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Mental Health Support

EuterpeThelo

(258 posts)

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Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #32)

Wed Jan 28, 2026, 03:51 PM

Jan 28

you are sensitive to noise, but since my husband died, I have found it helpful to listen to meditations when I go to sleep, sometimes on Calm or Headspace, but most often on YouTube. There's a few channels I love: Get Sleepy, Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep, RainRider Ambience, Sleepy Cat Meditations and Maggie Kelly LPC | Nervous System Reset (which is EMDR music). I still wake up 3-4 times every night, but these help me at least drift off more easily. I hope this is helpful!

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I can't stop crying!!!! [View all] BigmanPigman Jan 27 OP

Your angst is understandable. Keep hope alive. LoisB Jan 27 #1

I'm having difficulty breathing. BigmanPigman Jan 27 #2

Breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth. Breathe. Don't hesitate LoisB Jan 27 #10

You're right. BigmanPigman Jan 27 #14

You are human oldtime dfl_er Jan 27 #3

It's not a mental breakdown alittlelark Jan 27 #4

I've been very ill CountAllVotes Jan 27 #5

I just threw up...no wonder I'm only 83 pounds. tRump is killing me and all of us. BigmanPigman Jan 27 #6

I'm so sorry CountAllVotes Jan 27 #11

I'm hoping to reincarnate on a different planet. Earth sucks! BigmanPigman Jan 27 #15

Is there someone you can call to help you cope with this trauma Keepthesoulalive Jan 27 #7

Actually, I have been listening to podcasts BigmanPigman Jan 27 #16

Everyday with this degenerate is a new horror Keepthesoulalive Jan 27 #23

I tried to distract myself with something humorous BigmanPigman Jan 27 #31

I see and hear you. Hope22 Jan 27 #8

Maybe an anxiety attack. Dear_Prudence Jan 27 #9

You're describing "mindfulness". BigmanPigman Jan 27 #17

Ever try ashwaghanda? JudyM Jan 27 #28

No, and I am not opposed to drugs that are helpful BigmanPigman Jan 27 #30

It's a plant (evergreen). JudyM Jan 28 #33

Thank you for the info and support!!!!! BigmanPigman Jan 28 #34

You aren't alone. orangecrush Jan 27 #12

Take a break from social media Sector 001 Jan 27 #13

That's what I did. BigmanPigman Jan 27 #18

I have a son who is about Pretti's age and is an ICU nurse with the same desire as Pretti to help people William Seger Jan 27 #19

the fact that you haven't been able to post about it is very understandable orleans Jan 27 #22

hang in Shellback Squid Jan 27 #20

Control what you can control. Influence and encourage those you can influence and encourage. usonian Jan 27 #21

I understand what you're feeling. Duncanpup Jan 27 #24

Being an empath EuterpeThelo Jan 27 #25

Oh honey mahina Jan 27 #26

We all understand your angst LetMyPeopleVote Jan 27 #27

B P I am sending you calming, nurturing, healing energy 🩵🧡💚 Clouds Passing Jan 27 #29

I have "industrial strength insomnia" BigmanPigman Jan 27 #32

Excellent ritual specially for protection. Focus white light into the spleen too, it's the empath organ. Clouds Passing Jan 28 #35

I don't know if EuterpeThelo Jan 28 #36