I feel very self destructive right now

[EveHarrington]

I just had a rough therapy session and I feel very self destructive right now.

Any support is appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[MrMoonlight]

Hello @EveHarrington I don't know what you do to relax but when I feel extraordinarily stressed and in the right mood these types of youtube videos help.

Relax 8 Hours-Relaxing Nature Sounds-Study-Sleep-Meditation-Water Sounds-Bird Song

Please don't do anything too self destructive.

What are you doing right now?

(((eveharrington)))

 

[Freida]

Are you practicing your grounding? Did you let your T know you were having a hard time? Maybe a follow up?

You've got this - its a big ole bump in the road but you can do it.

 

[Joan]

Here sitting with you and listening. can you turn that destruction toward something else? Kick boxing, tearing paper or fabric, burning paper? Just some things that have helped me.

 

[EveHarrington]

Hello @EveHarrington I don't know what you do to relax but when I feel extraordi...

I’m waiting on my dinner——take out.

I’m on data so can’t watch YouTube videos without burning thru data, but thank you for your suggestion.

Hugs.

 

[EveHarrington]

Are you practicing your grounding? Did you let your T know you were having a hard time? Maybe a follow...

Yes she knows I’m having a hard time. I don’t see her until next Wednesday though and I can’t call her.

I’m trying to stay grounded. I’m trying to stay self contained without acting like a category 5 hurricane and taking out everything around me.

 

[EveHarrington]

Here sitting with you and listening. can you turn that destruction toward something else? Kick boxing, t...

Thank you for your suggestions. I will try.

 

[Freida]

breathe.... we are here.... watch cartoons or cooking shows? Weirdly those help when I'm really agitated even though I don't have kids and I don't cook!

 

[EveHarrington]

breathe.... we are here.... watch cartoons or cooking shows? Weirdly those help when I'm really agitat...

I picked up some dvds from the library so I’ll watch those.

I feel like taking all of my relationships to the top of mount crumpit and throwing them over the edge.

 

[MrMoonlight]

@EveHarrington I love getting sucked into a movie.

Relationships are tough for me..I guess they can be tough for everyone. Guess you are ruminating a bit.? Tomorrow I see my therapist for relaxation and grounding techniques. I did find one breathing exercise online, maybe this could help you in the short term.

"Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound. Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four. Hold your breath for a count of seven. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight."

 

[Butterflies2023]

- I once had these hurricane like symptoms and tried what I read which worked for me ....lay on the ground flat on your back and just shake shake shake/ Shake your legs and arms as fast and as long as you can - hen stop!

And do it again and again.....It works. You feel so odd doing it - like having a seizure but it works.

please try to incorporate daily and maybe twice a day exercise no matter what that is - even if going to mall to walk now that its winter.
Keep to the same time every day & exercise - even if it is getting on the floor to stretch - I love hiking and hike all four seasons. (not certain what region you live)