outlanderSenior Contributor
I dont know how much longer i can go on like this
I dont know how much longer i can keep going on like this anymore. I feel completely defeated right about now
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I dont know how much longer i can go on like this
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Re: I dont know how much longer i can go on like this
@Former-Memberim usually in bed around 9ish but not asleep. either watching tv or on here.
im not feeling too great sis. i want to sleep it off but im not one that sleeps so cant just sleep it off.
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ahhh sleep, that little 5 letter word that annoys the sh*t out of us @outlander!!!
I know you want to sleep it off and hopefully you get some, but at least you are resting and sometimes that is all we can do hun. So just try and stay nice and relaxed and if you do fall to sleep, than that is a bonus 
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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yes that damn word! @Former-Member i dont feel very relaxed. im resting but have lots of emotions swirling around. im too tired to think or do anything about them but well i know you understand overwhelmed with emotions and the side effects of it all
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@outlanderyeah I understand hun, thats where I do my deep breathing. I do so much of that every day. I also do a progressive muscle relaxation. You can look them up on you tube but I actually have a recording of my psychologist leading me through one. He has got a very calming voice. I use it almost every night as it helps relax me.
Have you tried one of them before? (I will ask but figure you have)
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Ive been breathing and tend to do that as i fall asleep and also go to our safe place.
Ive done pmr a few times it helps sometimes but not when im in pain from this. Tension yeah but not after today if that makea sense.
Of late ive been having the feeling of not getting enough air in. Even with deep breathing. It felt the same when i had a chest infection like my airways have shrunk even though im not panicked. Its weird but it makes me panic. Its worse when i sleep too so tend to sleep upright
So many scary things @Former-Member
Ive done pmr a few times it helps sometimes but not when im in pain from this. Tension yeah but not after today if that makea sense.
Of late ive been having the feeling of not getting enough air in. Even with deep breathing. It felt the same when i had a chest infection like my airways have shrunk even though im not panicked. Its weird but it makes me panic. Its worse when i sleep too so tend to sleep upright
So many scary things @Former-Member
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yes @outlander so many scary things happening. Especially when it is out of our control it feels even more scary.
I am glad you go to our safe place, no one can take that away from us. I have it printed of and have it in my coping box. If I am really panicked and anxious before I try and sleep, I will sometimes read through that a few times and then imagine it in my head. It does help.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Oh yes @Former-Member our safe place is wonderful. I printed the post off too and put it in my journal so if i start to forget buys of it i can reimagine as i read it. Sometimes ill pick a particular part of it. At night its often when we are in front of the fire and talking and falling asleep together.
Other times we are at the cafe.
Sometimes when i drive i imagine us driving along with me
Other times we are at the cafe.
Sometimes when i drive i imagine us driving along with me
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@outlanderso happy to hear you printed it off and use it or parts of it. That just made my night 
Don't imagine too much when you are driving, just concentrate on the road!!
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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I do love our special place @Former-Member it really is one of my best strategies as well as my worry box and journalling and worry letters. <br>My safe place actually makes me feel safe like im not alone even though i am alone.<br>Lol not that much i just imagine that ive got tou and sans with me driving along. Whats scary is the dissociation part while driving and i don't remember anything. But anyway i love our safe place.
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@outlanderyes the dissociation part is scary whilst driving, has happened to me a few times too.
Are you ok on the other thread? Just following it too but havent commented yet. Remember you need to come first and stay as relaxed/calm as possible
