Lived Experience Forum

[Snowie]

So glad to see you on here @Bow I might be selfish but I need your friendship on here.

I'm sorry your session was so hard. Exposure therapy is. Your psych must think you are ready for it.

Is there anything I can help you with tonight?

[Bow]

Really need a friend at the moment @Snowie to feel safe. I am so scared at the moment 

[TuxedoCat]

@Bow ❤️ a few big ones recently. Like @Snowie said, your psych must see all the hard work you've put in and thinks you're ready. 

After a big one, it's understandable that you're feeling raw. I know I do sometimes after big sessions too. 

Is there something from your self-soothing list you can try out? 

We're sitting with you ❤️ 

[Snowie]

I can understand that @Bow Sometimes recovery is scary, sometimes life is scary.

Here with you 💕💕

[Bow]

Just had me a shower and watching some tv. Going to crawl into bed soon @Snowie @TuxedoCat 

[Snowie]

Just watching some tv too @Bow 

Will be heading to bed soon myself. Changed my sheets today. I love the feel of fresh sheets when I crawl into bed.

[Bow]

Oh I love fresh sheets too @Snowie 

I’m watching home and away with mum. Will crawl into bed and watch survivor.

[TuxedoCat]

@Snowie and @Bow fresh sheets are one of the best feelings!

@Bow I hope the shower and TV time has been a good distraction ❤️ 

[Bow]

Unfortunately not @TuxedoCat things are very loud in my head tonight 

[TuxedoCat]

oh @Bow I'm sorry they're so loud. How have you stayed safe with them being this loud before? 

For me, I try to do some things to "get me in my body" like holding an ice-cube or drinking a warm cup of tea. Or some progressive muscle relaxation can help too. It doesns't totally stop things, but it can ease the intensity a bit for me.  

I thought I'd share a few things in case you need them

• The SANE webchat might be helpful to find some strategies to calm the voices a bit
• Lifeline have a text and webchat option
• Suicide callback service has a webchat option

❤️