#CheckInWithMe suggested we post our coping strategies. Having POTS, HSD/EDS, mood something whatever and multiple autoimmune, i have some dark times. And those dark times, in some instances, have destroyed friendships, confidence, work, parts of me! One way i cope is an unusual one so i’m sharing. It’s academics. I learn. Last one was non-euclidean geometry. B4 that was ontological relativity. B4 that was ad hoc ergo propter hoc (logical fallacy). It helps me focus on non-emotional stuff, i feel good about knowing something i previously didn’t (even if i forget and have to relearn), i understand the world/sociology etc a bit better...
This morning I experienced an episode that sent my anxiety through the roof. When I got home, I felt utterly exhausted, like I didn’t want to face the world again instead crawling into bed and forgetting it even exists. I would love to know how some people deal with their anxiety, because chewing all my finger nails off is clearly not an effective strategy for me :(