Apparently, I fall apart and become a wreck... I don't seem to "do" anything. I'm in a rough patch where even getting up in the morning is too *much*.... I honestly have nothing but compassionate purrs, Lilmissy7. Wish I had better.

I just breathe.

During the pandemic, I've taken to walking. Two walks a day, 30 minutes up the hill by my house and back down again. I can't explain its meaning, but it has taken on deep meaning for me to have those two walks as bookends on my every day, one in the morning and one at night. Whatever emptiness in pandemic lock down isolation there may be in between, I'm in control of the start and the finish of my day in action.

I go to a room. Any room. And I tel myself that the room is the whole world. That’s it. It’s all that exists. I look around at all the details and think of it as a universe where I’m the only person. I feel safe. The smallness of the space (without feeling confining), is comforting. I breathe in “this is the whole world”; I breathe out “I am safe here.”

Works for me for panic attacks, anxiety attacks, and flashbacks, if that’s the kind of “rough time” you’re talking about.

Also favorite music through headphones is a dimly lit room helps bring me back to myself sometimes.

Thank you guys <3

I go to my favorite place and watch the ducks and turtles to try to regain some peace, Eat my favorite foods and watch light hearted movies reminding myself that there are positives in life.

These are helpful suggestions, I really appreciate it
Big hugs <3

Curl up with your kitty, our dear lilmissy.
love&hugs.

Lilmissy, I am learning or have been learning to breathe and take one step at a time. Hugs to you. You aren't alone

Big hug for you missy.... I am a reader.... Reading takes me to a different place and I feel more calm.....

I also hug my pooch

If there is a lot of anxiety grounding techniques work.... Another hug sweetie... xo

Thank you guys <3

You betcha, lilmiss.