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today is the 8 month anniversary of my rape, and i'm struggling today, i feel suicidal, i feel like cutting, i am stressed beyond what i can handle, i am having panic attacks continuously, and if i call the crisis line, they'll tell me to go to the hospital, and i don't wanna end up in the hospital, cuz i have been hospitalized 5 times for my PTSD, major depression and other issues i have.
somebody please help
somebody please help
All I can say is focus on something totally different to what has happened. Get your favourite songs on and blast them out loud.
Here is a list of grounding things that I do to help when I am feelings this way...
Grounding Techniques
Name 5 things you can see
Name 5 things you can hear
Name 5 things you can taste
Name 5 things you can smell
Name 5 things you can touch
Listen to favourite music
Repetitive phrases
Talk about it
Touch things around yourself
Play with pets
Read
Hold ice cubes
Give yourself a strong shock
Breathe slowly
Rub feet on the floor
Cuddle up with a teddy
Turn lights on
Eat favourite food
Go for a walk
Take a shower
Move around, stretch your body, fingers and toes
Spray a perfume or other favourite smell
Singing
wishing you peace! xx