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Hey there,
i'm new here. the thing that has brought me here is that after doing relatively well for quite a while, the memories have slapped me silly. i'm not sure what exactly triggered all this mess, but for the life of me cant remember any coping skills right now. i did remember to take my prn--finally, and that has calmed me a bit, at least not crying atm. anyhow just putting it out there. |
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I hear you. I feel like I'm walking a line and cross over from "managing" to "hysterical" every few hours.
I know exactly what you mean when you say you can't remember coping skills. I have to write mine down because I forget when I am scared. Here are some of mine: *Change scenes--if I'm out, go home; if I'm home, go out--even just for coffee *Listen to a relaxation/grounding CD track *Do something to make me move--clean a room or go to the gym *Draw or paint in my journal *Call a friend--talk or get together *Put on a funny movie I hope you feel better soon ![]() |
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I hate it when memories or flashbacks come out of nowhere. I'm usually stuck with them until I can get them worked out with the shrink. As far as coping skills....I usually go to anger...so I try to do things that keep my mind and body moving to get rid of the angry energy. Find a project to do around the house....create a project to do around the house....take the dogs on a long walk....run....run some more....work with the kids on whatever sport they may be playing at the time. When I'm more calm or just plain exhausted I'll sit down and read a good book...something fiction that gets my head to paint a whole new picture...new place...new people. I hope you are able to find something to help you cope.
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thanks skeksi and lostgman for your replies and helpful suggestions. I will definitely try them. i seem a bit better today but still extremely anxious and feeling like i'm sliding into a bout of depression. of course this would happen when t is on vacation for a week and a half.
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wearechelle,
Can this be happening because of the Holiday Season? I have been struggling quite a bit myself, and I wasn't expecting it. Yes, it is a challenge when you level out for a while and then have some kind of trigger bring more pockets of troubled memories forward. The only thing you can do is your best to slow down, sort through these moments and keep mindfulness that you are in the present and have been gaining. Try very hard to not allow yourself to start assuming the worst. (((Hugs and Patience)))) Open Eyes Last edited by Open Eyes; Dec 23, 2012 at 10:48 PM. |
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I am the same position right now. I stuck and an wondering what in the H*** brought this on. The tears have stopped atm. But will most likely begin again when my H gets home. I'm gonna do what I do best, my most valuable coping mechanisim. SLEEP.
I usually wake up feeling much more in controll. When I can't turn off the water works, fear, pain, frustration I often find one of my favorite books"Promises of God" and read the promises that apply and ask for stregnth. I read it over and over until I forget or go to sleep. But today I opt for plain ole sleep. Maybe zanax |
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