxiety and just feeling low. Just running on empty right now
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tymeModerator
Hey @DID82 ,
I'm sorry this is happening. What's made you feel this way tonight?
Although I'll be hopping off soon, our evening moderators will be around to support you 🙂
Take care, tyme
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DID82Contributor
I’ve been worse for awhile now. I don’t know why I’m like it at the moment. Night is always worse
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello and welcome @DID82
Sitting with you and sending you hugs
@moderator
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AcademicaSenior Contributor
Hi @DID82, I'm really sorry to hear that things are so difficult at the moment and especially at night-time. Thank you for reaching out, you are showing a lot of strength in coming to the forums and sharing your experience. It is really important to talk about how you are feeling, especially if you have concerns about your safety.
I just wanted to provide some useful resources if you need some immediate support:
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Lifeline Crisis Online Chat Service | Lifeline Australia
Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor
If in immediate danger: 000
Please take care of yourself and reach out to any of the services above if you need to have a chat
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tymeModerator
Hey @DID82 - how are you today? I read last night was quite difficult.
I hope you are okay. Waiting to hear from you.
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wellwellwellnezSenior Contributor
I get stuck in my head to @DID82 . I was thinking if I had any tips for getting back into one's "whole body". The thing I keep thinking on is hands and feet. They are, after all, the parts that are furthest from the head part. I don't know if you're a gamer or not, but in gaming circles the term "touching grass" is becoming more and popular as general mental health note.
Actually, yesterday while toughing grass I stepped on a bee. This was not fun and it was clearly worse for the poor bee. One weird thing is, it made me more feet conscious and I think that kinda of leveled out my neurosis a little bit. Am I recommending picking fights with bees? NO. Definitely not. Bee's already plenty enough to deal with. But, a little bit of foot kindness, is always a good idea.
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DID82Contributor
Yeah I’m doing a bit better today. Just trying to use strategies I’ve learnt to get through. It helps just gotta get through this low and back moving forward again
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DID82Contributor
Yeah I do well with sensory stuff it helps bring me back touch seems to be the best. I need to get some sensory items
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