Could only happen to me

Jasonmom

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Joined : Aug 2013

Posts : 57

Posted 10/27/2013 9:09 PM (GMT 0)

So for those of you who remember me I was ******[in a bad place] about 2 months ago. During that time I had reoccurring thoughts of elevators falling with me. I would pray to God for it to happen. Well, three days ago I had an elevator fall about 8-10 feet with me. I'm only having some body aches, but mentally I'm in pieces. Any sound startles me. I can't lay in my bed because when the mattress moves it freaks me out. Not really sure what I'm supposed to do about work tomorrow. I can't imagine driving to work, going into that building, having to take that elevator .........Any advice would be appreciated

Post Edited By Moderator (BnotAfraid) : 10/28/2013 8:57:43 AM (GMT-6)

Chartreux

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Posted 10/28/2013 2:19 AM (GMT 0)

Good start was getting this out on here and very brave of you for doing that. Now you really need to think about getting counseling. Next is going to be very hard but you can do it and that to start thinking of positive things and going into work and having a good day with nothing happening. The more we put power into bad things the more power those bad things have over us, so you do need to get something positive to hold onto, maybe think about helping out someone. I hope you will try to get into counseling for the help you need and to be able to remember how special you are and how good you can make others feel...You are special...
Please keep us posted and many well wishes to you...

BnotAfraid

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Posted 10/28/2013 3:01 PM (GMT 0)

The admission is a big step. Now you need to face reality.

Can you take stairs until you see a therapist? How many floors are there?

If you have to take the elevator, use the calm breathing exercise while you are in the elevator. Slow breath in 1, 2, 3. Slow breath out, 1,2, 3, 4 the longer exhale will naturally calm your body and mind.

You are in control of your body and mind, remember that.

I wish you peace and courage
Trina

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