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Really struggling tonight
Hi guys
Im really struggling tonight
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Re: Really struggling tonight
Hi @scared01, want to talk about what’s happening tonight?
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Re: Really struggling tonight
I cant be strong like everyone expects me to be but i have no choice @mrmusic
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Re: Really struggling tonight
@scared01 Has anything in particular happened to make you feel like this?
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Re: Really struggling tonight
There has but cant really say because of anonymity reasons @mrmusic
Im so fking stressed about pop and mum and sisters and my appts and trying to work out how to help myself and be ok for them and make sure they are ok and i just.. im crumbling
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Re: Really struggling tonight
While it's totally okay to want to take care of other people, your mental health should always come first. Is there something you can do at the moment to relieve your stress? Sending positive vibes your way <3
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Re: Really struggling tonight
Its been like it for days @basketofmonkeys it gives me bad chest pains and struggle to breathe beacause of the stress.
I know my.mh comes first but i cant help but help others and i cant switch my brain off.
I made a cup of tea and put a movie on but its not helping. Might go in for a shower soon maybe thatll help but i tend to have panic attacks in thete latley so need to be abit calmer
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Re: Really struggling tonight
@scared01 I think it would be a very good right now idea to try and ground yourself using your five senses - five things you can see, five things you can feel, etc.
Also, have you tried mindfulness (I’ve probably asked this before, but I can’t remember)? That might be another way you can try and ground yourself.
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Re: Really struggling tonight
Thanks @mrmusicim grounded ok. My bodys just in over drive. Mindfullness doesnt really help me..
But thank you though. I do appreciate your suggestions
Just going to go for a shower. Might help...
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Re: Really struggling tonight
That’s ok @scared01, what do you think would help diffuse some of these difficult emotions you’re feeling at the moment? Hopefully having a shower will be a useful strategy.
Going back to what you mentioned earlier, @basketofmonkeys is right in that you need to find a way of putting yourself first, as difficult as that is. Sometimes, you might need to say no to a commitment, such as babysitting or ask someone to look after your pop. Being burnt out/stressed makes it very hard for you, and from your recent posts, it sounds like you might need a break. What do you think?
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