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I hear you, and that's such a vulnerable place to be in. It would be really, really tough. 💛

How are things feeling for you today? @creative_writer

@creative_writer i hear you with the sleep!! hoping it gets better this week.

yesss i get what you mean. my parents have shared their doubts about me working in the mental health field and i hated hearing it from them. but i think our vulnerability is often a strength, and we think and feel deeper than others, and sometimes that makes us 'intuitive' in our practice, which is not an easy skill to come by.

ooft yes - the self-sacrificing nature that gets drilled into us takes time to unlearn!
that's so fair, myself and a lot of other south asians i've talked to have said similar things about not telling their parents everything. our parents aren't always 'ready' to hear things, and i've found that it is better spending that energy on people who will listen. i'm glad you have autonomy over what you wear/how you present yourself - having that control is so important. you shouldn't have to live in fear, i hate that racism still persists. you deserve to feel safe wearing what's comfortable to you.

As someone who had a terrible migraine from lack of sleep last night, I completely hear you - it's really painful and overwhelming. I am sorry you are experiencing this. Lots of rest and hydration will help. Although, I know it might be hard to focus on those things with so much anxious energy living in the body. I am wondering if you can have a warm shower? This may help with grounding and some migraine relief?

Here for you, and really hoping your body and mind allow you to rest tonight @creative_writer. 💛

Hello lovely! Yes, observing the intrusive thoughts and not engaging is key, but it is genuinely very challenging, so please be kind to yourself whilst you are rewiring those pathways. I know coming to the body can be tough for you, but what do you think it needs to feel more soothed and safe right now? 💛 @creative_writer

I am really happy to know you are feeling safer in bed. If you can, try to list 5 things you are grateful for that happened today. You don't need to share them with me, but it's a really nice way to end your evening and may even help how you wake up. @creative_writer 💛