I can’t cope

[tyme]

Notice the darkness. Notice the noise. Notice the loudness.

The more you notice and get to 'know' the darkness, the more you will become the spectator as opposed to it being you and you being it.

Sorry if I don't make sense @Captain24 

[Captain24]

Try and be next to it? @tyme. 

Ive done so well to not fall into it all day. I’ve been trying to do what I want and not feed into it. 

It’s like a big dark thunderstorm cloud. The noise is a lot of voices yelling at me. Telling me really negative thoughts and telling me to do stuff. 

Just listen to it? 

[tyme]

Listen, but don't listen

When you listen, it is not about what the noise is saying. It is about noticing how loud it is. Notice how big it is. Notice the darkness of the sound. Notice the weight of the sound. Just Notice. 

When you are noticing, you take a spectator's seat, and are therefore more able to work through it @Captain24 

I've always hated this technique, but it really works.

[Captain24]

So it’s the same and the what the darkness looks like, how it feels, what’s its shape, whats its colour…. @tyme.

She made me do that yesterday but wanted me to draw it. I wouldn’t draw it but thanks to you I could describe it!! 

Im not liking it but I’m trying. 

[tyme]

It sounds like your psych and I are on the same page. @Captain24 

At least that's a good sign. 

Yeah, I agree with it being challenging to like this strat... but seeing so many people are on the same page, maybe it does have value?

I'm glad you are giving it a go. 

Remember, we need to put these big feels in their place. And the only way is for you to step out of it so you are not enveloped in it.

[Captain24]

I think you both are @tyme. Which is super helpful. 

I will continue to try. I don’t want to end up as bad as I have been in the past. My old psych never suggested hospital and when I went in the first time she was adamant that I didn’t need to stay. The psych will push for hospital so it’s another reason to work through this and stay well. 

I saw the PGC I think I’m too dumb for it. 

[tyme]

Let's just wait and see how this psych goes. Each have their own approach @Captain24 

As for the PGC, there's nothing spesh to it. You'll realise you are using so much AI already and you prob don't even know about it.

You're more than welcome to join if you are free 🙂

Anway, I'm going to start wrapping up and finish off my notes. I'll see you around... 

Remember, just keep NOTICING....