Emotions - I guess an emotional rollercoaster is part of the healing process, right?

[the10thleper319]

That is so sweet to ask, rarely anyone asks me, especially actually meaning it lol. I was trying to answer, I'm not sure what to say? I am too much in my head.

HUGS TO YOU!

You're welcome. You've been very concerned, kind, and helpful to me--I wanted to do the same for you. Share as much or as little as you want. Or don't share. Whatever you feel comfortable with. Hugs back to you,

 

[Tinyflame]

Thank you @the10thleper319 . I'm better at hugs than words.

 

[Tinyflame]

I was thinking @the10thleper319 , I don't feel safe enough to post particulars online, or to share them for the most part irl either. I know it's the way all of us need to to get better or heal, at least one part of it. But that's the catch 22.

 

[the10thleper319]

I was thinking @the10thleper319 , I don't feel safe enough to post particulars online, or to share them for the most part irl either. I know it's the way all of us need to to get better or heal, at least one part of it. But that's the catch 22.

NOOOOOOO WORRIES! I respect you and your decision. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. The same goes for everyone, as we heal from our individual trauma(s),

 

[Tinyflame]

I appreciate it very much @the10thleper319 . I've come to dread, amongst other things, sundays. Thank you.

 

[the10thleper319]

I appreciate it very much @the10thleper319 . I've come to dread, amongst other things, sundays. Thank you.

You're welcome!

 

[Tinyflame]

I guess that's a great part of it @the10thleper319 - our emotions are greatly influenced by our thoughts, especially our perspective. Let alone the influence physiologically: sleep, health, etc. Anything that helps with perspective is gold.

 

[the10thleper319]

I guess that's a great part of it @the10thleper319 - our emotions are greatly influenced by our thoughts, especially our perspective. Let alone the influence physiologically: sleep, health, etc. Anything that helps with perspective is gold.

So true about the thought and emotions connection. The other night I recalled my roommates from the physical rehab center I was in last year. One moaned a lot, another was a rude cancer patient, and another was a paraplegic. I got such intense nausea I twice thought I was going to throw up. I didn't but ended up not going food shopping for fear of vomiting in the store.

 

[Tinyflame]

Yes @the10thleper319 and I think it relates to how 'spongy' we are, and how difficult the times we are experiencing are. That it doesn't take as much to scratch the surface, especially if it's something important to us, or very painful. Both a question of being run down, +/or highly susceptible to discouragement, despair or fear. On the other hand, the opposite can have positive effects, but it takes some grounding and regaining a perspective apart from it to be receptive to it too, I think. And not be unrealistic nor denying or minimizing.

 

[the10thleper319]

Yes @the10thleper319 and I think it relates to how 'spongy' we are, and how difficult the times we are experiencing are. That it doesn't take as much to scratch the surface, especially if it's something important to us, or very painful. Both a question of being run down, +/or highly susceptible to discouragement, despair or fear. On the other hand, the opposite can have positive effects, but it takes some grounding and regaining a perspective apart from it to be receptive to it too, I think. And not be unrealistic nor denying or minimizing.

Well said. I agree.

 

[Tinyflame]

And I would say @the10thleper319 , Idk about you, but it's been a challenging week for me and I am reminded we can only do the best we can do, and difficult to do without help or support and our own limitations. Hard to learn to minimize the self-recriminations and fear that come from a sense of inadequacy or powerlessness or limitations. Never mind the niggling of failure and the mental isolation of our own thoughts, worries, hopelessness, self-recriminations or doubts and uncertainty.

Hope you are doing well. Hugs to you!

 

[the10thleper319]

I am sorry the week hasn't been good for you. Mine hasn't been the greatest either with the roller coaster of emotions, today being angry at the need to always be in my safe zone bed and anger at the trauma. I feel like I am being held hostage by which ever emotion greets me in the morning. I do the best I can to deal with the situation, using treatment modalities, meditation music, self-compassion, rest, and my faith. My name is derived from the only leper that Jesus cured that came back to give Him thanks. I am not a preachy Christian but my spirituality is a major "weapon" in my personal arsenal in healing from the trauma. I am speaking strictly for myself. In terms of religion/spirituality/faith, you and everyone do as you seem fit. Hugs back to you.