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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Why can’t I pretend the pain isn’t real, maybe if I tell myself I’m okay and I don’t struggle with mental health I’ll be okay. Maybe if I tell myself that the traumatic memories aren’t real, then I can finally feel whole and less gross. Maybe I’ll just wake up from this dream soon and I’ll find peace within my mind when I do wake up. Maybe I’m okay, maybe there isn’t anything wrong with me
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Hello @creative_writer,
My gosh, feeling intense bodily sensations is so incredibly overwhelming, isn't it? I know they are quite prominent for you at the moment and that your thoughts are starting to chime in too... what is one thing that you know helps you to feel soothed? Even by 1%? Can we start there? 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
@creative_writer yes, me too. What do you find comforting about it?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
@creative_writer I love this, it definitely feels like a warm hug, doesn't it? Does anything else in your life stir a similar feeling?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
@creative_writer I'm so glad to hear you have faith to turn to, and more importantly, I am glad that you are safe. 💛
So, we have comfy covers, faith... is there anything else you may need tonight to feel safe and soothed?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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