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12/19/2017 11:03:10 AM | HI Chrissie, I'm SO sorry you're going through this right now. The delay with Christmas and the wait is another challenge, and that has to be making things so much harder. Please keep posting and let us stay with you on this day to day if it helps. Like John B. said...you are not alone...and that includes others with you on this earthly journey. Please...do reach out to this community with posts as often as you feel the need for support...someone will always respond. If possible, do some things that will take you out of what I call the worry spin cycle. We all do it...when we're worried about something, and especially if we're alone, the worry becomes circular. We start with one unknown scenario that has some possible negative outcomes and then sort through every possible negative aspect in an attempt to find a solution to each one. Once that's done, we do it all over again...like a circle. Being prepared for possible contingencies has its merit, but too much thinking about things we can't control can be upsetting. When I get like this, I need to move around. For some reason physical movement changes something with whatever neurological chemical trail I've been carving into my brain with worry. Other things help too...like getting my environment in good order...I know it doesn't sound like exciting entertainment, but I find cleaning house to be very helpful to me psychologically. Of course, the trick is to have enough energy to do so...but even small changes have a soothing effect, like straightening up one drawer, or a nightstand top. Read something inspirational...watch a movie...go on Youtube and find something funny or interesting. Do anything to take yourself out of the moment right now. I love stories of faith and how people overcame obstacles...just google or do a Youtube search, and I'm sure lots of that type of thing will show up. Make a pot of tea...use some of your best dishes...I love my fancy teapots...they make me smile! Light a candle. Make some fairy cakes off the recipe section...and have your own tea party. Pull out your computer or even just writing paper and start journaling...do anything to distract yourself for now. In the meantime, please know that the people reading your posts, myself included, will have you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Karen |
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