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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Sometimes I feel like I’m on top of things and don’t feel like my trauma defines me and I don’t feel so ashamed and scared. Other times I want to hide from the world and feel like a **** (I’m not going to say the word here since I don’t want to trigger anyone) 😭, I feel so ashamed that I don’t want people to know
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tymeModerator
I'm sorry you don't feel well today @creative_writer . It must be so hard for you right now.
Here for you.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Oh hun... I'm here. Here's a hug.
Feel the hug embrace you.
Feel the warmth.
Feel the tightness of the squeeze.
Notice how you feel.
You are safe.
Here for you @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AcanthizaSenior Contributor
@creative_writerI am sorry you are going through this. Is there anything else you can divert the energy to? Exercise or art or something. I'm sorry I only have my own experience to draw from, I'm sure you know best how to manage things
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Breathe @creative_writer . Allow yourself to feel your surroundings.
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AcanthizaSenior Contributor
can you go out for a walk safely? It was a go to for me for a long time. And music but I don't know if you play an instrument. I know what you are saying about feeling like your brain hates you, and the cycles coming back... for now you are right just focus on staying safe, sending you strength
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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RiverSealModerator
Hey @creative_writer I'm sorry to hear you may have a migraine coming on. Staying in a dark room sounds like a good idea if that has worked for you in the past. What have you done in the past when you have felt like you are trying the breathe? RiverSeal
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