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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
I am not coping well at the moment. I feel like my mental health is like a roller coaster going really fast. Moods are constantly switching so are my alters.
I feel like I'm stuck in my own thoughts at the moment and feel like I can't escape them. My panic attacks are becoming more frequent than usual. Feeling numb aswell. 
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Oh gosh, Ava...so you can remain calm while @Fluttershy1 is having a panic attack? That's amazing.
How is @Fluttershy1 now?
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@NatureLover - panic attacks are horrible, I'm scared. This is not a good time for going out walking.
main person...
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Main person, do you have to go out walking now, while you're not well? Am worried.
@Fluttershy1
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@NatureLover - was gunna go to shops close by but got followed. Am back home all locked up. Crying am scared....
I go hide with Ava
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
I'm relieved you're back home safely behind locked doors. @Fluttershy1
What do you have in your toolbox that's calming?
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@NatureLover - trying grounding techniques.....
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@NatureLover - need to hide from the world it's scary
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
OK... you go and hide and be safe, @Fluttershy1 . It's OK to hide.
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@NatureLover @Jynx - panic attacks are constant again. Switching alters constantly. Trying to calm myself but it's not happening. I keep getting triggered. This isn't fun 😭😭
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Fluttershy1 I'm concerned that this is happening a lot for you.
I'm wondering what can be done...would it be possible to ask your therapist for an emergency appointment on Monday? I'm worried as surely you can't go on like this for 2 weeks before you even see your therapist again...
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