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New evening. Old sensations.

NAS94655
3 days ago

Hello, I am really struggling this evening to cope with the overwhelming sensations flowing through my body. I cannot talk to anyone about it as they do not understand. Does anyone else struggle in a similar way? If so, what works for you?

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  • 2 days ago

    This is probably a little too late but will be good after the fact when you are able to focus on reading...  I find depending on how the feeling is, the following things help me:

    1. Stimming - Dancing like no one is watching with my favourite tunes.
    2. Singing with a backing track to release everything.
    3. Going out for a drive if the feelings are just in my chest like anxiety.
    4. Wrapping myself in a blanket and rocking or twirling my hair.
    5. Having a good cry - watching a movie that helps me do that or listening to music that helps me if I am unable to.
    6. Smelling essential oils as that usually beings me out of connecting to the feeling.
    7. Finding a safe space to hide until the feeling passes - under a tree/i in nature somewhere.
    8. Pacing up and down until I notice the feeling change or disappear.
    9. Having a hug if you have a partner as this can help if I want to feel held and protected.
    10. Having some food/drink as it can be a hungry or thirsty thing.
  • 2 days ago in reply to Tree spirit

    Thank you for sharing this Tree Spirit! I shall try to practise some of these next time I am struggling. I contacted the Samaritans and they were incredibly helpful. 

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