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22-04-2024 11:49 AM
22-04-2024 11:49 AM
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
P.S. I also agree with you @PinkFlamingo - I like what you said about making sure we are safe, and developing that internal sense of safety too. I know my brain is the one who can sometimes interrupt and create that lack of safety, so I have to gain control and assure it that I am in control and I am safe... sure likes to tell me lies somedays 😛
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22-04-2024 11:51 AM
22-04-2024 11:51 AM
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
My absolute pleasure - I am so glad to hear (read :P) that you were able to connect with something I wrote! I also was able to connect with your previous post 😛
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22-04-2024 11:53 AM
22-04-2024 11:53 AM
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
Hey @creative_writer and @PizzaMondo 🙂
I hope you dont mind Im jumping in here?
I wondered if doing some courses online that are helpful for emotional wellbeing might be useful for you Creative_Writer, to get into a bit better headspace in preparation for a return to study? That is, if youre interested in that kind of thing, and have access (a computer, phone, earbuds, privacy)... The reason I thought Id mention it is because before I got back into study at uni I did a few courses that were available on managing emotions, regulating, and learning to 'feel' my window of tolerance. The classes were really sympathetic, and I found they were helpful in doing some inner self prep for the rigours of uni demands.
I hope you dont mind I mention it - all in the hope of providing you with choice and options 🙂
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22-04-2024 11:59 AM
22-04-2024 11:59 AM
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
Yes, I think that the 'constant-alert' feeling or just below this is, what can then lead to worrying about things that aren't yet showing any evidence of happening, @PizzaMondo and @creative_writer , and having the ability to take a gentle step back to check in with oneself is a very valuable tool to have in the regulation/recovery internal toolkit 🙂 💜
I hope this is helpful for you Creative_Writer 🙂
Go gently today, and know we are here for you 🌺
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22-04-2024 12:42 PM
22-04-2024 12:42 PM
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
@PinkFlamingo never considered that, might look into courses for my uni. I probably need to do some grounding or something to bring myself back to the present, been heightened all day
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22-04-2024 01:07 PM
22-04-2024 01:07 PM
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
Sorry @creative_writer - I missed your post in my gleeful printing frenzy 😉🌺
Yeah that sense of internal safety is truly a cornerstone to managing anxiety levels and I also think on how we can recover in terms of when heightened by perceived risk or worry about the future/uncertainly of some kind.
I also agree that without a sense of internal safety it’s more difficult to feel safe around others - I do remember feeling that way in the past too 💜🌺
You have us supporting you, so hopefully there’s a building sense of safety (or the potential to do so) amongst the forums here 🙂🌺🤗
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22-04-2024 01:13 PM
22-04-2024 01:13 PM
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
No worries @creative_writer 🌺🙂 I hope it’s helpful
I’m not sure if this helps, but I tend to stand up and do some modified muscle relaxation..rolling shoulders, turning and nodding head slowly, elbow bends, wrist gentle shaking, and sway from one foot to the other, feeling weight shift through each leg, alternate knee bends (heel towards back), and alternate leg standing with ankle rotations, and this tends to bring my awareness back to body, like a little reconnecting reset. The entire time, I take a breath, and slowly release it while I do each movement.
hope it’s a bit helpful 🙂🌺
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22-04-2024 01:19 PM
22-04-2024 01:19 PM
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
I feel that some grounding will aid in your ability to also study (when you get back at it) without broken bits. Please prioritise self-care today - it's ok to go slow ❤️
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22-04-2024 04:33 PM
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22-04-2024 05:13 PM - edited 22-04-2024 05:14 PM
22-04-2024 05:13 PM - edited 22-04-2024 05:14 PM
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
One thing I am very impressed with and want to gently say I am very proud of is the discussion with your PSW...thats taking the steps to support yourself in having the meaningful discussions which can help, @creative_writer xx 🙂
Im sorry these thoughts are happening regarding past SA, that sounds really difficult, and distracting.. however, you aren't alone.. I myself and Im sure others here too, have been in places like where you are at, regarding those thoughts... the reason I mention it is so you can see we are a bunch of peeps who are here to hear and listen, and hold space, and give you that cushion that says "Im not alone" to land on 🙂 💜
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