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Gentle light πŸ•―οΈ

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I bought this cheap little Himalayan salt lamp the other day. And the dim light actually soothes me at night. Harsh lights tend to make my anxiety and overthinking at night worse. I highly recommend getting a dim light if you're anxious at night. Just thought I'd share!

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I'm glad you have that I'm glad it calms you down it's beautiful thank you for showing me that I hope you feel better kiddo

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Ellamaye

That's gorgeous by the way, only way I stop my overthinking is drowning it out. Earphones and either music or at the moment friends on Netflix. Don't have to watch just listen and no crazy voices πŸ˜…

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mentalhealthandme in reply to Ellamaye

Oh I definitely do that too! Just having something on in the background so I don't have to hear my thoughts πŸ˜†

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Ellamaye in reply to mentalhealthandme

Silence is the worst thing for anxiety

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In some ways I'm the same.

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If you have other ways please share

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AnxiousSilver in reply to Ellamaye

IDK, sometimes I just want quiet, and will go with earplugs. (or earphones)

Omg I love my salt lamp! Definitely soothing!

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😁 I love you're tortoiseshell Kitty btw .I have one too! ❀️

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Aw thank you, aren't they the best?! We love our baby! πŸ’›

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Definitely the best cats!

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Apparently good for your health too

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Oh gosh my baby is a mental healthcare provider in my book πŸ˜† She's so helpful, I swear she knows when I'm anxious or depressed because she'll come around and make sure I know she's there.

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Aww thats so sweet x I have a dog a staffy he's not supposed to be mine. As in I didn't choose to get him but he follows me round everywhere and I think he just knows I need him

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Awww!!! That's sweet!

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Ellamaye

Right by my side

My rocco dog
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Omg how handsome!

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🀣 I need to appreciate him more .

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My rocco

Dog

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