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Posted 9/30/2019 8:07 PM (GMT -7)
Hi all, I don’t know if it’s depression or anxiety or what but I’ve suddenly been having problems again. It started with not sleeping through the night which is unusual for me and then the frequent crying came back. A few days ago I was listening to a podcast that unexpectedly got into a lot of existential stuff related to meditating that previously wouldn’t have bothered me and I may have found it interesting but since about a year ago I can’t listen to it. I had to shut it off half way through because it made me feel totally detached, feeling of dread and not like myself and I feel like I’ve gone totally backwards. I’m trying to pull out any tools I can think of to ground myself, doing lots of art and keeping as busy as possible but it does get me freightened that this is happening and is making it hard to enjoy things because I feel somewhat separated from it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Posted 9/30/2019 10:27 PM (GMT -7)
Hi mate. Seens like a bit of a trigger that has happened. I mean sort of in the sense that something within the process has instigated a mind response and thus it's safety mechanism has been tripped.

Fear not....breathe through it. I am safe or a mantra of the same effect. This type of situations are common, and it doesn't always pertsin to unresolved issues....the ill informed always believe so.

We we get into a funk via something that you are experiencing or for no reason our mind is more susceptible to emotive and sensitivities and triggers than when we are more stable.

Your tool box...good on ya. The reason this is happening can be something your mind may see as a trigger...it could be just benign it may have relevance but if it does not then correct your mind. Mantra.

Keep 💪....our minds play havoc with us and sometimes we got to correct it. It will pass. Your sharing shows your strength and therefore with support will combat it.

HT
Posted 10/1/2019 5:55 AM (GMT -7)
Try to be mindful of situations. Meditation helps for grounding. I hope you feel better soon Labradorite. Depression and anxiety stink. We are all in this together.

Hang in there.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/1/2019 6:43 AM (GMT -7)
Hi Labradorite - I had something similar happen to me a couple months ago. I was doing well then all of the sudden it came back with a vengeance. Like they mentioned, it sounds like something triggered you. I think one of the things that has helped me lately is just being aware of what's happening. The last time around I thought I was actually losing it. But now I know it's how my mind responds to stress or a trigger. I have an app called Smiling Mind that I use at night sometimes to help me get to sleep. There are many different guided meditations, but I typically always use the sleep one.

I wish you well!
Posted 10/1/2019 8:45 AM (GMT -7)
Hi Labradorite,

I use Insight Timer it is a free down load for your phone.

the meditations generally are well organized and there is a paragraph explaining it more fully.

I myself do not use existential stuff for the same reason. Keep using your skills that work for you. If your emotions get to high, remember hold ice until it hurts then 3 cleansing breaths.

Peace and strength
Trina
Posted 10/1/2019 9:41 PM (GMT -7)
Thank you all so very much. I keep trying to remind myself that I got through this once before and it will go away again. Will be trying all suggestions and apps to get back on track
Posted 10/2/2019 4:26 AM (GMT -7)
The most grounding thing of all is the body itself. It's our body that is connected so intimately with the earth we live on. The mind likes to wander and so it should.
Because the body is so connected to the physical earth it's nice to use it, and feel it.
I found some very grounding things as simple as standing and feel what it's like to stand on one leg, or just shift the weight from one foot to another... breathing and even gently massaging parts of your body can be really grounding.

Take care and I hope things settle. It's very odd to feel like a stranger on our own planet...
Posted 10/3/2019 4:10 PM (GMT -7)
Thanks everyone, it helps so so much. I hate the feeling of distance and obnoxious thoughts that nothing matters even though I know it does. Hugs to all of you.
Posted 10/4/2019 5:13 AM (GMT -7)
I hope you are feeling better Labradorite.

Keep us posted as to how you are feeling.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/4/2019 10:54 AM (GMT -7)
Hey Lab...

If it helps any,

I have just gone through a week of darkness. Bad, very bad thoughts, depression, what's the point etc..

But though experience my logical brain knew this would pass. YES, it is hard to hold on to that, but I found since I journal, tagging pages in my journals and going back to read the times I came through depressive episodes helps a lot.

Also. write what I feel and how I feel about the situation. Not holding back anything, gets a lot of that emotion out. Do not know if that would help you, just saying.

Hope you feel better soon. Keep posting we are here to support you.

Peace and strength
Trina
Posted 10/4/2019 7:04 PM (GMT -7)
Hi guys!taking it one day at a time, So thankful today was a much better day. Absolutely Trina, that’s kind of how these ~two weeks went too, I tried to remind myself frequently that I’ve been through this before and have had long periods of good times in between and that definitely helped, probably the most helpful thing I did. I should start journaling, but I haven’t been able to really get going with that, I do most re art journaling but a written would be more helpful.
I hope you too continue to have better days!
Posted 10/4/2019 9:01 PM (GMT -7)
Many healing thoughts my friends. HT
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