Trying to ignore it

@Eden1919

That sounds terrifying and I’m very proud of you for fighting those unhelpful thoughts. I’m sorry your brain keeps bringing them up. Do you have any distraction techniques that are helpful for you? Or anything that has helped you distance yourself from you thoughts in the past? I am sometimes able to use past experiences to help, for example “I feel like this person is about to abandon me but last time I thought they were abandoning me they just needed a break and then they came back so it’s possible they aren’t going to abandon me this time either.” I guess one of the things that does is focussing me on the possibility that the thing I’m scared of won’t happen.

I’m sure others will have good suggestions too.

That sounds so hard @Eden1919 . Keep checking in and letting us know how you're going. People are here for you, to listen and talk

@LeChuck thanks

@Wintersweet yeah i am trying to just listen to music and watch tv and stuff which helps a bit i think i am so nervous about it now because i have an appointment coming up with them in a few days so it is just bringing all the thoughts to the surface a lot more than usual. i am hoping the appointment goes ok but yeah it is making me nervous.

@Eden1919 not sure if you've tried the support chat before, but from experience it's really good. Especially if you're feeling anxious and alone or not wanting to wait ages for forum replies

@Eden1919 that said, here to talk if the chat is not for you

@LeChuck i have tried the chat before but idk it is hard when i am struggling to explain what exactly is going on and often when i cant chat services arent the best but i will keep it in mind.

@Eden1919 That's fair enough! Sometimes it is easier to have some time to put your thoughts together before you post too, instead of having the pressure of replying straight away. How are you feeling now? Is there anything I can do to help or distract you?

@LeChuck i am still a little stressed but i am listening to music and might try and watch some netflix soon before i have to go out later. i dont think there is anything in particular you can do but thanks for the offer.

Aight cool beans @Eden1919 ! So glad you've got some strategies to take care of yourself! Reach out if you want to have a vent, I'm sorry if I've been a bit forward I just figure we're all on the forums to support each other so imma try and be there for you! If you getlonely chuck a song onthemusic thread in social spaces and join the chat 🙂

@LeChuck no you havent been too forward thanks for the support.