[185329]

Whenever I am under extreme stress, mainly when I run errands, my psychotic symptoms exacerbate. Sometimes I wonder if I should just avoid running errands altogether, seeing how it triggers my psychosis. Help?

[ThunderGoddess]

Do you know what’s causing the stress? Like is it the driving part? Is it being inside of the store? Is it all the sounds you hear?

If you can pinpoint what the triggers are you may be able to find coping skills for each one. Personally, I prefer to wear headphones with relaxing music when I go to the store this way I know people will likely not talk to me and I can’t hear all the sounds around me as I have sensory issues with sounds of glass clanking, carts squeeking, and people chattering.

I also don’t like to drive so I prefer public transportation or get a ride from a family member. Sometimes I do have to drive though and I’ll put on the relaxing music in the car and go at time when there is less traffic in the road.

That’s just a couple examples of coping. I hope you’re able to find some coping skills too I know it’s very tough to be so stressed it causes psychosis.

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[MickeyCheeky]

So Sorry things are being so hard also! Please Do not give up! Hugs. i agree with the wise and wonderful Thunder about finding out where does the stress come from if possible. It should be easier to work on it also. M. Perhaps a therapist may prove to be useful Please do consider it if you haven't already. M. i Hope things will Improve really soon for you and everyone. Do keep us Updated if Possible if you want to obviously. Be Kind. Stay Safe. Do not give up. You matter. Love. Do try your Best. Sending many Safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @185329, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!