MBT Therapist in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs

Hi @AuntGlow

Thank you for checking in.
TIPP is jarring as I'm leaning into the cold showers the most when I'm home and able to.

How have I been able to come back to a place of more grounding... TIPP, reading, exercise, paying attention to my energy levels and getting solid sleep, not sure what else to be honest. I spent the evening with FP, so I will ok today, but I don't trust that feeling to last and am expecting to feel the attachment at some point today/this evening.

What would I like to share instead of "ok".
Well, in a professional setting, it's all lies and facade anyway, surface level trash so in that scenario it just has to be a lie.
With people I know, not sure. It's probably a matter of explaining that my "ok" is their mid level anxiety. I'm struggling with finding a way to articulate this that meets social etiquette.
The joys of being the odd one in every social setting...

What does ok mean to me; not in crisis and questioning my existence. It also does not mean that everything feels stable and under control.
What language would you use if I can ask?

Checking in every now and then is more than I can ask for.
Just be prepared for ramblings from a mad man... haha

Of course! Sorry for my delay. @peaceandsafety 💛

Have you explored any other facets of TIPP?

That's really wonderful - those strategies sound extremely helpful.

I understand that feeling of warmth and then the stomach drop that comes with attachment wounding all too well... have you been in contact since you caught up?

Hmm I wonder if honouring how you're feeling might give permission to others to be honest about their inner worlds?

Right - so a middle point, that makes sense and is a healthy approach! Regulation doesn't mean always feeling calm, it means being able to manage the highs and lows with a little more ease.

As for how I would articulate this... I would be honest about my inner experience. I think it helps to just say, "I am struggling to focus, regulate, etc today" and then gently redirect to what you hope to get from the day (so your mind can start to notice what feels good!). Does that make sense?

haha I love it and I am here for it. 👏

Hello lovely @peaceandsafety,

I just wanted to stop by and check-in.

How are things going in your world? 🫶

hi @peaceandsafety i'm so sorry i didn't get to say bye to you or see how you are. I was banned from the forums so unable to reply and was happy to see you were supported by @Ru-bee and @AuntGlow as well as other users who had amazing stories. I have had some good experience with 2 mbt therapists since we spoke.

I just wanted to reach out and say you're so welcome to continue chatting - i have a thread i restarted Locked out/in if you would like.