Art has helped me.. therapy saved me. My son died and i fell apart. Months later I did group therapy weekly for awhile, then covid hit and the classes stopped. I still have one weekly session on the phone. Once a month I have my bereavement group. Yes, stop judging yourself!!
Wow - I'm new to your channel, thank you so much for sharing your story. I relate so much to what you're talking about here. I've been in therapy for years and suffer from debilitating anxiety and it's honestly exhausting. It's so natural to start the thinking of "just get it together already, it's been so long I should be better, what's wrong with me?" I'm in the process of finding ANOTHER new approach to try that can help me get my life back, and your words gave me an extra boost of strength today. Thank you, thank you💕
Ahhhh thank you for your super kind words! I totally know what you mean with it being so exhausting, there's days where I just want to hide from the world and let the day end as soon as possible. Focusing on the good is my main goal, although it's definitely not always easy! I'm really happy to hear you're trying a new approach - I know from experience how hard this can be, but who knows it might be "the" approach for you. I'm wishing you all the best, and good on you for not giving up!
I am working on a weekend on my office work but needed some uplifting videos. Listening to your chat made me feel better after last night’s emotional struggle. Keep doing such chatty videos, Vivian! Thank you 💕
I love how you used the puffy paints for the dots (if that is what they are). I have a kiddo who struggles with anxiety. She showed signs at just a few months old. I am so sorry you struggle but I am so glad that you have sought out help!
Yes! They're called nuvo drops and I loooove using them. Sorry to hear about your kiddo, but she's lucky to have someone like you to look out for her and notice the signs ❤️
*Hi Vivian, I found your channel when looking for pocket letter inspirations. I'm currently working on my very first, but with my own twist of using what I have. I love little things, so your video title caught my eye. What we experience in life I truly believe is to be shared with others to help others. I enjoyed you sharing your story & giving the area boundaries. I deal with depression & anxiety for a number of reasons like so many. I'll post my project when I complete it, but I did share the start of it on today's video. I love watching & listening to videos as I craft. Thank you for sharing. I'm subbing & hitting the Bell. I wish you all the best & hope we can stay connected through our channels. By the way I have a cousin named Vivian. 🤗🤗🤗*
LOVE this mini pocket letter, love this paper collection, and love how you share your journey with us. You make me feel less alone and I appreciate it so much! Love from the USA. Thank you for being you
I think the exercise you shared seems like something I can try. Once you’ve acknowledged the feeling and accessed it, what then? I like the idea of describing it...is it soft, hard, has spikes, etc. Reminds me of how I art journal feelings, emotions, etc.
I'm still learning that, too! Well, she said one you've acknowledged it try to find out what's beneath it. Is it sadness or anger, etc. And then try and see what you need. She said do you need some fresh air, a blanket and a book, or maybe just let it out with crying.
love the minis =! they are so fun! And I agree I have a little bit of anxiety about what to fill all 9 pockets with lol I love therapy it has truly saved my life and I can so relate to the anxiety issues. Good for you for getting therapy and for continuing with case management. Big hugs to you. Thanks for your vulnerability. Don't forget to give yourself credit for how far you have come! I have been in therapy for years too and well, I just had a session this week lol You've got this, you're not alone!
Full size pocket letters can be so intimating! But your mini one turned out super cute! Sometimes when I make a full one I cheat and use a 12x12 sheet with a lot going on and cut it into the 9 rectangles then decorate them with coordinating stuff. I'm glad that you listened to what you needed and are continuing with therapy. It's so easy to be hard on ourselves and expect nothing short of perfection. Sometimes a little guidance, a nudge in the right direction, or a different way to use the tools you already have can make all the difference. 💖
Thank you for your comments. Your health system in the Netherlands seems so forward thinking. I wish we had a regular professional at the local doctors. My anxiety balls in my stomach. I feel nauseous on bad days. It kind of relieved when I imagined a circle around it. It is still there but less discomfort than usual. Not sure what characteristics to give it. A colour would be dark grey. But I'll keep imagining... Thank you Vivian.
My anxiety usually lands in my chest.. how my therapist helped me is by me closing my eyes invisioning a light that I form with my hands and pushing it into my chest where it lights up only where it is, the rest of the body is so dark like walking through a dark cave with a torch. As you walk closer the the area affected, you hold the torch closer to it, it starts to dissolve apart and it carrys the light throughout the rest of your body, see it lighting up all the passages down your legs to your feet, down your arms to your hands, up your neck to your head until you are filled with a warm glow instead of the hard lump in the one spot. Does that make sense? Its hard to explain but afterwards you feel warm and comfortable, can breathe easier, when you open your eyes you will be relaxed, if you haven't fallen asleep, which i have done lol.
