Life and trauma

@Oaktree maybe.

@MJG017 hello, how are you going?

@RiverSeal @Jynx @Ru-bee @rav3n is anyone around. Need a gentle reminder right now.

I'm here @Former-Member, what do you need? 💜

@Ru-bee just some kind reassuring words and a reminder to breathe. Anxiety is getting the better of me and sh!t just feels all too much right now.

@Former-Member

Hey,

You are ok.

Just hang in there.

Maybe do some mindfulness

Grounding exercises

5 things you see, hear, feel, smell and taste

It's okay, we all need this sometimes @Former-Member Just take a minute and let yourself breathe, breathing right into your tummy and releasing it all out. Maybe as you breathe in you can silently say a reassuring mantra, I like to use "I'm safe" or "I've got you" when I'm feeling anxious or overwhelmed.

Just take your time, it's okay we're all here for you

Thanks @Oaktree . Trying to do some colouring but mind is a complete mess right now. I'm barely holding it together but I don't want to cry in front of people.

@Ru-bee thankyou. I'm being discharged soon but I don't feel ready for it.

@Former-Member

Have you got earplugs with you? Can you listen to music or maybe an audiobook while you colour in to distract yourself?