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Loz_3647Senior Contributor
When there is silence and it fills the room and your soul, how are you supposed to keep these thoughts at bay? I can't...don't know how I'm going to get through this because my mind is just taking over....
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maddisonSenior Contributor
Can you try grounding yourself @Loz_3647 ? Notice where your feet are, what are they touching. Notice the chair or bed that is supporting your body. Name 5 things you can hear.
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Loz_3647Senior Contributor
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Sandra024New Contributor
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amber22Senior Contributor
Hey @Loz_3647
Just wanting to check in on how you are going? I can see that yesterday you felt as if your thoughts were taking over a big, how are you feeling today?
Here if you wanted to chat,
Amber22
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Loz_3647Senior Contributor
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Hey @Loz_3647, I'm so sorry that you feel like there was little support.
I know for me, when I was hurting myself, it was often when things were really overwhelming. Is that how it is for you?
On the forums, when talking about SH, we ask members to let us know what they're doing to keep safe or if they're safe for now. What are you doing to keep safe for now?
Have you read this post on posting safely about SH? it's a guide guide which helps make sure your posts can get published and the community feels comfy to offer support. I know you've received a few emails about this, so I can help answer any questions ❤️
Sitting with you tonight
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Loz_3647Senior Contributor
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@Loz_3647, the idea of an internal battle really hits home for me. I imagine it's quite exhausting when everything around you makes you feel angry or gets to you ❤️
And I'm not sure if it's the same for you, but I know when I've felt stuck, it was scary because I felt like things would never change for me. I don't think I really knew where to start.
I know we're here to chat about what's been going on and to maybe together, we can figure out a way to get you a bit unstuck. If that's what would be useful ❤️
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David_888Senior Contributor
@Loz_3647
Our head is not immune to physical forces.
There are various electrical forces that exist that constantly go against our head.
However we shape it as it goes against us.
Just like things go against your body, they also go against your head.
It's okay. We are all going against it.
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