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Originally Posted by MsSunflower
It is hard to talk about. I've rarely brought it up to anyone in the past and now being an adult it feels way more stigmatized. It's nice to know that there are other people who understand even though I wish none of us had to go though it. Congratulations on 78 days! That's a big deal and I hope that you're proud of yourself. What other things have been helping you cope lately?
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My main thing right now is that I promised I wouldn't SH until Pentecost. (First it was Lent and then I extended to Pentecost.) So it feels like that "option" is off the table. Another thing I've been doing has been deep breathing. And walking. Like walking a couple of miles every morning. I also emailed my former T, and then texted her. She responded with an encouraging email. I see a Therapist but she hasn't been as supportive as my last T about it. I also have told a couple of friend IRL which gives me an outlet to talk about it a teeny little bit. Other things include cuddling with my fur babies, my little dog Emma, and my two kitties Amelia and Esther. Also I will go look at flowers in the garden centers, just being out of doors in the fresh air. I bought a bracelet from myintent.org with the word faith on it, with a red cord to remind myself to not SH. And basically doing a lot of praying. HUGS Kit