Traumatic Experiences Community Check-In: March 16th - March 17th, 2020
Good Morning To Our Trauma Community!
Hello everyone! I hope you are having a lovely day so far. Please feel free to answer the following:
1. How are you feeling emotionally today?
2. Is there anything upsetting you or making you feel anxious?
3. What website or App doesn't exist but you really wish it did?
4. What's your favorite type of day (weather, temperature, etc.)?
Stay Beautiful My Friends!
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1. How are you feeling emotionally today? Anxious, as is probably everyone else, due to virus. I work from home and depend on being able to get out and "see others" at end of day for my mental health.
2. Is there anything upsetting you or making you feel anxious? Our new normal of social distancing to prevent spread of virus.
3. What website or App doesn't exist but you really wish it did?
4. What's your favorite type of day (weather, temperature, etc.)? Autumn day, not too hot or humid
@endorphin18 Hi there friend. I can totally understand why you feel anxious right now. I know I feel that way. I work from home as well and social distancing can be tough. I count on going outside for my walks at the end of the day for my mental health too and even that is being frowned upon in my area so I won't do it. It's going to be tough for all of us for a while but I'm confident we can get through this. My favorite type of day is an autumn day too! Thank you for checking in. Have a lovely night.
Hi. I am new to 7 cups. I am in a trauma situation for the past 5 years due to strange and overwhelming health situation and poor public medicine in my country. I don't know if I am allowed to say my country's name? I had a fall. Not much of a fall on ice and it left me bedridden for 18 months. Then in a wheelchair. Then trying to figure out what was wrong and why I was unstable. Three knee surgeries Then groin issues. Then exploded Shouldice hernia repair and metal shards in abdomen removed Then inguinal hernia Then more groin pain Now obtrurator hernias and femoral hernia need fix Doctors in my country wont fix out of country medical costs breaking me Can not afford down Just down too much Also undiagnosed concussion led to dizziness after fall and a sort of undiagnosed PTSD Very hard to co Timor would like a friend sad I am sad
@littleEyes3042 Hi there my friend. Welcome to 7 Cups! I'm so glad you signed up and it's wonderful to have you here! I'm really sorry to hear about all the trauma you are going through right now (and yes, you are allowed to say your country's name). How terrible that you had that fall that left you bedridden for 18 months. That had to be a very trying time for you and I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I hope you can find the support that you deserve here. You are more than welcome to participate in our daily check-ins. Thank you for sharing this with me and I hope you have a lovely night.
1. I feel so good right now. My father just tried to trigger me by looking in the kitchen as I'm cooking (as if he thinks I'm trying to hide something but sometimes cooking is just quiet). He went away only when I looked at him. He has done this before. My instinct was to leave a note for my mom about this. I wrote 3. Then realized I would be giving up power over my emotions. He wants control over my emotions because he cant control his own. He wants a rise out of me, like by randomly popping up to watch me. His tactics earlier today didn't work. Shame he can't use that persistence for something positive.
I know my mother will defend him. I crumpled up those notes, felt my frustration & anxiety leave. His obsession over me is his own. I don't have to be hypervigilant, paranoid. He can claim "concerned parent". He's just angry that he isn't the one hurting me (my ED is, without him). I don't have to rant & explain myself though I'm doing it now. I don't have to be triggered by someone so miserable that he is abusive. That isn't a person nor vibes I want in my life. I limit how much I'm around him. His lashing out is on him. It's so freeing and a good way to reflect on what I need to keep working on / the truth on why I felt triggered. Every single day is a new chance to practice - dont know if that is good or bad. I burned my pancake 
Website / app that doesnt exist wish it did
3. Hm, I'm not sure!
4. Sunny, not too warm, light breeze 
@Lexloveslife Hi there my friend! I'm so happy to hear that you were feeling good! GREAT job on conquering the trigger that is your manipulative father. I'm so very proud of you. He does want control over your emotions and you are definitely right that he has no control over his own. I really can't stand the way he treats you but you have so much more strength than he does! I'm glad that you felt your frustration and anxiety leave once you crumpled up the notes you wrote to your mother. Your father is so abusive and it's good that you try not to be around him. I love the day you described! I hope you are safe today and thank you for checking in. Have a lovely night.
I am feeling okay. Kind of good because I found out I will get paid even thought I won't be at work for two weeks. Kind of bad because I worry about the people I work with, because they won't have the support they need during this time.
I want to visit just a couple of people, and run some errands, but I am worried about what I percieve as a very slow move towards a full quarantine my state seems to be moving towards. I am worried about my partner possibly being barred from work soon.
I wish there was an app for me to check in with the people I am typically responsible for at work. I'm hoping they will be okay.
Oh--my favorite type of weather? Storms--when I don't have to drive in them! 😁
@ashes1215 Oh my gosh I love storms when I don't have to drive in them too!! 
@ashes1215 Hi there friend! Wow, that's great news that you are going to end up getting paid! That must be a huge relief for you. Oh no, that is unfortunate that some people you work with won't get the support they need. I would worry about them too. Social distancing and not being able to go to work is getting really tough for a lot of people right now and I hope we can fix this soon. I like the app that you are describing and that would be neat if it existed. Thank you for checking and I hope you and your family are safe. Have a lovely night.
I want to say that picture is beautiful. The birds.
I feel that the worst is coming and we have to pull ourselves out of the hell we're being dragged into right now it's scaring us into trapping into cages of doomsday
@ShadowTag
Hey Kitty🤗😊🐱🐈
@ShadowTag I'm so glad you liked the picture! We are going through some really hard times right now. Hopefully it will start to improve soon.
I thought I was traumatised, untill after all my struggles I metamorphosised into a butterflee...
@OldSerendipityBoat
we all have a hidden pair of wings. They aren't useful for flying don't try that they are broken but they radiate a soul
@ShadowTag how nicely written..thank you...
@OldSerendipityBoat
your welcome!
@PeppermintStar0912
1. How are you feeling emotionally today?
A bit drained from dealing with other people. A bit calmer from listening to music and introverting and writing.
2. Is there anything upsetting you or making you feel anxious?
Yeah, my dad freaking out about Covid-19. Mind you I don't mean just taking reasonable precausions, I mean freaking out, like having anxiety attacks about it, and talking about it excessively. He can't help it, but I have to avoid him for my mental health, because interacting with him increases my anxiety/depression symptoms almost every interaction - not just because of this one thing, but because he generally hyper-focuses on the negatives.
Strangely I don't feel very anxious about the virus myself - concerned yes, but not excessively worried about it like others around me seem to be. I guess because I know what I can do, like stay informed and follow the advice of the CDC, and I do that rather than focus on what I can't control. Maybe it's because I take breaks from thinking about it?
3. What website or App doesn't exist but you really wish it did?
Maybe some thing like Duolingo, but that includes talking with native speakers of your target languages?
4. What's your favorite type of day (weather, temperature, etc.)?
That's a tough one - I don't think I have a favorite type of day, but I like variety, and extreme wheather, like thunder and lightening, wind, rain, snow, or hail storms. I also like days that are a mix of chill time and active time, time introverting and time spent with friends. Variety is the spice of life, yeah?
That bird picture is so pretty - Thank you for sharing it with us!
@HunterRose Hi there friend. I totally understand being drained from dealing with other people. I'm an introvert as well and go inside my mind to heal. I'm glad that writing and listening to music helped make you feel a bit calmer. I'm sorry for what is happening with your dad right now- When other people panic like that, it's best to stay away for our mental health so I'm glad you're doing that. I hope you and your family are safe during this time. I'm trying to stay as logical and informed about the virus as well so I think you're doing a good job handling it. The language app you are describing sounds like it would be a good idea. I agree with you- Variety is the spice of life! I'm so glad you liked the picture! Thank you for checking in. Have a lovely night.
@PeppermintStar0912
1. How are you feeling emotionally today?
Today I am feeling drained and tired.
2. Is there anything upsetting you or making you feel anxious?
I've been working very hard to improve my mental stuff and fight back against flashbacks and dissociation (at least, that's what I think it is that happens? Not too sure), and I'm really worried that being quarantined in my house where there's a ton of triggers is going to mess me up a ton. I've been working incredibly hard to function correctly, and I don't want to go back to being a burden to my friends.
3. What website or App doesn't exist but you really wish it did?
An app that allowed me to take recordings and play them on repeat with my phone off. Like a music app, but that I could put recordings of stuff into and have it play on loop. Haven't found anything yet, though.
4. What's your favorite type of day (weather, temperature, etc.)?
When it's cold out and it's pretty cloudy, but the sun's peeking through just enough that you don't really need to be wearing a jacket if you don't feel like it.
@twistedracoon I totally get the "fight back against flashbacks and dissociation (at least, that's what I think it is that happens? Not too sure)". Doing the exact same. Or at least, I try to accomodate them by saying what's what. Hang in there 
@twistedracoon Hi there my friend. I'm sorry that you've been feeling tired and drained. With everything that is going on right now, I can understand why you are feeling this way. I really hope that things will start to improve for us soon. It would be nice to have an app that would take recordings that you can play on repeat even when your phone is off! I really like your favorite type of day. Cold and cloudy weather is my favorite as well. Thank you for checking in. Have a lovely night.
. How are you feeling emotionally today? I am feeling a bit sluggish
2. Is there anything upsetting you or making you feel anxious? Yes I am being stalked and It has me nervous
3. What website or App doesn't exist but you really wish it did? A magical app where using it made everything possible
4. What's your favorite type of day (weather, temperature, etc.)?A nice sunny day that is not to hot with a soft warm breeze. Birds out chirping and butterflies flying and a dip in the pool.
@bubblegumPuppy68 Hi there my friend. I'm so sorry that you are being stalked. I can completely understand why that would make you nervous and I hope this person stops soon otherwise maybe the authorities need to get involved. It is not a good thing when we feel that our safety is in jeopardy. I wish the app you are describing really existed! It would be so nice if everything could be possible. Your favorite day sounds very beautiful. Thank you for checking in. Have a lovely night.
1. How are you feeling emotionally today?
Okay but tired. My moods have been allover the place so it's been a fight.
2. Is there anything upsetting you or making you feel anxious?
I just have to keep making phone calls and I hate it.
3. What website or App doesn't exist but you really wish it did?
None that I can think of right now.
4. What's your favorite type of day (weather, temperature, etc.)?
Call me an odd duck, But I love cool rainy weather. A good thunderstorm and i'm set.
@Goldcherry2113 Hi there my friend! I understand when you say that your moods have been all over the place- That is me too right now! It can sure get exhausting can't it?! I hope you got all your phone calls made and everything went well. I love cool, rainy weather too- As long as I get to stay inside! Thank you for checking in. Have a lovely day.
