Overwhelmed
Hello people of the 7 cups community! As depicted by the title, I have been feeling extremely overwhelmed... There is just so much going on but then again I am bored as hecc. I have been breaking down over the simplest things, including thinking about what to put in this post...! efefbegbgrbrgbf idk what to do!!
@cha0t1cn3utral
hey its ok, i get it. im overwhelmed (and upset) right now too.
but your ok, just take deep breath's and focus on whats around you if you start to have like an anxiety attack or panic attack ok? :) if u need to talk to me im here, i hope thats not weird
@cha0t1cn3utral
I feel the same way friend! With all of the craziness in the world right now I just feel constantly on edge. I go from feeling totally fine and in control to the being in the middle of a dreaded anxiety spiral! Hoping that this group will be able to help calm those nerves in the days to come!
I fight PTSD. You never really get over it. There are just calmer times than others. I can tell you from years of taking all the drugs, breathing helps. If you feel a panic or anxiety attack coming, change your environment. Go to another room. Go outside. Then stop and breath through your belly. Get rid of that "Warrior Posture" (shoulders raised, eyes wide, adrenalin gathering in your belly. In that breating posture, more carbon dioxide than oxygen gets to your brain and you feel even more anxious.
Calm, slow breaths through your belly. Even count them. Count to a number (say 5 at first) slowly as you inhale. Then exhale to that same number count. Increase the number but slowly. Bring down your arms and rest them. Keep breathing, slowly. It is Now, not Yesterday or Tomorrow. This moment. Enjoy it with your Self. You are never alone.
@Kurt789
I absolutely LOVE this post and thank you so much for it. I too am fighting PTSD. As a matter of fact, was triggered a moment ago by something I saw on TV and did just what you said, removed myself immediately.
Again, thank you for taking the time to encourage others in the midst of your own struggles. Continue to be a LIGHT.
BLESSED WISHES!
@ThisTooShallPass2016
Hey, stay in the fight without fighting. I have a lot of other tips about PTSD I will continue to write about. I counseled for the VA for a while and was a counselor in another life. PTSD, depending on the "type" (if you can safely use that word with PTSD) can be extremely energy draining, and I have seen the mistakes. But overall, the idea is to stay through it, knowing well that it is a temporary condition and will pass. Let things go, and the number one rule is not to abuse your spouse or lifemate. Family and lovers are your best source of nurturance and healing. They hurt while you hurt. The enemy is gone now. It is not your girlfriend or wife, or husband, or even kids. Watch for triggers and if you continually have flashacks and can't sleep, find an understandig doctor and get it fixed. I still go to bed thinking I am saddling up for a mission. I did learn proper breathing is better than being stuck taking benzos forever. Sometimes you just need them. Good luck.....Post your progress. I can help with a lot issues.....
@Kurt789
Thanks so much. All things considered, I am doing very well right now. I am so grateful for all that I learned in therapy. Physical exercise, mindfulness exercises, and prayer have been my best friends. Thanks for your words of wisdom. It's helpful to know that their are others that truly understand. It's really hard to explain a panic attack to someone that's never had one. Along those lines, a few weeks ago, out of the blue, my spouse had a panic attack while we were at dinner. Because I'd been through it, I was able to quickly help him through it.
For so long, I was ashamed of my diagnosis, now I openly share because I know that there are so many undiagnosed people suffering in silence.
My personal viewpoint is that nothing that we go through ever goes to waste. I believe that because of our lived experience we will be able to help others in the future. Again, thank you.
@ThisTooShallPass2016
A spouse with panic attacks too is especially stressful. Good you were there.
Life is one imperfect activity after another. Keep going through all the imperfection.