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[HappyCastle]

I'm glad you have been able to take focus on your needs at the moment while you are struggling with this. Are you feeling safe for now?

I know how hard it can be when you are overwhelmed with feelings and emotions. I hope you are able to give yourself the nurture you need. Over the years I have put together what I call my 'blue box' with some things that can help distract me/soothe me when I'm struggling.

Happy to talk about the kind of things I use if it would be helpful to you.

And if you are in need of extra support, please reach out to any of the below services.

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

Samaritans: 135 247

If in immediate danger: 000

[Snowie]

Hoping the prn helps you hon @Eve7 

Haven't got much on for today. Have to go up to the supermarket soon and do some washing but that is about it.

[Eve7]

I’ve had a sleep and now doing a load of washing then attending a meeting on Zoom.

My head is still in a fog. I’ll log off.

@Snowie 

@HappyCastle  I’m interested in your blue box 💙

[WIP]

Hi @Eve7 

I do hope you have improved as the day has gone on. Thinking of you lovely lady!

@HappyCastle I'm also interested in your blue box.

[Snowie]

@Eve7 

Hoping your day has gotten a little better for you. 

💟💟💟

Made it to the shops and supermarket. Didn't get the ironing done, that is a tomorrow job 😒

[HappyCastle]

I have a collection of things I put together for my especially bad days, I call them my blue days (hence the blue box 😉)

I'm a pretty literal and visual person I have an old shoe box. Inside I have some of things I like to tap into when things are especially bad. I have the name tag of my dog who passed away - it gives a great sense of protection. I have the book of my favourite poet, a list of my three songs that cheer me up, a letter I wrote myself on a good day and a few other things. Sometimes the day is too dark to even open it, but knowing it is there and taking it out and having it near me comforts me. 

It's a cool thing to think about - what do you think you would put in yours?

Thanks for listening!

[Shaz51]

they are great ideas @HappyCastle 

having a coping box / blue box is good 

@Anastasia, @WIP , @Snowie , @Eve7 

I love my bed , my doona to curl up in 

having a nice cuppa and watching a movie i real like 

my husband puts on his music on nice and loud to help him 

[Snowie]

@Anastasia 

How are you going hon?

[Eve7]

Thank you for sharing this @HappyCastle  I will think about doing a box and let you know what is in it.

I am going to call the Acute Care Team tonight.

[Anastasia]

Hello @Snowie 

I am ok thank you. Had my hair done tonight, always good for the soul. Hope you are doing ok tonight too.

Hello to everyone, hugs and hugs xox