not coping

[outlander]

definently @Jynx

[Jynx]

@outlander I remember one of my psychs telling me that anxiety is our protection system, but can become like a overly sensitive alarm system. So if it detects even the most minor of threats it'll start pinging us like there's a tiger lurking in the bushes. And because it is a base, survival instinct, we can't always just tell it 'hey, there's no tiger.' We have to show it, by taking those deep breaths, and engaging in things that help you feel safe - even if it's just getting on with your day. Cos sometimes (and this has certainly been my experience), if we pay too much attention to the anxiety as it bubbles up, it's like saying 'ooh yeah there might actually be something wrong, good move making me feel on edge/ready to run' 

I dunno if this helps, but hopefully even just reminding yourself that these feelings will pass can help soothe in the meantime 💜

[outlander]

thats true @Jynx it is a pain.

[outlander]

would anyone be around?

[tyme]

Hey @outlander ,

I'm here. How's things going for you tonight?

tyme

[outlander]

hey @tyme
just need a friend to talk to really

[tyme]

I'm here, ready and waiting @outlander 🙂

Anything in particular you'd like to share? I'm all ears for you.

tyme

[outlander]

thanks @tyme nothing in particular. would just like some distraction from anxiety and some bad physical pains

[tyme]

Can you find 6 hidden words in this picture @outlander ? Some of my colleagues love these puzzles. We do one each week at the end of a meeting lol.

[outlander]

can only find 3 @tyme but i dont have the best eyes