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Tough Times

Lee82Senior Contributor

Tough Times

I thought I'd open up this discussion for anyone going through a rough time at the moment and want to get some extra support.
I am struggling a lot at the moment dealing with a range of things. One thing a struggle with is Anxiety. This is something I deal with everyday. I wake up with it every morning and fall asleep (when I sleep) with it every night. Some days are worse than other days. Distractions play a big part in coping with it daily. At the moment being stuck at home schooling my kids is my biggest distraction. It helps most of the time however sometimes it can be a real struggle to stay present and calm. We as a family try to go for a walk everyday. We take our family dog with us. Another distraction for me is cooking but this can be a challenge as I struggle with motivating myself but when I get into it I create some nice things. Today my 8year old son and I made oat based banana and chic chip muffins. 😋😋

I hope everyone's day has been a good day filled with self care and motivation.
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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Buddha statue

lamo

blankets

photos

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Unknown userMember

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@mudsum , I sorry you little man is so sick. Has he been sick for long? My nephew had to be tested for covid Sunday and got his results Tuesday. Have you been told how long before you know? It can't be easy getting enough sleep when your little one is sick and you have your stuff happening also. Sending you lots of hugs (if that is ok)

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That is fantastic Lee, what kind of Buddha statue is it. @Lee82

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mudsumSenior Contributor

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@Lee82

Feel the warm sunshine like a coffe warning up your toes

Feel your left leg, inside the muscles. And then your right leg.

Imagine a nice warm drink filling up your body. Then breathe out all of the thoughts that bombard you.

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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I am just so tired babe. My chest feels like it's going to explode. I feel light headed and the monster is on top of me.
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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Babe have you had your SP tonight?
I am very aware of the time.
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Unknown userMember

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I know sweetie. Try what @mudsum suggested please. @Lee82

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mudsumSenior Contributor

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@Lee82

Rembere the warm coffe. Or your favourite drink. Let it wash through your body. Like sunlight.

Breathe out as much as you can. It will hurt and feel scary. But if you can breath out... it will help with getting your head back.

Take a short breath in and then breath out again.

After that breathe how ever you want but just listen to your breath. Feel it in your tummy or your ribs or your nose.

Then hold your hand in front of your nose and mouth and feel the air breath over your hand

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Unknown userMember

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I am completely fine honey @Lee82 please be aware of how you are with the monster honey you need to be safe

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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please make sure you tell me if you need to sleep babe. You have to look after you. Please promise.
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