suffering need support

[Starrlight]

I’ve never suffered the way I am now. I am breaking down. It’s all too much. Please help me stay in control, grounded, back to ok. INeed support until this passes please. I just can’t suffer any longer it’s too much. Praying meditating distracting.

[c-mac]

I'm sorry to hear that, Starr! What's going on?

[Starrlight in reply to c-mac]

It’s hard taking care of my mom just hurt my back lifting her yesterday. And today same. Taking care of kiddos too. I need back care foot care mental health care… I do have a therapy appointment later so that’s a positive. I feel I’ve got to focus more on the positives. Seek them out you know?

[blackcat64013]

Hi Starrlight, I am sorry you are not feeling great. I am here for you at 1.10am in Australia. I am holding you in my 💜.

My psychologist gave me this tip--When my brain is out of sync, I will reach for my note on the fridge that says, "THIS WILL PASS THEN HAVE CUP OF TEA". Apparently this has 2 things going for it:

1. Acknowledges the feelings

2. having a drink, either hot or cold, gives the brain something else to think about (temperature) and this grounds you back into the present. My favourite hot drink happens to be hot black tea.

Best wishes xxx 🦘

[Starrlight in reply to blackcat64013]

I JUST fixed myself tea before coming on here! Great minds think alike! Yes it will pass. Thanks btw I love Australia.

[blackcat64013 in reply to Starrlight]

Enjoy the tea 🐈‍⬛

[Starrlight in reply to blackcat64013]

💫 thanks!

[Arymretep in reply to blackcat64013]

I so agree, we British fix everything with a cuppa lol.☕️

[emmi331 in reply to Arymretep]

So true! I enjoy streaming British television, and I've noticed that the immediate response to every woe, from a minor mishap to a major tragedy, is a cup of tea!It must have a high comfort factor.

😊

[Arymretep in reply to emmi331]

It is 👍

[Starrlight]

Awesome. Thanks. *Hugging you. I’ve been having trouble getting out of the house l but I did put bare feet in grass not too long ago today. I think I’ll distract by watching some skateboarding on tv and I can’t stop drinking water it really helps.

[Arymretep]

Hi, yes anything to take your mind of things, I read you take care of your Mum, I did the same for many years and it’s so hard, but it’s the most wonderful thing too, take care

[Starrlight in reply to Arymretep]

Arymretep i agree with you it’s wonderful in a way…it brings extra love and compassion into the heart.

[Hope4me1 in reply to Starrlight]

I also took care of my mom. We added on an in-law apartment on to our house. But she hired out help as she needed. That took some of the burden off me. I was a support to her and we would talk and I consoled, but I didn’t have the heavy work. That would have been really hard for me. I am in awe of your strength.

Take care of yourself, too, Starr, just like you do with your mom. Take time for you. You are in my thoughts and there is always a break in the clouds eventually and even a few stars to be seen. Sending warm hugs and much love and support to you. ❤️🙏🏼🌟

[Starrlight in reply to Hope4me1]

Thank you for the beautiful comforting writing. I feel a little better today. I got a lot of extra sleep.

[Hope4me1 in reply to Starrlight]

A good nights rest is so rejuvenating! Good for the soul❤️ Happy to hear you are doing better!😊🌷

[Samson1953]

My prayers are with you... watch a funny movie if you can. It really helps. Sending you a hug full of strength.

[Starrlight in reply to Samson1953]

Yes! Thank you!

[jrgallagh]

I have been there -- a number of times. What I do is to grab onto a project and pour myself into it. I am a lawyer so a couple of times I FORCED myself to writ (and publish) a legal article. Have been sick off and on for a few years, and my yard "went to hell" so I am putting out grass seed on the bald spots and moving the sprinkler to water the newly-seed spots. I have artificial knees so I have to exercise caution. Take out a (legal) pad and put down a number of "projects,". STAY SAFE.

[Starrlight in reply to jrgallagh]

Awesome thank you, I’ll see where my motivation lies, today I think I’ll paint with my kids.

[Tara52]

Great suggestions!

[Tigerlilly7]

Hope the feeling passes soon. Like waves 🌊 they pass eventually. Hang in there everything will be ok x

[Starrlight in reply to Tigerlilly7]

I love that; it’s true! Thank you! Things are better today so far.

[catsrock]

I'm so sorry and totally get it. Yes, it will pass, but it sucks when you're in the midst of it. Hang in there - sending you lots of strength and support.

[Starrlight in reply to catsrock]

Thank you Catsrock!!! 🐆

[WickNeo]

Sending support from Ohio!

[Starrlight in reply to WickNeo]

(((((((((((((WickNeo)))))))) thanks