Spiralling

[I_Hate_Me_2]

Really struggling at the moment. I know I’m messed up I just need everything to stop. Self sabotaging has the upper hand.

Everything right now seems scary.

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Okay, try to do something to get yourself out of this cycle. Sometimes the best advice I’ve gotten is distract your mind. When you are overwhelmed, try to do or think about something rather than all your problems.

[Marysblue]

I do that too. I heard a good thing today about dealing with abandonment issues, don't abandon yourself. Last month I heard the term gaslighting yourself. You might look it up.

Kristen Neff

I think it's her name has the self-compassion website. There are also self-compassion meditations you can do. I know it's a struggle I've fought low self esteem all my life.

[Roxylox in reply to Marysblue]

This is a very interesting post. Must look her up.

[Daveacr1959]

First thing you need to do is please get a new name on here . Hating yourself is probably half of your problem. Learn to love yourself. God loves you. Family loves you. Things that help me., I start every morning with the Wim Hof guided breathing exercises free on you tube. 3 round beginners., if you can’t do the full breath hold, it’s ok to sneak a tiny breath till you can do it. I do the 3 round beginner as a warm up to the 5 round. And when I started I had to sneak a breath during the beginner. This is a great way to start the day. And laying down on empty stomach is best. But you can do it sitting up before a meal. Get 40 minutes of cardio exercise daily. This is a huge mood booster and helps stress and sleep. After your shower rinse in cool water for 5 minutes. With the goal of a 5 minute pure cold rinse in 2 months. Google cold shower therapy for mental health.