Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm currently homeless and staying in a hostel is so hard I always think I have more time before I start not being able to cope or the changes are too different or nothing feeling right but it's hitting me like a train not being comfortable at all my skin and body hurting from being uncomfortable does anyone have ways for you to help getting that safe feeling
Hi, historically I’ve been in that situation twice so I can emphasis the additional struggle you may be feeling with the change etc, I know for the entirety of my experiences I kept counting the doors and windows over & over (definitely not advising that just saying I struggled with uncertainty), firstly congratulations on coping the best you can, you certainly deserve that, if possible are you able to get a comfy duvet cover/ blanket to decorate your bed with and maybe make it everyday to feel some order? Maybe nice soft fabrics? I love smells so I put nice plug in I liked. Apologies if this is not in anyway helpful or comforting to you, I know everyone is different, I will think of more xxx
Thank you for your comment I put the dresser across my door as it's only rooms and everything else is shared spaces that I can't yous even if I'm so hungry I'm not using it trying to stay out all day so I got a cosy blanket and going to try get some nice smelling things I never thought of that xx
Yes I understand I only had one room at one place, do you like calming lights at all? Maybe a sensory light or salt lamp to make the room more relaxing? Again apologies if not suitable for you, I will keep thinking
I had shared rest of facilities and I hated having to use the communal kitchen, are you able to eat in your room? Do you have something to watch maybe while you eat?
Just a plug in one