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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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I was overwhelmed by grief of Mr D's attempt and subsequent surgeries @Adge when I lost my gardening mojo. Found myself pulling some weeds today after spotting some lilium and gladdies poking through and felt the need to liberate them. I have a feeling that it is somehow inextricably linked to some deeper emotions that I am not yet able to open myself up to.
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Charlie16Contributor
Great suggestions, thank you. So important to recognise when we need some time out. I am getting better at doing it and recognising how draining the emotional rollercoaster can be. Feeling more comfortable acknowleding that.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hi and welcome to the forums @Charlie16 .... 👋
I am falliing sleep here, so I need to go looking for my bed.
Take care.
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AmberluluContributor
Hello All,
In the moment, stepping outside and grounding, to remember to bring myself back to presence by identifying the thought pattern within Schema Psych therapy. Critical Parent, vulnerable child or healthy adult. I would advise research on the topic or discussion with a therapist who can facilitate assist with the techniques.
Still at the beginning of learning this, mainly centered around negative self talk. Outside influences of stress can be different but its ultimately identifying how we are discussing it within ourselves at the time that can assist us to calm down.
Will write more as I'm continuously learning emotional regulation and techniques. I'd like to add I'm on heavy sedatives and needed them after 2 hospitalizations in 1 year due to suicide ideation.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hi @Amberlulu and welcome to the forums .....
Thanks for your input on this thread, and it sure sounds like you’ve been going through a rough time of it ..... hopefully finding an outlet here will really help. It certainly has for me in my family situation. Can talk about things that are difficult to find an outlet for elsewhere.
How are you going @Charlie16 ?
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hello@Amberlulu @Charlie16
I also found a similar structural approach essential for survival ... transactional analysis.
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
Hi
feeling overwhelmed .....
i make sure I’ve had my meds for mood stabilising
wAtch a DVD on Netflix
or meditate guided meditation
listen to Bob Dylan
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @PeppiPatty, @Appleblossom, @Faith-and-Hope, @Amberlulu, @Charlie16
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Great post for sifting through priorities. @Shaz51
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