Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in: September 10th
Hello Trauma Team!
It's another Monday. Another fresh start for a new week. I want to talk a little bit about what gets us up and motivated during particularly difficult or challenging times. Are their words or quotes that help empower you, keep pushing, and driving you to continue when you may not want to keep going on? If you have any favorite please share them.
How are you feeling going into this week on a scale of 1-10? What do you need right now to help us know how to support you to bring that number up?
We will be continuing daily check-ins and putting up more icebreaker threads and writings prompts this week.
Additionally, @RumpleSteeleSkin and @HeatherfeatherC will be leading Trauma Open Chat tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12:00 pm EST.
It's looking like we may have one more open chat session later this week as well. I will keep you updated. 
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@Kate awesome to hear and im ok will use member account to be honest how i feel
@Kate
How are you feeling going into this week on a scale of 1-10? What do you need right now to help us know how to support you to bring that number up? to be honest im at a two my keyboards bust using onscreen but numbers wont work i feel this way cause of the pain in my foot right now and the fears i have along with it the whole thing has me locked away isolated im traumatised by it its all thats on my mind right now
@NevaehRose I'm so sorry about your foot injury! It's incredibly painful and scary when you're not sure what's going on with your bones.
@Kate using a walking frame To try walk too struggling and yeah Definetly scary spoke to my dr though and therE waiting on xray report so we can see what to do next
@NevaehRose
Oh wow, it sounds like you are in a hard place right now. Safe hug!! Is there anything you can do to help ease your scared feelings? Breathing? Letting go of tension? A hot bath? Trama feelings are the worst - just know you are NOT alone!!!! The isolated feelins only make it all worse. So, read this message and remember, you are NOT alone!!! Now try grounding. And breathing. And do anything you can think of that brings you comfort and maybe even some joy? ❤️
@KLM3278 thanks got no bath though only a shower ive tried distractions but when foot is Super painful not easy tried breathing n grounding and mind went bk to foot and trauma of it
@NevaehRose
I am so sorry to hear that. I'm glad you're able to come and here and talk though. Do you take any pain medicine for your foot? ❤️
@KLM3278 yh my doctor faxxed some pain relief to pharmacy today as she knew how urgent it was needed
@NevaehRose
Oh I'm very to hear that soon you'll have some relief! ❤️❤️
@NevaehRose
Im sorry about your foot, pain and isolation is hard.
on a scale of 1-10 im at a 5 i guess... a quote that helps me is in the end youll be okay its your not okay it isnt the end
@Hope7879 I like that quote too!
@Hope7879
That's a cool quote! I've not heard that one before. Good to see you here with us
@LifeIsMyCanvas
I saw it on a clip board on a mental health worker at a hospital I was at I surprised me that I remember it
Hey Kate,
Dunno how I feel with numbers, low I guess. Too much is happening at the moment and I feel more than a little like I am drowning. Pretty sure my new kittens are triggering my PTSD which is just depressing to be honest and my nightmares have been getting significantly worse. Everything has changed recently and I think I just want to shut everything out to recover. I'll see.
Quotes wise, I am not very religious but this poem often helps when I am feeling very low. I guess just the idea that something out there cares and is watching out for me comforts me.
One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
@Lilibuth12 theirs a song to footprints in the sand by leona lewIs check it out if you want i love that poem
How are you feeling going into this week on a scale of 1-10? 3 . . . If, to be honest, my sleep apnea does not let me get the energy I need for daily activities .
What do you need right now to help us know how to support you to bring that number up? Just keep sending encouragement.
@Rebekahwriter13 Sleep apnea must be difficult. I image it's also very scary to deal with. Sending good thoughts your way.
@Rebekahwriter13 i understand how you feel i have sleep aponea too it sux
@Rebekahwriter13
Oh, Writer, Its hard when you dont have the energy you need for daily activities. Sending lots of encouragement
Hi
I'm not doing well today. I've been sleeping badly and I didn't go to work today. And when I got up I found an infestation of bugs in the sink, and they crawled all over me which was awful. I really hate bugs. I would really like a hug and someone to tell me it will be ok.
@FloweringBunny Oh no!! I really hate bugs too. That's awful! Hugs
@FloweringBunny
Ugh, bugs, not fun...
Safe hugs, Bunny, it will all be okay, thanks for reaching out. I hope tomorrow will be better for you.
@FloweringBunny
You are stronger today. If they are aunt get gay leaves, they do not like them, put in sink, window seal etc
@Rebekahwriter13@floweringbunny sorry bay leaves, not gay leaves, stupid autocorrect
Hmm. I turned 26 yesterday. Its such a random age. I think in life experience years im a hundred and five. My parents met my wife for the first time yesterday. Im not really sure how to feel about it. I know its a step in the right direction but it doesnt undo all the hurt.
@Npepsicola
Happy birthday for yesterday I'm not sure if you celebrate it but if you do I hope you enjoyed it.
Parents meeting your wife sounds like it was a big thing for you, I relate to that! It's hard to let people who hurt you into your life and the life of the ones you love. I hope they appreciate that you let them in in that way. Having good boundaries can help it feel a bit less scary and help to separate the past hurt from the present moment. It seriously kept me sane with my mum so I hope that helps in some way... easy to say tho, tougher to do, I truely hope for the best for you and your family.
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@LifeIsMyCanvas
Thanks. It was a big deal, weve been together for over 5 years so it was a big step. Im not great at setting boundaries but i might mention it to my therapist. I know its something i need to work on. In a way it feels sad because its like they are too late. They already missed so much of my life and idk if they can make up for that. But im trying to have an open mind.
@Npepsicola
My philosphy to pretty much anything in recovery is that it's only too late if we don't start now. I learnt about boundaries 3 years ago and I'm 34 now, it totally changed my life. I can communicate with my hubby, I can support him when he gets upset knowing that his feelings are not my responsibility and that takes off so much pressure. I've even been able to set boundaries with my mum and at first it was a bit like telling a toodler in the middle of a tantrum no. The other day I went to do something for her which normally she would put pressure on me and emotionally blackmail me and all that... She actually told me not to come if it was best for me and when I said I would she came to meet me half way to save me time as I was rushing to pick up my medication. Honestly nearly fell off my chair in shock that she suggested helping me. Just goes to show when we love ourselfs enough to empower our values, even the most difficult people learn to treat us better if they want to stay in our lives!
@Npepsicola aww happy birthday
Hi. Not feeling to good. Sleep has been an issue and so has my anxiety. Not sure what would help.
@RedHawk6547
Hey Red, sorry to hear that sleep is hard. Not sleeping makes everything feel so much worse doesn't it?
Is there anything soothing you can do for yourself? Maybe some grounding or put on some relaxing music or white noise? I hope you can get some rest soon.
@RedHawk6547 Got any coping methods to help with anxiety?
@CaringBrit
Not really. Do you know of any?
@RedHawk6547 anxiety is one of My best topics We Have a subcom too i lead the anXiety supporT team
there is so many coping methods its about what helps you though
grounding techniques
breathing excercises
mindfullness
i have a huge list of helpful sites too
icecubes cold showers
distractions so many
@Kate
Right now is say about a 3 on a scale. Not really sure what else to say at the moment, but figured I'd say something.
@practicalIdeal2007
That's ok!!! ❤️❤️❤️ <----- 3 hearts for you!!!!
