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Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember29 Mar 2019, 1:42 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

Whether it's travelling to a foreign country or being away from your own bed somewhere else for the night, lets explore how we manage our mental health issues in times where our routine might be different or our comforts aren't the same. @Former-Member will be facilitating this group discussion so come along and share your experiences and insights so we can work through some tips, ideas and thoughts around this topic!

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

SnowieSenior Contributor16 Apr 2019, 7:52 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

Hi @Jm3 , In my coping box I have things that link to my 5 senses. So colouring book, play dough, fidget spinner, candles, smelling oils, some chocolate, cuddle toys, things like that

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greenspaceSenior Contributor16 Apr 2019, 7:53 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

Oh @Jm3, I'm sorry your pup was injured! I hope he's all better now.
That really doesn't help with the anxiety, does it?

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember16 Apr 2019, 7:55 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

Travelling should be F U N !

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Shaz51Senior Contributor16 Apr 2019, 7:55 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

Has communication with people you are travelling with or to helped people feel a bit more safe in that fear of unknown?

yes mr shaz always follows my lead , so if I have plans of how the day is going and being calm , it does helps @Former-Member

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Unknown userMember16 Apr 2019, 7:57 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

@Snowie, really enjoying your coping box ideas. Especially saved music

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Unknown userMember16 Apr 2019, 7:59 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

I'm alone so communication is mostly between my ears LOL

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Unknown userMember16 Apr 2019, 7:59 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

@Jm3 @greenspace and everyone - it is hard when we are possibly leaving behind loved ones or furbabies. Sometimes having the challenging experience like you did @Jm3 can really rattle us or leave us fearful. It can also though teach us, that even if things don't work out how we planned, they do get resolved and we do work it out - this isn't to devalue the experience but do you think there is some truth in this? When an unknown or fear came about, were you able to appreciate your strength after? (I too have a furbaby and hope yours was okay in the end!)

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Unknown userMember16 Apr 2019, 8:00 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

@Snowie thanks for sharing your coping box with us!

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Jm3Contributor16 Apr 2019, 8:00 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

@Former-Member yes definitely. My partner is like my rock in these situations. It is amazing to have someone who helps me through. Communication is about the only thing I’m good at!

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Jm3Contributor16 Apr 2019, 8:04 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing mental health when travelling or away from home // Tues 16 Apr, 7pm AEDT

@greenspace He was fine. He mostly panicked cause everyone else in the house panicked. By the time we drove home he was fine. Which is a bit annoying.

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