Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in Thursday, 7th December 2017
Hello My Friends,
Today is bringing us closer to the weekend, where hopefully some of us can relax from the weekend off work or school. It might be a time to have fun with the kids or friends and family. It might be a time to just get out and get some fresh air.
As you check in today, how are you doing?
What goal(s) would you have for today if you've thought about them?
How can the Trauma community support you during thie time?
I look forward to hearing from you! Have the most awesome day you can.
KristenHR
@KristenHR
As you check in today, how are you doing?
Well. I slept relatively well last night for the first time in a while, so that's something to be grateful for. Otherwise I'm trying my best to stick with the basics.
What goal(s) would you have for today if you've thought about them?
To stay grounded in the present moment -- emotional flashbacks, anxiety and toxic inner criticism have been playing up recently (no doubt part of the disrupted sleep cycle). I'm having to be especially mindful and compassionate while difficult feelings and thoughts pass through (due to a number of internal and extraneous ongoing circumstances, including the holiday season itself). So far, so good -- trying my best anyway.
How can the Trauma community support you during thie time?
Help to remind me that no matter what I'm safe and not alone. Heh.
Today was decent. Work was pretty good. I
Hi all ❤️ Im doing ok today. Ive been feeling exhausted and drained since I returned from my trip and Im not sure if its an emotional drain or something else. Theres been a minor issue going on in my home and Im noticing Im continually feeling hypervigilant and my system keeps going into fight mode - I think this may be why Im feeling so drained but Im not sure. Ive been trying to work up the courage to speak my mind to a housemate who has been causing the rest of the house to feel intimidated and bullied and I keep procrastinating.
I was able to get a few things today that I had put off though, so that felt good.
As for how the community can support me? I think just this... having an avenue to throw out how Im feeling day to day in itself is huge. Ive found this community already to be a massive support ❤️ there are so many others going through similar things, who get stuff, or may even have some sort of advice or another perspective based on personal experience already that might add an extra angle to reflect on.
I think that if life does not get better for me by this time next month, I will end it.
I just can't living life everyday. It's too much
I think that 30 days is a fair time to wait
Maybe I will get a sign?
Hi @braveKitten4951. Please don't kill yourself. Things will get better eventually. We're here for you during these hard times, and we care about you. Hang in there okay? You can do it. I believe in you! 
@KristenHR
Hi Kristen!
I've been doing really well lately and I'm glad to say I'm looking forward to taking a break soon to get some much needed rest :) I'm starting to be more open with myself and starting to take my own words to heart such as when I say I feel pretty, I no longer brush it off and I'm coming to terms with the past. I'm realizing now that while I have had a rough life, those events do not define me but are rather something that happened to me. I've been feeling empowered!
Have an amazing rest of your day
@KristenHR
Hello~!!
I'm alright today, and I get to spend some time alone tomorrow (for 4 whole hours!!!) For a goal, I want to try to do well on Finals today.
I am still here, still alive but right now I just don't care.
who cares?