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<blockquote data-quote="ChickPea" data-source="post: 753152" data-attributes="member: 24089"><p>MissLulu, this is my exact state. The back of my head always has a buzz in it, waiting for something to happen. It's a terrible state to be in.</p><p></p><p>For what it's worth, I went to a counselor for quite some time when my Difficult Child was younger and things were very thick. I also utilized some of the other family support programs in my area. I also went to Alanon. I think a combination of that was helpful. Probably the most helpful was a support program for families with troubled teens. </p><p></p><p>Most recently my husband and I have started seeing someone, and I'm on a waiting list to see a counselor on my own again. Maybe it helps me to verbalize, but other times it's just annoyed me. We also have some leads on some resources for grandparents raising grandchildren.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure what will be the most helpful for me - or you. Alanon is easy to slide into if you have some groups in your area. It's worth giving it a try. It wasn't for me, however, but that's just me. </p><p></p><p>SO good that you have other areas in your life that are satisfying. You want those to be in the forefront of your heart and mind, and less of the icky stuff. That's one of my goals that I'm working on. </p><p></p><p>One thing I've been doing lately is being mindful of the things around me that I enjoy and that bring me peace. 5 minutes of quiet each day with some soothing music. I'd like to get to longer periods, but I'm trying to develop it as habit. I can do that TODAY. I've been doing it for a few days - I need to re-wire my thoughts. I need to spend less time thinking about her and her foolish problems.</p><p></p><p>I hope you can find something that helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChickPea, post: 753152, member: 24089"] MissLulu, this is my exact state. The back of my head always has a buzz in it, waiting for something to happen. It's a terrible state to be in. For what it's worth, I went to a counselor for quite some time when my Difficult Child was younger and things were very thick. I also utilized some of the other family support programs in my area. I also went to Alanon. I think a combination of that was helpful. Probably the most helpful was a support program for families with troubled teens. Most recently my husband and I have started seeing someone, and I'm on a waiting list to see a counselor on my own again. Maybe it helps me to verbalize, but other times it's just annoyed me. We also have some leads on some resources for grandparents raising grandchildren. I'm not sure what will be the most helpful for me - or you. Alanon is easy to slide into if you have some groups in your area. It's worth giving it a try. It wasn't for me, however, but that's just me. SO good that you have other areas in your life that are satisfying. You want those to be in the forefront of your heart and mind, and less of the icky stuff. That's one of my goals that I'm working on. One thing I've been doing lately is being mindful of the things around me that I enjoy and that bring me peace. 5 minutes of quiet each day with some soothing music. I'd like to get to longer periods, but I'm trying to develop it as habit. I can do that TODAY. I've been doing it for a few days - I need to re-wire my thoughts. I need to spend less time thinking about her and her foolish problems. I hope you can find something that helps. [/QUOTE]
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