I do have skills, and I'm using them. I don't know how much it's helping, but:

I tried to eat something, just so everything wouldn't be complicated by an empty stomach. I took the dog outside but could only stay out there for a couple of minutes before I had to come back inside. I tried to watch a TV show but couldn't pay attention. I tried to knit but my head started hurting. A hot bath is a good idea, googley, thank you.

I'm trying to picture myself up on a cliffside overlooking the beach, and the waves coming in and going out are my emotions. I'm up here and they are down there. I can't stop them or hold onto them but they won't engulf me. I hope. I don't actually believe that but my T says it's true, so.....