read the 'grounding techniques for survivors' bit.
Basically grounding is where you remind yourself that you are in the present and you are safe and nothing can hurt you at the moment and what you are feeling/seeing/smelling/hearing/tasting is just a memory that your brain is processing - it is not real in the present.
You have to use your senses in the present. So stomping your feet on the ground so you know you are where you actually are, and smelling the smells around you (smelling a strong smell like olbas oil can be helpful), looking for objects around the room that begin with a particular letter, listening to the sounds you can hear (putting on music can help), and chewing a mint or something and focussing on the taste.
Stimulating your senses in the present, so you know you're safe and in the present, and not back there in that horrible memory.
It can be really helpful, but you have to practice it a lot, even when you're not having a flashback, so it makes it easier to use when you are having one.
If I haven't been clear, then look for 'grounding techniques and flashbacks' on google and have a read through a few articles.
And honestly, it's no problem.
Last edited by RemoteControl : 02-08-2012 at 12:05 AM.
Im really sorry but im really struggling and need some support :(. I've been yoyoing with how I feel but right now im really suicidal again. This month means that it will be 10 years since my mum died... I could of saved her but i failed. Just dont deserve to be here any more.
Lovely, you didn't fail at saving your Mum's life at all. You couldn't have saved her, you were only nine and if you could have saved her, then I know you would have done. So would the medics when they got to her.
I'm sorry you are struggling so much. It's good that you can recognise how close you are to being hospitilised and why it's so important not to OD.
I've woken up feeling rather low and lifeless, but i'm, hoping that's because i took my meds late or something. I'm going to go to the gym in a bit and that might help.
Colour - I know, I just laugh so much at them, and the fact they go on public TV for these problems, I'd never do that, and it's hilarious on what some of them talk about, it's like, seriously? Seriously?!
Kat - thank you, I am here too if you need someone.
Sarah - it's mad isn't it? And it's always because of facebook =P
Angel - I've always felt the same way, but about my housemates finding out, not my parents. I guess if you really are feelingthat low, you need to do it though. It'll be the best thing in the long run, if it gets you the support you need.
hey guys im at my nans at the minute so got no internet access.
update though, i have my driving test today and im feeling all out of sorts because my nans been telling me i dont have bpd and bpd isnt a thing (she used to work in MH) now i just feel lost...any words of wisdom?
A tyrant spell has bound me And I cannot, cannot go
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Emily Bronte
