How many scary things must people deal with? I see some folks who deal with one thing on top of another. Shouldn't there be a lifetime limit of some sort? We know that lightening can strike the same spot repeatedly, but there should be a point where it moves on elsewhere. Being overwhelmed means running on adrenaline. Stress eating or not eating much due to nausea appear. With fragmented sleep, people become less able to deal with the anxiety and work their way through an issue. Some people encounter feelings of wanting to hide from the world. Sadly, this often involves hiding from oneself. This can provide a break from the intensity of what is swirling around a person, and allow them to come to terms with the situation and all the questions involved. Yet, hiding may also result in people not facing the problem they must navigate.
Learning ways to focus and manage self care when under extreme stress can be excruciating. Taking stock of supports in place prior to a crisis will help point to helpers during the fray. Sometimes help comes from unexpected corners, which restores faith in people and the world around us. Sadly many supporters may be geographically distanced from the person in crisis, yet supports by phone or online notes and conversations can provide the lift needed through a day. Never minimize the power of a simple word or two.
A favourite song of mine by a singer/songwriter that I briefly met twice, seemed to fit the theme of the day. Lyrics describe the intensity of anxious feelings and even not the desire to hide away. The metaphorical language makes me smile. Enjoy!
Milkshake -- Peter Tork
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