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Bad thoughts

Jess

I'm really struggling with bad thoughts at the moment I think it's because I'm not feeling well and the anxiety and autism in one making it so overwhelming. I don't want to hurt myself but at the same time I do and have this urge it's really hard to ignore. Not sure what else I can do about it. I don't want to tell mum she would worry and I can't call doctor until tomorrow. Any distraction or advice would be really useful right now.

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  • Hi Jess. Is there anything you can focus this energy into? Do you run or do you have a pile of clay to shape and slice and mould? There's a dog in your photos, can you play catch? 

    Sometimes what we need is a creative outlet. Maybe a notebook to write down all the thoughts, because we all have them but they don't have to control us. This might be a good conversation to have with your mother if you feel open to it, perhaps if she can help you with creative and productive ideas for outlets. Maybe gardening the whole back and front garden. Even if it's been done ask if you can redesign it. Or things to build. Many of us have found relief with a pile of lego bricks and a set of instructions. 

    When you feel a bit better would be a good time to explore what might be causing the anxiety. One thing that helped me in my 20s was reading The Artists Way. The author suggests buying a cheap notebook and writing 3 pages every morning (or whenever you wake up). It's amazing what comes out in those that can help bring clarity but also a bit of relief. 

  • in reply to JuniperFromGallifrey

    I have a copy of the Artist's Way, too. Sometimes I attend a Zoom meeting based around that book; for two-way prayer. 

  • in reply to Desmond79

    That sounds great! And yeah - happy it's helpful. 

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