rough time

Ive got alot of mood swings happening atm. Its like some sort of (un)lucky dip i never know what/when its going to change. I can sometimes predict whenitll change like trggerring events but latley it is all over the place. It is making it very hard to drive or do anything at all.
Ive had this feeling where im like this fizzy drink bottle. Everything's shaken up and the lid is holding everything in together waiting to explode.

That is a good idea though. Usually a hot shower, a cup of tea and a movie helps but not latley. I havent been able to find what else helps yet.
Any other unwinding suggestions?

@Faith-and-Hope

Also how did your day go?

My day has been lovely @outlander, thank you for asking 💕

One of my girls is reading on her bed. The other two have gone for a walk together, which is a joy to see. We spent the whole morning through to early afternoon with my Dad, and he is taking a rest now before we catch up with him for dinner.

Spent a little bit of time with my sister, who can be really hard work, but she was fine today. We will be spending more time with her tomorrow ... most of the day in fact, but on and off, so hopefully that will be fairly smooth as well.

Do you like beach walks @outlander ? Or riverside ? I find water soothing and relaxing, just watching it move and catch different lights and shadows.

I am learning that when a lot disturbs us it does seem to bank up inside, and comparing it to fizzy drink is a good analogy. Once there has been some shake-up and the fizz has gained energy, it is important to take some time to “un-fizz”. I know that feeling of being entirely unsettled, like an electric under-current that can make me feel a bit shaky. That was part of the symptoms I was experiencing at the beginning of the year.

Try to work with your senses .... spray some favourite perfume on your wrist. If you don’t have one, find one .... see whether something floral, or musky, or spicey appeals, and maybe it will be different on different days.

Stop at a playground and swing on a swing, or push yourself slowly on a roundabout if you can find one. Otherwise sitting on an exercise ball and slowly rocking from side to side might do it for you ..... there was a reason why people had rocking chairs and porch swings .....

Music .... something that you find calming and relaxing .... piano, guitar, flute, pan-pipes .... play with it a bit and see which sounds relax you. This might change day to day too.

Hoping something there helps.

@outlander The ones I do are through a mental health organisation. I’ve looked at a few ones through different organisations. I thought that maybe there might be something for younger people too. We do have a youngin in our group but most of us are older.

Sorry you found it difficult. Here’s hoping you find something that helps soon.

I need to go for now. Im leaving the house for the kids tonight. May be on later. 💜🤗

Just a quick hi to you @outlander

👋💜🌺🌷

Hoping your day was ok.

That’s ok @outlander 💖

it was actually last nights message. 😂

How’s your day been?

im in bed early. Not sure how long I’ll be on here.