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Originally Posted by key tones
Exactly this. You have friends here at PC to talk to. You are not alone in your feelings.
Also, if you can’t handle something, give yourself permission to just not do it or go and give yourself permission to leave.
The other thing I find helpful is to think about the pain as coming in waves. When it’s really bad, I find it hard to think. But try to remember that pain comes in waves, and that you will come down from those painful peaks. That helps me a lot. When you’re in it, it can be scary when you can’t see that it will ebb and flow.
Some find comfort in doing symbolic things. I don’t really, but I like writing memories. My daughter likes art therapy.
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Thank you. It is helpful to think about pain coming in waves. Some points during the day are better than others. It's just that when it is bad, it is really, really bad. Sometimes symbolic things help me. I guess it's just a matter of finding the energy to take action or really identify something I want to do. I guess I'll just have to go with the flow and accept that this is an especially challenging time, but there's no choice but to make the best of it.
I might sound more positive right now, but this mindset can change quickly, so I'll probably try to post here a lot.