Flash backs

hey @Chardonnay welcome to the forums!!

i'm so sorry to hear about your loss, i can't imagine how hard it must be to lose a parent you were close to. it sounds like the passing was quite a traumatic event for you. unfortunately i don't have a lot of experience with flashbacks, but i did find this article with some strategies that you can check out: How to Cope with Flashbacks. there's also Griefline, i haven't used their services myself but they can talk to you further about those thoughts and feelings.

i'm sure other community members will be able to provide you some strategies soon too. it's lovely to have you here, and know that we're here for you 💙

Hi @Chardonnay,

Welcome to the Forum, and thank you for sharing.

I'm very sorry for your loss and that you're going through such a difficult time right now. Christmas is such a challenging time… especially when we are feeling the loss of a loved one and are dealing with our own mental health concerns.

The resource and support service that @rav3n has shared look like they could be really helpful — I've only heard good things about Griefline.

And I second that, we're here for you whenever you feel the need to reach out. Hope to hear from you soon.

Take care.

Thank you so much for your kind words..I will definitely check out the grief line

Welcome to the forums @Chardonnay ! Hope today is okay for you.

Thank you..today is OK.. I have good and bad days.i try and take 1 day at a time

That's a great way to put it, @Chardonnay — taking it one day at a time.

How are you going this week?

I have found some really good resources that I thought I would share for both yourself and for anyone else that's interested:

• https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/grief-and-loss/managing-grief-during-the-festive-season
• https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/10-tips-to-reduce-stress-this-holiday-season-after-a-difficult-year/
• https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/general/mental-wellness-during-the-holiday-season

There is also this thread (Let's Discuss: Coping with End Of Year Challenges) started by the lovely @tyme, if you feel the need to connect with others.

I hope that we hear from you soon.

Thanks for sharing @defaultusername !

How are you going @defaultusername ? I guess we are hearing to the end of the year. Can be a bit hectic.

Not a problem at all @tyme! Great idea to make that thread.

I'm going well thank you very much for asking — It has been a bit hectic, but I'm not very big on Christmas, so that helps ease the pressure a bit.

How are you going?

Join the club @defaultusername . I really used to detest this time of year. It became a very anxious time for me. Nowadays, I've learnt to cope better though.

I just want you to know you are not alone in feeling this way about this time of year.

I think what's helpful is for me to have things planned and in place so that there is at least a bit of structure. This includes building in rest time.