Selfharm

@parus

How are you? It’s a beautiful day here. Bright, blue skies and 73 degrees. Glad it’s not raining!

@parus - Right back atcha: I remember some one writing " Keep the darkness of the past from casting shadows on the present." @parus. How are you feeling today?

Being honest did help and also recent x-rays and CT scan. Yup, still trudging and hopefully getting some where other than deeper in the muck and mire.

@parus Just think how strong you will be after slogging through the muck! Hey, put on a pair of old shoes and head on in. We'll meet up and soldier on together!
Ginger

As I read the posts here, it dawned on me that self-harm can take so many different manifestations. There are the visible signs of self-harm, but more telling for me personally may be the ones that others can't see right away, that we hide from others and ourselves. The self harm of over-sleeping, or overeating, or ignoring good hygiene, etc., can all be considered self harm I think. It bears thinking about. How are we taking care of our self/Self today?
Ginger

@gingerw- Such an excellent question. I hold way too much in, probably for fear that I am right in being afraid that something is wrong. I believe that fear is the leader for me. Thank you for bringing this up!

@parus Hey Parus, I’m so glad to see your posts! I have been watching. I had to go to the dr yesterday. I’m unable to get out of bed, feed myself, do clothes, etc. I’m having terrible panic attacks (although what panic attack isn’t terrible). Life can be so hard. I’m grateful I have my brother to help me. Please let me know how you are today. For me, weekends are the hardest!..........Karen

@karen00 I check in from time to time. Even negative thinking is a type of self harm the results of which can be internally crippling. I am sorry to hear you are back to being confined to bed. I still can do things for myself even though only what needs to be done. So discouraging and at times it would be easier to just give up. I will not suggest you "just breathe". I marvel at the members that can keep themselves together by "just breathing". It can help. A panic attack it a dreaded thing. Fear is difficult to control.
Keep us posted as you can.

@karen00- Good morning. I'm so glad that you are reaching out to members again even though you seem to be in horrible pain. AM I wrong in thinking that it is pain that is keeping you from being active?
Panic Attacks are the worst! I recently wrote about ways to stay grounded to help get through these horrible times. IF you haven't read it here is another link to help: https://drsarahallen.com/7-ways-to-calm/
If you google grounding techniques there are more sites with many more suggestions.
Can I help in any other way? What does your doctor say about your present state?

@merpreb Hi Merry, thank you so much for checking on me!!! It means the world to me. Yes, pain keeps me from being active, both mental & physical. You are already helping by keeping up with me!!! Thanks for the link. My doctor has added an anti anxiety pill - small dosage to my regimen. My sleep has greatly improved and the attacks have gone away! I feel lots better! I wanted to wait until I saw how I did before answering you. So far, so good!! Again, thank you my friend!.....Karen