Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Forum Checkin - Thursday 30th March 2017
Hi guys :) How's Thursday treating you? Kindly I hope :) Healing is a tough journey, full of ups and downs and this checkin is a place where you can post how things are for you, whether you day is good, bad or inbetween, This is your safe space to share whatever is going on for you today :)
I have some wonderful quotes for you to think about today :)
Just like there's always time for pain, there's always time for healing.
Trauma is personal. It does not disappear if it is not validated. When it is ignored or invalidated the silent screams continue internally heard only by the one held captive. When someone enters the pain and hears the screams healing can begin.
Recovery is not so much a dream at it is a plan.
After the loneliness of trauma, the presence of another human being is transformative
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I'm having a really bad day today, emotionally. My skin seems foreign and I just want to crawl out of it. I know that isolating myself is not helping me, but I can't help it. Today's my best friend's birthday I don't want to talk to her. It's because of guilt and shame. I know she cares about me, but I never have anything positive to say and I want her to enjoy her day. I feel lije instead of being my own friend, I'm being my own bully. :(
@Shadeshack hey there. Im sorry you feel this way, I know it's hard and navigating friendships when trying to deal with these feelings can be difficult because we feel we are being a worry to them or bringing them down. And Sometimes it all can lead to us being our own worst enemies. But in time it gets easier. <3 if you want to talk about it, you're welcome to message me.
I'm trapped in a never ending cycle of intrusive thoughts about one person and the things he did to me and I can't get him out of my head and I tried so hard to talk about it in therapy last night but everything closed up and I couldn't speak and then I sat in my car afterwards and cried because it's so frustrating 😣
@BeeLeigh You will open up when the time feels right for you Bee. Its hard when you want to get something out and then feel unable to do that which can then make you feel kind of trapped with all the thoughts you are currently experiencing about that person. Perhaps bit by bit as you share more and open up with your therapist, these thoughts will become less prominent for you. Take care of you today and try not to be so hard on yourself
@BeeLeigh. Be kind to yourself, opening up to others is very difficult, but you might need more time, crying is actually good, it releases emotions, *hugs *
Thursday is going well, I hope everyone can find some calm and peace today! You all deserve it! Take care of yourself first, I am just beginning to understand the importance of self care, so I am passing the importance along to all my friends in this community! Hugs for everyone! Or high 5!s for the non huggers!
@jr50 Love your post jr50 and so pleased to have you aboard with us :)
@dancingRainbow45. Thanks do much, proud to be a part!
@jr50 Hugs JR. Indeed self care is a great reliever and is a must. Happy to hear you are doing that. What better than the weekend too do that. Happy to see you inspiring others towards it too. Have a great self caring weekend ahead.
@sujaypai. Thank you and you do the same! Hugs back *
I've been feeling a bit numb lately, like I don't know myself or my surroundings. Nothing seems to be real. Nothing that happens is real, it feels like a dream. Everyone is acting different in my brain, and I act different to myself. It's very weird..I haven't experienced this in a while. I don't like this feeling at all. I hope it goes away soon
@lavendermoonlight. I am sorry you are experiencing them feelings, I too have had them .very uncomfortable, but they will go away .
@lavendermoonlight Hugs Lavender. I am so sorry you feel so. You seem to be overwhelmed by some things. Perhaps you may try to relax and calm yourself by some breathing exercise or anything else that helps you relax. Perhaps also you may try to distract by engaging in some activities that keep you busy. I hope you will feel better soon. In case you need to talk you can pm me or any listener here.
@sujaypai thank you very much I appreciate all the love so much ❤
