Am sad

hi Laura, what's happened? no i'm not being thick, but what has suddenly sent you feeling so low? i know this virus is really scary, that makes you feel worse being locked in! to begin with i will give you a hug online because it beats nothing 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗, how's that? you can p.m me and i will talk to you. 8 years ago yesterday i lost my dad to cancer at 2.23am, i felt sad too. you find anything that is nice to you - music, singing, walking, dancing, whatever you think is best to you. speak to people, who ever you think is best. write down how you feel, the Samaritans are still available if people too close to home are too hard to speak to! good luck, keep talking - i promise it works.

Thank you very much for answering, the truth is I don't know, I get a feeling of loneliness and sadness, I also send you a hug across the distance I am very sorry for the death of your father 😓

I hope you continue to stay strong and refrain from the self-harm. I understand it's difficult, especially during this quarantine. Remember to show yourself compassion, do some opposite action if you feel the urge. We often feel so uncomfortable in the moment we feel we have no other choice but to jump the extreme. We aren't perfect so we must actively practice healthier skills.

If you feel like you're itching to self-harm I'd recommend making a long list of healthier options to do before you resort to self-harm, as a last option (if unavoidable). I'd highly recommend exploring different sensations such as eating really spicy or sour foods when your brain and emotions are overloading, this can help us ground ourselves back into reality. Another option is exploring scents like essential oils. Or take a freezing cold shower. Go for a quick sprint. Your body and mind needs to learn new skills, so you must practice sitting with the emotions even if it's uncomfortable to learn how to deal instead of resorting to self-harm.

If you want to talk to and experience real people, I'd recommend looking into VR Chat. I've heard good things about it and you can interact with people from all over the world. Or try voice chat apps like Goodnight. Even console gaming can be a really good distraction. Also apps like TikTok can make laugh which is exactly what we need sometimes. Especially in quarantine.

Sometimes you just need routine to help get things back on track. Start with simple things. Our diets can also change the way we feel, a simple first step is to drink plenty of water. If you don't already, animals can help a lot when trying to get more fit and also help when you're really upset.