Today has to be the worst of all days…I feel as if both my fantasy and reality is being mix together in one whole pot. I’m scared, I don’t know what to do.
Take a deep breathe. Look at your surroundings and point to things and say their name. Clench a muscle like your hands or legs for 10 seconds and then release for 10 seconds. Imagine a memory, a pleasant one, and go through all your senses in that memory. Think of smells, sights, touch, sounds… After doing all this your mind might be more relaxed.
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That’s really good advice for grounding yourself. I get very paranoid that I am going to be sacrificed and I have to bring myself back to ‘this’ reality. It ca be difficult. I also take Vistaril to help with anxiety. For me, sometimes getting the body to relax a little can help the brain not be so paranoid. At a minimum, deep, slow breathing and concentrating on your breathing can’t be a bad thing.
Fix a large cup o hot cocoa, then dump a lot of those tiny marshmallows in it and watch as they get all melty and delicious.
If that don’t help put a big marshmallow on a plate in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Watch it get huge, then shrink down into a crispy treat. Eat and enjoy the different taste.
Relate your day to the same idea…that tomorrow changes everything experienced today. Nothing is forever, and change means a fresh start to try again.