Hi friends,
I thought I'd start a discussion/list of suggestions for fans who are very upset by the trial (and I count myself as one!). Most of these are things I figured out post June 25th that have worked for me. Please add anything that works for you to help relieve your stress, anxiety, or sadness.
[not to be taken as official medical/psychological advice]
TALK
--find someone in the fan community you can speak to one-on-one about your feelings
--visit a therapist or psychologist, and don't worry about explaining the source of your sadness (a good therapist will not pass personal judgment)
--post here on MJJC
MOVE
--Any kind of exercise. I know it's easy to sit down all day watching news streams but I try to get up in between and take breaks.
--Running, dancing, anything that gets your body moving and endorphins flowing in your brain
REFLECT
--keep a journal of your feelings
--write letters to Michael (I do this a lot)
--pray or meditate
--light candles or create any other ritual that brings a peaceful feeling
HELP
--Participate in a charity or volunteer event (note: during a stressful time I find it easier to commit to a one-off opportunity in your community which puts you in direct contact with those you want to help, rather than organizing your own event from the ground up, at least until your stress level subsides)
--reach out to another fan who is having a hard time and offer your support
--do something small to help any person, animal or the earth, even if you think your act of kindness will go unnoticed
COMPARTMENTALIZE
--try to stick to your usual eating and sleeping schedule
--don't turn to alcohol or substances to cope or numb your feelings
--try to concentrate on whatever work, schoolwork etc you may have without multi-tasking and watching or analyzing the trial. (I believe Michael would want us to continue on successfully in our fields, and to do this requires focus on our work and responsibilities)
--if you think it would help your state of mind, see if there are any ways to filter the information your receive about the trial, for instance reading summaries instead of watching every hour live
Anyway, those are some thinking I'm telling MYSELF these last two days. What works for you? Please post because I'm very interested in what works for others.
Love you all
I thought I'd start a discussion/list of suggestions for fans who are very upset by the trial (and I count myself as one!). Most of these are things I figured out post June 25th that have worked for me. Please add anything that works for you to help relieve your stress, anxiety, or sadness.
[not to be taken as official medical/psychological advice]
TALK
--find someone in the fan community you can speak to one-on-one about your feelings
--visit a therapist or psychologist, and don't worry about explaining the source of your sadness (a good therapist will not pass personal judgment)
--post here on MJJC
MOVE
--Any kind of exercise. I know it's easy to sit down all day watching news streams but I try to get up in between and take breaks.
--Running, dancing, anything that gets your body moving and endorphins flowing in your brain
REFLECT
--keep a journal of your feelings
--write letters to Michael (I do this a lot)
--pray or meditate
--light candles or create any other ritual that brings a peaceful feeling
HELP
--Participate in a charity or volunteer event (note: during a stressful time I find it easier to commit to a one-off opportunity in your community which puts you in direct contact with those you want to help, rather than organizing your own event from the ground up, at least until your stress level subsides)
--reach out to another fan who is having a hard time and offer your support
--do something small to help any person, animal or the earth, even if you think your act of kindness will go unnoticed
COMPARTMENTALIZE
--try to stick to your usual eating and sleeping schedule
--don't turn to alcohol or substances to cope or numb your feelings
--try to concentrate on whatever work, schoolwork etc you may have without multi-tasking and watching or analyzing the trial. (I believe Michael would want us to continue on successfully in our fields, and to do this requires focus on our work and responsibilities)
--if you think it would help your state of mind, see if there are any ways to filter the information your receive about the trial, for instance reading summaries instead of watching every hour live
Anyway, those are some thinking I'm telling MYSELF these last two days. What works for you? Please post because I'm very interested in what works for others.
Love you all
