Devotional blog dedicated to the Goddess Sigyn offering support to those who are "holding the bowl" within difficult relationships.
Sensory Overload and how to cope.
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So important.
I also find I can get SO from thinking too much, like brain-over-stimulation. Though that is kinda like audio input for me because of the way I think. After all, my go-to overload thought is “quiet please, make it stop”.
thank you for posting this, i needed it
This is wonderful and so needed
My last SO situation I had allodynia all over, and all the skin sensory input just destroyed my ability to think.
It’s been a stressful few days, so figured it might be a good time to post a reminder for places on the net that are good to go for de-stressing and relaxing…
- un-disgruntle yourself
- comfort someone
- be comforted
- go to a quiet place
- press a magic button and fix everything
- get a hug
- see something cute
- hear rain noises
- play cute games
- cut something/someone (blood)
- break something
- open a window
- have a guided relaxation
- listen to nature sounds (or here)
- do nothing for 2 minutes
- play the piano
- make cute ecards
- make cool music (ex.)
- get an idea for what to do
- avoid boredom
- watch a dream
- have a stickman adventure
Natania reflects on the challenges of raising two kids – one with autism and the other who is neurotypical – and the daily life struggles and triumphs that come about.
I get a lot of asks about from undiagnosed chronically ill people about how to get a diagnosis and how to talk to their doctor. These are some articles/resources I’ve found, and I’ll be adding more as I find them. Feel free to add your own! ♥
Preparing for Appointments
- how to plan ahead
- what to take to a hospital/doctors appointment: the 7 essentials you’ll be glad you packed
- 7 ways to rock your hospital appointments
- download some symptom tracking apps
Navigating the Appointment
- a doctor’s view of patients with chronic disease
- diagnosis – at the doctor’s office
- “can we talk?” – communicating with your doctor
- NIH – talking to your doctor about specific conditions
- communicating with your doctor (UCSF medical center)
- communicating with your doctor (canceradvocacy.org)
- questions to ask your doctor
Getting a Diagnosis
- diagnosis – a how-to of how to get one
- diagnosis, what diagnosis?
- 6 secrets to getting the right medical diagnosis
- how to get the right diagnosis – why doctors goof
Post-Diagnosis & Coping
- when you’re first diagnosed: what I didn’t know then that can help you now (part 1, part 2)
- chronic illness articles on psychology today
- resilience articles on psychology today
- when chronic illness strikes: tips on talking to family and close friends
Books
- when doctor’s don’t listen: how to avoid misdiagnoses and unnecessary tests by Leana Wen & Joshua Kosowsky
- top screwups doctor’s make and how to avoid them by Joe Graedon & Teresa Graedon
- sick and tired: empathy, encouragement and practical help for those suffering from chronic health problems by Kimberly Rae
YES YES YES
whatshouldwecallchronicillness:
Emily’s plan to deal with fatigue:
1. Meds.
2. Try to stay active, or at least stimulated in my brain
3. Adapt my life to conserve energy
3. Cry when somedays every effort still doesn’t work. Then pick myself back up and try again the next day. :0)
here are links to all sorts of helpful things that i have found and i hope you check it out. these are posted on my blog under the *distractions* link and is updated continually. if you have any websites that should be added, send me an ask! remember that i love you and i am always here!
having an anxiety attack?
quietly calm down(quiet place)
Need distractions?
cut paper, not your skin (trigger warning: blood)
Cutting
Self Injury Recovery Masterpost
99 Coping Skills: Things to do Instead of Cutting
Suicidal?
How To Tell Tumblr That A User Is Threatening Suicide
What To Do If Your Friend Is Talking About Suicide
How To Help Someone Who Is Suicidal
What To Tell Someone Who Is Suicidal
Video To Anyone Thinking About Kill Themselves
Depressed?
if you need a hugEating Disorders
helping someone with an eating disorder
Need advice?
anonymous comfortED Recovery: Self Soothing Techniques
telling people how you’re feeling
how do i tell someone when im afraid?
Just need a pick-me-up?
the dreams room27 videos that will make you happy
random acts of kindness caught on film
Videos:
for the girls who are starving
for the survivors of rape or abuse
for anyone who thinks they are worthless
TW: Suicidal ideation
Hi Anon,
Right now, I am more worried about you. The way you are talking about yourself worries me because you say you’re “not a safe person” and you’re “scared [you] might do something.” If you are going through difficult things right now, I would urge you to reach out to someone who can help: a friend, loved one, relative, doctor, teacher, counselor, etc. If you can’t promise your friend that you can stay safe, then actions need to be taken to help you feel better and get back on your feet. Your well-being is just as important as your friend’s. Both of you cannot help each other until you have helped yourselves.
Suicide Prevention
- Help Guide A site containing articles to help understand, help numbers, “tool kits”, and self help.
- Mental Help A site that has basic information, resources, articles, and a list of books that might be helpful.
- Volunteers of America Learn information about suicide, understanding suicide, and handling suicidal threats.
- Feeling Suicidal? Please take a moment to read this post on how to cope with suicidal thoughts.
- Want to help someone who is feeling suicidal? This post on suicide prevention might help.
- The international association for suicide prevention is dedicated to preventing suicidal behavior and alleviating it’s effects. It also has links to forums.
Helping a friend
- Want to help a friend with a mental illness or disorder? This post provides some great tips.
- Want to help a friend or loved one with Social Anxiety? This post provides some great tips.
- How to help a friend experiencing an anxiety or panic attack.
- Helping a friend who has an eating disorder.
- Living with & Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
- NAMI guide on helping a struggling friend
- Helping a friend or family member
- 9 things not to say to someone with mental illness
- ActiveMinds guide to helping a friend you’re worried
- More tips on helping a friend
Getting & talking to a therapist
- This post on picking a therapist has some great tips.
- This is a step by step on getting a therapist.
- Psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist or counsellor?
- 50 Signs of Good Therapy
- Having issues with therapy? Here are 50 Warning Signs of Questionable Therapy
- 21 Tips for getting the most out of each therapy session
- 6 Ways to open up to your therapist
- What should happen in a session
- 5 Tips on how to talk about yourself in therapy
I hope this helps you.
Best,
Lena
So calming
If you have anxiety trying taking deep breaths in sync with this. It’s very relaxing.
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