Feeling anxious
I'm really starting to feel anxious with everything going to happen all the appointments I'm going to have and school starting and being around people all the time it seems like a lot I'm not use to all this happening around me
I'm really starting to feel anxious with everything going to happen all the appointments I'm going to have and school starting and being around people all the time it seems like a lot I'm not use to all this happening around me
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Focus on your breathing when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. Breath in slowly while counting to 6, when you fill your belly with oxygen hold it while counting to 6, then slowly exhale while counting to 6. This will help relax you. Do it as many times as you need. If 6 is too long to count to then shorten the amount of numbers. Do the counting in your mind.
Awww! Try not to look too far ahead and focus on what you have to do today, and it won't seem so overwhelming. You will get through it, and we are here to talk you through the day so post as much as you like. We love hearing from you!
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This is just So Normal!!! so if you thinking 'I'm weird" just Stop!!
You are are a Normal 13 year old Beautiful Girl!
What happened is Not Written On Your Face so you don't need to worry about people finding out....
Have NO Shame!!! What happened to you YOU DID NOT ASK FOR, you were molested by your Uncle and It's NOT YOUR FAULT!!!
All those 'feelings in your body' were Normal Reactions...and the confusion you felt 'thinking' you were doing something wrong, is Just Not True! Like You, I felt stimulated, even though I knew what was happening was Wrong, and the Confusion because it was my stepfather, well like your uncle...THEY were The Adults who were supposed to love and protect us!!!! All the thoughts feelings will need to be worked out with a counselor at school? therapist? family services woman?
This is something I do when I get really hyped up..
Sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, hands in your lap
Breathe in to a count of 4 deep down in your belly, not chest breathing,
Hold to a count of 6, then exhale out to a count of 6
I first learned this in DBT therapy...I swear by DBT, I sent you a link already for that
This is a full page of Breathing on utube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QleLIzDsROI
Crap., I just saw the post by Kiwasicu , I'll leave this up any way.
Anywho, All The Things that you are thinking about, do you journal??? ...I have a book for things I want to do today, in each room of my house, and future projects....it's just a small 4x4 inch book I got at the dollar store divided into sections I call this my Brain Book because if I don't write down stuff I forget! Poof Gone!
The other thing I carry with me always is my small pocket book date /calendar book....you probably could use you phone...to write down dates of all your apts...Ya, I'm not much for technology, I still like to read Real Books, Mags, and use a paper calendar!
Anywho, this is only day two of 'being free', you don't have to do everything all at once.
Do you know what Swiss Cheese looks like sliced? if not it has a bunch of holes in it...Lordy 50 plus years ago a friend said to me....Take A Block Of Cheese and Turn It Into Swiss Cheese!
So that's what I do with most everything...there is a great site called FLYLADY.net...she also has one for teens I think...about getting organized the """FLY""" stands for Finally Loving Yourself...meaning taking control of Your Life and Giving Yourself The Gift Of A Clean House,...and so many other things too :)
Remember that tomorrow is a New Day, and if you are having a hard time, just remember '''You Can Choose To Start Your Day Over and Over Anytime You Want".....Me, I call my own method "Shifting My Sails"
This ole lady is Wiped Out...so Sweet Dreams and scratch under the chin, and behind the ears for Max....
<3, ml
It makes sense that you would feel this way with all that you are going through and what you have to do & school starting. Please try to stay calm & centered & stay strong. We r always here for u when u need to talk. I hope u will have a good & peaceful evening & a nice day tomorrow. Hugs & love