[LiteraryLark]

I'm having a hard time right now. Today has been particularly rough. I don't know who to turn to for help. I need support.

Sorry you are struggling Literary Lark

What might make you feel better? Do you know?

Have you ever tried guided meditation? To give your mind a break from troubling thoughts.

[luvyrself]

What helps me the most is getting out of the house. Use any excuse, it works!

[MickeyCheeky]

I'm so sorry you're hurting so much, LiteraryLark! Do you want to share some more details if you feel comfortable by doing that? Even if you don't, that's PERFECTLY OK! Sometimes we just needs to vent after all! We're here for you to support you! Remember that you're a STRONG WONDERFUL PERSON! I PROMISE YOU ALL OF THAT BECAUSE IT IS TRUE! PLEASE REMEMBER ALL OF THAS MUCH AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN BECAUSE IT IS TRUE! I completely agree with what SilverTrees and luvyrsels have already wisely said better than I ever could! Getting out for a little bit and guided metiation are BOTH WONDERFUL IDEAS! I'd suggest to try them out if haven't already! Do you see a therapist? Maybe that could help! You could learn new things and new ways to cope wirh your feelings! Please DO consider reaching out to a professional if you're STILL feelings BAD OR WORSE if you haven't already of course! Please let us know if there's ANYTHING AT ALL that we can do to HELP YOU OUT nad to MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER, ok, my friend? WE'LL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU AND WE'LL NEVER ABANDON YOU! I PROMISE YOU ALL OF THAT BECAUSE IT IS TRUE! PLEASE REMEMBER ALL OF THAT AS MUCH AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN BECAUSE IT IS TRUE! Let us know when things are getting better for you, ok, my sweet friend? REMEMBER THAT WE'R HERE FOR YOU AND THAT WE ALL CARE ABOUT YOU! THAT'S A PROMISE! Sending many hugs to you, LiteraryLark, my altruistic, AWESOME, caring, dear, generous, kind, sensible, sweet, wise and WONDERFUL friend!

[guilloche]

*hugs* I hope things get better quickly for you, LiteraryLark. I'm sorry you're hurting right now

[LiteraryLark]

Yesterday I was hit with all-day flashbacks of my time in the hospital and my experiences with the fire that destroyed my home. I thought a drink or two would calm me down (it usually does), but it made it worse. The one thing that helped was writing to a very close friend about how I felt and keeping a photo of someone special on hand where I can see. The writing was very therapeutic. I also texted my best friend for a little bit who comforted me and I called my other best friend and we chatted for a few minutes.

Today was so-so, not so much flashbacks but the anxiety was overwhelming. I listened to a lot of Evanescence. I had a counselor appointment today. We didn't talk much about the flashbacks, but we talked about things that took the anxiety and the stress away.

[88Butterfly88]

[Poiuytl]

Originally Posted by LiteraryLark

Yesterday I was hit with all-day flashbacks of my time in the hospital and my experiences with the fire that destroyed my home. I thought a drink or two would calm me down (it usually does), but it made it worse. The one thing that helped was writing to a very close friend about how I felt and keeping a photo of someone special on hand where I can see. The writing was very therapeutic. I also texted my best friend for a little bit who comforted me and I called my other best friend and we chatted for a few minutes.


Today was so-so, not so much flashbacks but the anxiety was overwhelming. I listened to a lot of Evanescence. I had a counselor appointment today. We didn't talk much about the flashbacks, but we talked about things that took the anxiety and the stress away.

It is always good to relate to Snoopy. I like how you interact with friends to get comfort. Even though I don't know you, I like you, because you are vulnerable. I like how you have a photo of a friend to hold and to look at. Someone once explained to me good friends live inside of you.

I always feel a flutter of pity when I hear about houses destroyed by fire, destroyed belongings, destroyed homes.

There is a very poignant Peanuts series of strips about a fire destroying Snoopy's home and belongings. Did you know that?

[indigo1015]

I hope you feel better soon. Thinking of you :-)