I was expecting for both August and September to be

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I was expecting for both August and September to be hard on me because of the influx of trauma anniversaries regarding my assailant and the abuse I experienced whilst we dated, but surprisingly they weren’t? I assumed because of how smoothly I navigated those months October wouldn’t be difficult but I was wrong. I’m excited for the new month, but with it being domestic violence awareness month and it being a trigger, I’m feeling a little pressure in my chest right now and could use some words of affirmation...

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#3

I try to be as mindful and self aware as possible but sometimes the lines blur, it’s been especially bad with my perception of time worsening as of recently for some unexplained reason? I was able to reclaim the day thankfully but I’m slightly anxious

#4

Hi Mitchel, I am just coming out of a mentally taxing marriage. For the last year ii have been working on changing my thinking. If I go down negative rabbit hole, I stop myself and say a prayer (a simple prayer or serenity prayer) or think about fun, positive times. Sometimes I have to do this over and over. It’s a work in progress. Stay strong my friend!

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#5

What are you recovering from, DOC? Maybe go to in person meetings that are centered around that to get you through.

#6

I’m at 14 months back in recovery- I’ve had to work so freaking hard every day bc I was in such a bad place mentally…Insight Timer app is vital for me. The free version has a ton of resources that help me w getting through negative emotions, thoughts, experiences, paralyzing anxiety and depression. Everything from meditations, affirmations, healing sound, talks…sometimes I set a playlist that’ll play for 8 or more hours while I sleep, and morning meditations, motivations, etc. I also had to commit to stream of consciousness journaling, daily gratitude, daily sunlight, connecting w recovery community daily. It’s been painfully slow progress at times but I’m consistently in a MUCH better place now than I ever thought I could be. I also do step work w sponsor- that’s essential for me :pray:t3:🫶🏼

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