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I'm so stressed right now and I can't handle it anymore

I'm really panicked and stressed and anxious right now but no one is around right now. I don't feel like writing about it right now but I really need some support and I can't shake the panicked feeling in my heart or stop being so restless. I've tried so many things but nothing is working and I really wish I had someone to hug right now. I haven't even been able to think about going to bed soon because I haven't been able to calm myself down at all till now and I don't know how long it will last.

Rattata
RattataPosted 09-05-2021 02:24 AM

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Sophia-RO
Sophia-ROPosted 09-05-2021 09:25 AM

Sorry to hear that you were feeling panicked last night @Rattata. It sounds like it was a really hard space for you to sit in. Hopefully you have been able to get some rest. How are you feeling today? 

 
 
Rattata
RattataPosted 09-05-2021 12:58 PM

I eventually got to sleep by watching the doghouse so I'm feeling a bit better now. I love dogs! I'm trying not to think about everything again but I can feel it slowly creeping up on me again.

 
 
 
Rattata
RattataPosted 09-05-2021 04:14 PM

I thought I was feeling fine enough to be productive but instead, I had a long nap but still feel so exhausted and lethargic. I feel bad because I said I'd make fresh pasta for dinner for my mum but now I feel so floppy and like I'm going to fall over that she's said it's fine and I can do it another day. So now I just feel guilty and stressed because I haven't gotten anything done.

 
 
 
 
MaryRO
MaryROPosted 09-05-2021 09:44 PM

It makes sense @Rattata that you would so exhausted and lethargic today. Last seemed like it was a very big night for you and took a lot out of you. It's understandable that you wanted to make pasta for your mum and I recognise that there would be guild for not getting it done. It sounds like you are doing the best that you can and that your body is just telling you that it's worn out and needs rest. This may not help you today and sometimes exhaustion pops up at the most inconvenient of times and it happens to all of us. 

 

It's great that you were able to go to sleep by watching the doghouse and that helped you feel better. I love dogs also; they are just the cutest!

 
 
 
 
 
Rattata
RattataPosted 09-05-2021 10:01 PM

Yeah, it's not surprising it's just really frustrating because I have so much uni work to do as well. Hopefully, I can get a lot done tomorrow.

 

I love dogs! The doghouse is one of my favourite shows because they're just so precious. I have wanted one of my own for so long now and when I watch it I just want to take them all home.

 

 
 
 
 
 
Janine-RO
Janine-ROPosted 10-05-2021 01:56 PM

Hey @Rattata, it sounds like your body was telling you that you really needed to rest last night, and that is so totally understandable.  I hope you're feeling refreshed today 💜 I'm sorry that you had such a rough night, it is an awful feeling when you just can't calm down and escape that panicky feeling ,hey. I do really love that you found a way to self soothe in the end with the doghouse! It's such a beautiful show isn't it- I can't have dogs at the moment, but would love to have one eventually. I thought you may appreciate some wholesome dog content!! 

 

 

On a more practical note- it takes practice, but I have found grounding techniques to be really powerful for helping to calm myself down, and bring myself into the present moment when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Practicing deep belly breaths can be incredibly powerful- I like this cute GIF to help. 

 

 

 

Practicing a simple grounding technique like the 5 things exercise can also help some people a lot, so I thought I'd share that one here too in case you find it helpful. It can be a handy one to have on your phone if you do think it might help you!

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Janine-RO
Janine-ROPosted 10-05-2021 01:57 PM

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Sorry @Rattata , had to go into advanced editor to put the picture in 😉 

 

I hope you're having a better day today, we're always here if you want to chat. 

 
AngelJoy
AngelJoyPosted 09-05-2021 09:01 AM

Oh, and the most important thing to do is stop thinking a lot and take deep breaths.

 
AngelJoy
AngelJoyPosted 09-05-2021 09:00 AM

I'm so sorry @Rattata! ☹ I wish someone was here earlier. That happens to me too. I'll hug you! *Hugs* I'll be here if you need help. I hope you're better now.

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