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Old 07-03-2019, 09:00 PM
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Could use some kind words

I am hurting and scared.

Could just use some help so maybe I can rest tonight.

I just give up
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Old 07-03-2019, 09:19 PM
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Hi Dandelion,

Try following some mindfulness breathing. You can use you tube, or there are apps like Headspace and Calm. You can also try four x four breathing, breathe in for four, hold for four, out for four. I sometimes hold a second or two longer and breathe out slower.

Let go of whatever happened today, or prior to today to make you feel this way.

Make a list of things you are grateful for, read that before going to sleep. Tomorrow is a new day, and a chance to make new choices.

Sending virtual hugs your way.

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Old 07-03-2019, 09:27 PM
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Thank you so much. I am just ...lost.
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Old 07-03-2019, 09:32 PM
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I hope we can help you feel 'found' and not lost.
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Old 07-03-2019, 09:50 PM
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Whatever is happening, you're not alone dandelion

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Old 07-03-2019, 09:52 PM
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Thank you everyone.

I just want to make it through the night
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Old 07-03-2019, 09:54 PM
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You can do it, spend time reading on SR. Post as mu h as you need, someone is usually on here.
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Old 07-03-2019, 09:59 PM
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Dandelion12, rootin for ya.
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Old 07-03-2019, 11:55 PM
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Rest is as good as sleep so try not to stress. We can live on something ridiculous like 1 hour of sleep a night.
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Old 07-04-2019, 12:00 AM
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Hello, Dandelion. You aren't alone. You can make it through tonight, and the next, and the next. There is so much support here. Please keep posting; I wish you peace and comfort.
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Thank you so much. Full of fear and havent slept in days.

I dont think I could make it without you all
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Old 07-04-2019, 12:10 AM
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Prayers and support DL....go SR surfing...there is so much info, personal stories, word games...I do that a lot...I know the feelings you have shared intimately. Those feelings suck, but YOU do not.
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Old 07-04-2019, 06:00 AM
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Prayers your way. We are all in this together be strong. ✌
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Old 07-04-2019, 06:07 AM
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I'm right there with you as far as feeling lost and not sleeping. One thing I remember my Mom always told me which is so true is that in the nighttime everything feels so much worse. It's important for me to remember and think about all of the ways that I'm not alone and where I can access support. As Dee said to me in an earlier thread "Don't give in to the despair". That is going to be my mantra now.
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Old 07-04-2019, 06:33 AM
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Thank you SC. Im at the point where I don5 mind dying, just cant be alone anymore.
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Old 07-04-2019, 08:30 AM
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Hi Dandylion, well we mind if you die or not, if you die there are a lot of people here who would be devastated. I read one of your other posts just now where you say you're too old to change! Well I beg to differ, I'm 10 years older than you and have 15 months sober on Saturday after drinking for the best part of 20 years, ( I was a late starter). I've been where you are now, it's not nice and it's not easy but you can do it, bloody hell if I can, you can. We're all on your side, we have your back. Big gentle hugs to you. Xx
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Daisybelle thank you and God bless you for your kind words
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Old 07-04-2019, 09:54 AM
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And I meant every word Dandylion. You're important to us, you just need to believe in yourself and be kinder to yourself. Xxx
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Old 07-04-2019, 04:12 PM
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I hope you're feeling a little better knowing you're part of this community Dandelion. We really do care

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I hope today is off to a better start. Right now rebuilding sober feels like looking at a tall mountain, standing at its base and being expected to scale it while having all the strength of a newborn kitten; however, coming here shows me it CAN be done. I have every reason right now to focus on a fresh start; it sounds like you do too. Keep your head up! I’m rooting for you!
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