My special place

Thanks @Eve7

I know that is what I need to do. I just have to work up the courage to do it.

Sending a bucket load of courage too @Snowie to use one step at a time.

I find it helps not to look too far ahead. Today has enough worries of it’s own without thinking about tomorrow.

That is true @Eve7

I have to get through today first

Then, when you do, reward yourself because you’re a winner 🥇 @Snowie

ps I’ll be offline for a couple of hours as I’m flying away. Sitting with you 🫂🤗

💜💜💜

They are really encouraging posts @Eve7 I like the way you look at it.

You can do this @Snowie. You managed to make it through last night and you can do it today.

Safe travels @Eve7

@Captain24 trying hard to stay present

How are you going?

What do you do to stay present @Snowie

I think I’m having trouble with it.

I managed to make myself mow the lawn so that is something. I did have to stop every 15 mins though. Plus I can’t feel my hands and feet properly. I kept just zoning out and forgetting what I was doing.

My nurse describes my breathing as hyperventilating. So I’m not getting enough CO2. Plus fighting the anxiety is making me so tired.

To try and stay present @Captain24 I do a few different things.

I use some apps. One called Smiling Minds and another called CalmHarm. I find both really good.

I use ice on my hands and face, the coldness helps with staying present.

I use the 5,4,3,2,1 technique

So 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste.

Aahhh that’s the same suggestions that my nurse gave me yesterday to help with the anxiety episode I’m in. @Snowie maybe that’s what they’re for.

She isn’t telling me a lot about what is going on. She’s just giving me tools and not explaining why. She knows I’ll overthink it and research it and make it worse. I need some control by Monday when I go back to work. It could be a little dangerous if I zone out.