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So I’ve come off one of my meds, it’s the first day I’ve been without it for years. I feel so much calmer, but a bit foggy, sleepy and migrainey. Not sure if that’s withdrawal or exhaustion built up from the really rough patch I’ve come out of. I can finally say I’m not in a mixed episode. I’m sort of unfazed by the body flashback I’m having. I’m just a little confused. Has the discomfort become easier to sit with (is it a sign of progress?) or am I disassociating?
@Aegis sometimes the emotions are stronger the day after as opposed to on the day. I take a while to process my emotions, I think it means I need to pace myself out on the same day and the next day.
I know both things are true. In life you lose and gain. I just hope one day it feels easier than it currently does. I’m learning to tolerate the uncomfortable emotions, thoughts and body sensation flashbacks
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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I am struggling to get out of this stuckness. I get lost in my mind and get chronic physical pain day in and out. I need to move forward but I can’t seem to. Days are too unproductive
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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They say to observe thoughts, but if they’re constant, I don’t know if you can make it work. It doesn’t work. I have reached a dead end. I may as well leave the forums for now, because this post isn’t recovery-oriented
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tymeModerator
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What does it mean to observe your thoughts? @creative_writer I wondering how you percieve it - if you want to share.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@tyme it means to let them float and not get too consumed. Only thing is, how are you supposed to do that several hours per day?
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tymeModerator
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Oooo, got it @creative_writer .
When you were saying that, I was thinking you meant getting acquainted with the thoughts you do can 'observe' them and not 'feel' them.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@tyme I would describe it as watching them like clouds. Sounds great in theory, but it’s hard to practice it for several hours each day. Since I’m too consumed by thoughts, I end up doing nothing. I wanted to change that nothing, but I’ve been trying for so long, I can’t seem to move
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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I want to know what I’m doing wrong that I am unable to shake off these strong emotions and why they keep sticking onto me
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Maybe I’m missing something, but I can’t figure it out. I try to distract but it doesn’t seem to work. When I do things, my mind is elsewhere. I’m trying to not let it consume me but it ends up consuming me. Why isn’t distraction working like it’s meant to? They say staying busy helps, but what if it doesn’t work?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Has anyone found any helpful herbs and supplements to help them concentrate and reduce rumination?
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