I do a lot of conversing with Teen Krista (TK) lately. We’ve been going through some stuff and she is, as always, pissed. Having those conversations is helpful and reassuring. One night last week, I gathered up TK and Little Kris and held them both in my arms when we went to bed. A good snuggle was in order. I slept well that night.
Doomscrolling is what I do when my concussion is so bad I can't do anything else. (It's a prime indicator, in fact, of a flare.) I love the idea of reparenting, and think your convos with TK are going to be so healing XO
I love hearing about people’s tools. Thank you for this. I also loved the “Road trip rule.” My current favorite tool is to let the feeling wash over me, and to do nothing. It’s super hard for me to feel what’s actually happening without reacting or trying to adapt to the circumstance. I just try to see it as a separate event that doesn’t have to be attached to me. This gives me a moment to think about what is happening. With this time I’ve been able to completely reroute my usual responses to situations, which has been both strange and interesting.
I do the same thing, Erin! I made a rule a few years ago that I would not try to move anything through me, name it, process it, or put it on the shelf until I've sat with it. I've never tried to explain what that means, but maybe I should! I love your response here, and this strategy.
Really helpful to read your strategies, Melissa. Great reminders all and in an order that feels organic, succinct and effective to and for me. Thanks for putting this into "words"!
lately scream-singing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" or "Vigilante Shit" by TSwift has helped move anxiety LOL
In all seriousness though, Breathwork, plus working with my Highest Self via my Akashic records has been tremendously supportive lately. My practices flex with the seasons and what I'm needing that day.
Wait, doomscrolling isn’t on the list?!?!
I do a lot of conversing with Teen Krista (TK) lately. We’ve been going through some stuff and she is, as always, pissed. Having those conversations is helpful and reassuring. One night last week, I gathered up TK and Little Kris and held them both in my arms when we went to bed. A good snuggle was in order. I slept well that night.
Doomscrolling is what I do when my concussion is so bad I can't do anything else. (It's a prime indicator, in fact, of a flare.) I love the idea of reparenting, and think your convos with TK are going to be so healing XO
I love hearing about people’s tools. Thank you for this. I also loved the “Road trip rule.” My current favorite tool is to let the feeling wash over me, and to do nothing. It’s super hard for me to feel what’s actually happening without reacting or trying to adapt to the circumstance. I just try to see it as a separate event that doesn’t have to be attached to me. This gives me a moment to think about what is happening. With this time I’ve been able to completely reroute my usual responses to situations, which has been both strange and interesting.
I do the same thing, Erin! I made a rule a few years ago that I would not try to move anything through me, name it, process it, or put it on the shelf until I've sat with it. I've never tried to explain what that means, but maybe I should! I love your response here, and this strategy.
Really helpful to read your strategies, Melissa. Great reminders all and in an order that feels organic, succinct and effective to and for me. Thanks for putting this into "words"!
lately scream-singing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" or "Vigilante Shit" by TSwift has helped move anxiety LOL
In all seriousness though, Breathwork, plus working with my Highest Self via my Akashic records has been tremendously supportive lately. My practices flex with the seasons and what I'm needing that day.
ME ON THE TRAIL THE OTHER DAY! I love anything TS and also believe they relieve anxiety. Love these techniques.