How to communicate what's going on
I really suck at communicating what's up. I don't know how to tell staff here I'm triggered, what's triggering me, what emotions I'm feeling etc. My case manager wants me to engage with staff at step up step down but it's so hard.
I also feel like I should just be ok and everything else is wrong.
Right now I just want to scream and cry. There's too much in my head and I don't understand it. Any idea on how I can figure it out, or any ideas in how I can talk better.
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Hey @redhead,
Thanks for reaching out 🙂 It sounds like you're frustrated and overwhelmed with not being able to communicate what's going on. Do you think doing some exercise might help? It can be playing sports or even simple as going for a walk to shops or a park. I've found personally in the past that doing exercise helped my mind to clear up at times when there was too much going on in my mind to point I experience a "burnout" and as a result no longer able to concentrate doing simple tasks.
hey @redhead - i agree with @LadyMacbeth00 .
@LadyMacbeth00 wrote:
Hey @redhead, you are such a strong and resilient person. It's ok if you need to cry and let it all out. Sometimes a good cry is all we need. I can appreciate how hard it must be engaging in challenging programs and feeling all over the place.
How are you feeling today? 
@Esperanza67 I often find exercise helpful thanks.
@LadyMacbeth00 I've been trying to just say whatever is in my head and start with the fact I'm having trouble communicating.
@honky I'm really tired and down today.
Sorry I've been a bit out of the loop @redhead, how are things going for you?
How are things going today @redhead? Sending huge hugs 
I wondered if writing things down would be an easier way of communicating with staff? Sometimes when I can't speak writing stuff down is helpful.
As @LadyMacbeth00 wrote you are so resilient and that inspires me. I know at times life can feel overwhelming, but I wanted to also applaud you for your resilience and your ability to recognise when you are having trouble and actively trying to help the situation. Kudos to you. Big hugs.
Hi @redhead,
I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling tired and down today.
You're showing a lot of self-awareness though.
I wish I knew what to say to help but I wanted to post anyway to just show my support and say that I'm here for you if you ever need to chat on this post.
I hope you feel better soon
