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SheltieLover

(60,286 posts)
10. Yw, Dark!
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 05:59 PM
Jan 2021

So sorry to hear you are struggling.

These are really difficult times for sure!

Imho, everyone in our country is suffering with dump-related PTSD.

Have you ever started a gratitude journal? Each night, just before bed, list 3 things you are grateful for. Then re-read list, again, just before bed.

The bedtime component is important because as we are falling asleep, our brains are reviewing information & enciding memories into storage.

This is a great way to jump-start a positive energy flow!

I'm glad to hear you have started projects, even if you are flitting between them like a butterfly.

Have you tried guided
visualization meditations? I'm sure there are some good ones online for free.

Btw, items on gratitude journal list should be numbered - just for visual impact. And items you are grateful for can be anything! Sunshine, a new pair of shoelaces, whatever.

I'm glad your hubby is so supportive! A strong social support network is very important & a dynamic many of us are lacking, especially during this pandemic!

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This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #1
Thank you. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #12
Dark n Stormy Knight...re: groups to help with grieving... Upthevibe Jan 2021 #2
So sorry to hear of your loss, Up SheltieLover Jan 2021 #4
Thank you, Up. I'll look for that later on. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #5
Therapists, generally, are respectful of spiritual preferences SheltieLover Jan 2021 #3
Hey, Sheltie. Thanks for all the info & suggestions you've shared. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #7
Yw, Dark! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #10
Funny you should mention the gratitude journal. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #13
Yaaaaay! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #14
Well, this is what happens when the insomnia means not just Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #22
Compassionate Friends website has stories from other bereaved parents Kittycow Jan 2021 #6
Thanks for sharing that, Kitty. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #8
It's damn rough, that's for sure. Kittycow Jan 2021 #15
So sorry to hear of your loss, Kitty! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #11
You're welcome :) Kittycow Jan 2021 #16
I know exactly what you mean from 1st hand experience SheltieLover Jan 2021 #17
... Kittycow Jan 2021 #18
... SheltieLover Jan 2021 #19
You guys are the best Kittycow Jan 2021 #20
What you said, Kitty! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #21
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