Trying makes it worse

[Former-Member]

Yes, seems that the focus on different aspects of our lives are skewed in social discussion. Looks yes, politics and religion no. Seems backward for sure!! @EternalFlower 

[Appleblossom]

@EternalFlower Sorry you are going through bad stuff. 

I have been using physical objects for calming for last 20 years.  I usually have cushions on my couch and often hold them on my lap or on my heart when I am triggered.  When I am going out, I might wear a badge my sister gave me or a scarf my daughter gave me.  I also use my water bottle as a comfort object ... never had a blankie tho ...

Sometimes I do not have common sense to know what is safe and what is unsafe... re marches and stuff...

I have to tune out my mental chatter at times, then it comes around loud and clear, and lets me know I cannot shut it up for long.  Sometimes like maddison I just lie down and rest for however long it takes to feel like getting up again.  Love that kiwi idea.

Met a kiwi today. Person not fruit. Big guy.  Beautiful voice.

Oh @maddison  I think I like Dave Graney and dont believe I have heard of him before..lol @TAB 

At least I feel that old world weary feeling at times, and he does it with humour.  Not mad about him ... mind you ... balancing it out with some Seymour Bernstein which you would all probably hate!

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[EternalFlower]

@TAB cute cozy pics

[TAB]

Bed soon here @EternalFlower  I haven't been good last few days 

[maddison]

Hope you feel better soon @TAB 

[TAB]

Thanks @maddison 

[maddison]

I found this little cutey sitting by itself out in rain on the driveway, bringing the bins in the now. It's soooo tiny. I like it🙂

  

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[EternalFlower]

So small and cute @maddison !!! We needs lots of them in a line for a chain 

[maddison]

Haha.. That would really cool @EternalFlower 

What are you up to today?

We had a hectic night. Police were here. HM is detoxing & not doing too well. I'm ok.

Have been out running errands & now I'm watching YT story by Jeannie Baker, called Belonging.

I'm not a cryer- this is making me cry - really happy tears tho xx (I might be 'pre-mens'!😉)

https://youtu.be/4VgdpSCbo1Q

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[Appleblossom]

@maddison Its is funny how we all have unique emotional responses to things.  Sounds like you did need an outlet of some kind though.

Back from physio. Have not seen her in a month.