Sometimes you just have to lasso the day and create some brightness in it. It can be easy for me to sink into dark emotions. I've learned that It's best for me if I find something brighter to focus on. This is not about bypassing my emotions. You won't find any "Don't worry be happy" triteness when this is going on for me... and omg don't tell me to breathe! But I've learned that managing chronic anxiety and the emotions that come along with it is about as consciously as I can, looking for things in which I can immerse myself that give my brain a break from whatever I am fretting about. A shift in scenery or focus, rearranging or reorganizing something that I look at every day, even a few brisk moments in the winter air (yes, breathing I know! LOL) can often help me to regulate. CPTSD is tricky... but I can be trickier! So can you. Love yourself first and lasso yourself something better!
Love, Cheri
