JacquesSenior Contributor
catching up
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catching up
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hiddeniteSenior Contributor
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I no im nieve but I thought all these symptoms will just go away.
the key is to accept its going to happen and that your brain for keeping you safe but you don't need the anxiety right now.
I hope it makes sense.
the key is to accept its going to happen and that your brain for keeping you safe but you don't need the anxiety right now.
I hope it makes sense.
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NikNikSenior Contributor
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It makes perfect sense @hiddenite
I don't think you were being naive at all. I think reduction of symptoms is possible (as @Jacques said) but I think you just have to be patient 🙂
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JacquesSenior Contributor
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No Karen, they will never go away, i have had them all my life, they have controlled me and i have controlled them over the years, it is down to manageing the symptoms and thoughts, i still sweat, shake, upset stomach and not be able to look up, but i am doing more things the more i go out, i am not normal, but i am not as reliant on mum now.
Karen, i know you can do it too, it takes hard work and you need to allow yourself to lose control, as sometimes the symptoms will over run you, but over time you will gain some control.
Sorry Karen, yes it makes sense, i read it wrong, yes it is a good guide to help us live our lives.
Karen, you can do this, i have belief in you, you are a strong and coragous woman, you have endured so much, you can defeat this Karen, i know it 🙂
Hugs my angel, i am so proud of you for seeing more of the light 🙂 remember i am at the end of the tunnel, just reach out to me 🙂
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hiddeniteSenior Contributor
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Using your senses is the best way to stay grounded.
And breathing meditation.
There is a herb garden here and if you're allowed out you can pick the herbs and smell them to relax or keep you grounded.
And breathing meditation.
There is a herb garden here and if you're allowed out you can pick the herbs and smell them to relax or keep you grounded.
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JacquesSenior Contributor
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Yes, my angel, you are so right, senses and breathing, i use the breathing meditation a lot, maybe too much sometimes 😄 but it does help me release the anxiety and allow my muscles to relax.
Oh Karen, that is so beautiful, their is nothing like a garden, i love smelling flowers and herbs, but i get hayfeaver bad and sneeze for ours after 😄 it is worth it though 🙂
Do you think they will let you go out their for a few minutes to get some fresh air?
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hiddeniteSenior Contributor
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Im not allowed out unless its with a staff member.
Im pretty crushed I just wanted to go somewhere quiet for awhile.
Im pretty crushed I just wanted to go somewhere quiet for awhile.
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JacquesSenior Contributor
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I understand but does the staff memeber need to be near you? Karen, if you can try to get control of your anxiety you will be allowed out on your own right? maybe give it a few days.
I know how it is Karen, i need so much quiet time here, lucky for me i have a big yard. Karen, can you try to get to a happy place in your mind until you are allowed to go outside?
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JacquesSenior Contributor
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Karen, maybe find a picture of a serene picture on your phone and imagine you are their? i am so lucky i am able to switch my mind off and think of nothing, i suppose over time not being able to leave my room i have trained myself to just switch off.
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hiddeniteSenior Contributor
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Its being around 21 other people the noise have to eat go to classes there is ni where quiet here.
I will try jacques.
I will try jacques.
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JacquesSenior Contributor
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I know it is really hard Karen, sometimes i find it hard even having mum in the room, i just try to block out anything out side myself, focus on your breathing, find a spot in your room to stair, deep breaths, and allow your mind to travel Karen, let it go where it wants. that is how i have coped for 15 years, this is what i do every day.
If you like we can describe a nice place. like we have done in the past? i can help you imagine Karen, would you like that 🙂 ?
