I am recalling the times when we have had members post about very serious times in their lives, sharing depression and any number of terrific things that have hurt, caused pain and seemed to shatter lives for a period of time over the years...
What I am asking is that some of you could share specific actions that help get you through times that seem so painful and as if they will never end. It does not really matter if the emotional pain was from a death, a loss of a pet or friend, a tragic world event, a betrayal, etc.
I will list several things that have pulled me through a terrible time...and hopefully some of you will share ideas that someone else may need to hear and perhaps try. Maybe some of these ideas will stay in our minds in case we need to try them at a future time.
I will enjoy reading what may work for others and hope that these ideas will be interesting and helpful to all of us.
*put your hand on your heart and feel the heartbeat. Listen to breathing.
* stroke a pet...feel their heart beating. Be aware of the softness of their fur, the wetness of their nose, the fragileness or sturdiness of their bodyparts.
* cry in the shower. put your head against the tiles and feel the water rushing over you as you cry until you are very tired and think about becoming cleansed by the flow of tears and water.
* copy notes of encouragement from people who have made an effort to support you. read them over and over when you may feel alone and abandoned.
* feel textures. your pet, fabric, smooth stones...whatever may be near. concentrate on the feeling and texture.
* if possible, make and eat a simple, healthy meal. try to make yourself taste what is in your mouth and know it is nourishing your body. use foodcolor to make something simple look whimsical.
* visit a nursing home and hold hands with someone, stroke their hand and just sit
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