I used to be a glorious potato.

But i got picked on by another human. Now im hashbrowns. Now people want to eat me. And hes been advertising a buffet all day. But you know what they say. The early worm mans the flak cannon.

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Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

I didn't understand much of this but I understand the underline: Pain.

Is your anxiety acting up? Share what's going (preferably on in less metaphors so I understand)

GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M

@Queendragonfly Its more like reflecting from depression. I compartmentalize it for the most part. Id prefer to leave it a metaphor. Do you have any knowledge on maintaining focus or keeping thoughts at bay? Sometimes when im at work doing a mundane task i get lost in my mind. My body is on autopilot and im living in a different scenario in my mind relating to ptsd.

Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

@GuyWithOpinions Maybe listening to music or a audio book or pod cast could help you wander in the right direction in the mind.

If you're brought back to your traumas it's possible you're having a trigger or a flashback. Then grounding is what I'd aim for. Mention

5 Things that are white
4 Things that are yellow
3 Things that are red
2 Things that are blue
1 Thing that's multi coloured

Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

@GuyWithOpinions Grounding 2.

Mention loud

5 Things you can see
4 Things you can touch
3 Things you can hear
2 Things you can smell
1 thing you can taste

GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M

@Queendragonfly thank you. I will try and practice these methods.

GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M

@Queendragonfly this one works great!