Alone

[Former-Member]

Is there anyone around please. I'm really struggling at the moment and I'm trying not to sit alone with my thoughts and how I'm feeling right now. 

[Marzey]

I'm here @Former-Member 

[Former-Member]

@Marzey thanks. I've just woken up having a full on panic attack. I only managed 25 minutes sleep 😞

[Marzey]

Oh mate, they're the HARDEST nights!

Hang in there.

Sometimes the best things that helps me in those moments is to remember to breathe slowly and deeply.

Sounds silly but it works.

What do you do to help distract your mind?

[Former-Member]

@Marzey nothing helps with these. And the thoughts that are coming with it are too much for me to fight. 

[Marzey]

At the moment, don't try and fight them.

Close your eyes.

Just breathe deeply.

You got this and you're not alone I assure you.

[Former-Member]

@Marzey I'm too scared to close my eyes and I can't get a deep breath in. 

I'm over feeling like this. 

[Marzey]

I bet you are. It's exhausting.

Can you open a window and let some fresh air onto your face?

Do you have enough energy to wash your face and pop the kettle on?

[Former-Member]

@Marzey i can't open my windows. I can't even move at the moment cos I feel like I'm going to pass out.

I don't know if i can get through this. It's all just too much for me. 

[Marzey]

I'm so sorry you're going through this ATM.

Just don't give in to the intrusive thoughts.

You're stronger than that!! 

The nights I've found are usually the hardest and it's almost dawn.

I bet you've done better than you thought you could.

You're so much stronger than you're giving yourself credit for ATM.