Trying to Balance Emotions and Logic in the Chaos.

[@DanielRobinson-v2l]

Thank you for the update. I've followed you over the years and you were instrumental in my Catholic conversion from Anglicanism a couple of years ago. I've had a relapse of my depression and anxiety - my faith has hit rock bottom, ive stopped going to church, my prayer life sucks. Life is fricking hard and such a struggle plus i have my own unhealthy habits and addictions. My priest has encouraged me and hasnt rushed me back, just offered words of support but i really dont know when it will get better. Unemployed for years and not sure what i want to do or cope with but need to do something.

[@Peter-GG]

Really good to hear from you, A-M. Sounds like you've got your priorities right and are taking things slow and steady, which is exactly where you should be. :) I'm sorry to hear about the seizures -- I'll be continuing to pray for your health on all levels. I think you're totally right that "balance" in a lot of these areas is the best course, and as horrible as was your experience in and since the summer, I strongly suspect God has been working through it to shape both you and Alec into fuller, richer versions of yourselves (though when you don't yet see the end-result, of course it's still often hard and painful). PS Whenever in this video you say "is the play-dough out" I keep thinking you're talking about Plato, but that just shows where my mind is. 🙃

[@jessicacrawford10]

Our windows of tolerance sometimes get very narrow, for one reason or another. Trauma. Stress. Illness. Mental health. All of it. Trauma, PTSD, anxiety and ADHD have narrowed my window of tolerance and I get touched out and overwhelmed a lot more easily than previously. Learning to be intentional with my time and set boundaries where I need to has helped.

[@halleylujah247]

Started to listen but couldn't finish. I hear you. Thanks for sharing where you are. I appreciate you discussing how you are journeying through this difficult time. Also filming /working alone in the closet totally been there. Prayers for you.

[@212days]

Well hang in there. God Loves you. Brighter days will come. At least you have what many people don't have... The knowledge that this earth minute is only very temporary and when it is over with what follows is an eternity of *Amazing Wonderfulness.* Life on earth can be difficult sometimes. I have made that observation myself. Sometimes when I have been going through difficult things I take two books out of my bookshelf and lean them against a wall where I will see them often. I have not actually read the books but the titles say enough. Here are the titles of the two books: 1. *Trust in The Goodness of God* 2. *This Too Shall Pass* ...

[@halleylujah247]

Hi Ali

[@alimariehere]

Hey lady!

[@junglequeen7386]

happy new year to you both! 🙏

[@r.m5883]

Im sorry to hear where youre at right now 😢❤ I feel like its one of those periods you’ll look back on, survive, and not know how you did it, how God got you through… The seizures make me wonder if the bean protocol would help you (taking soluble fibre to remove excess hormones, adrenaline) would help… i also experienced laughter similarly after being on TBP for a while Said a Hail Mary for you ❤

[@trailrvs]

So something to try…deliberately do things differently. For instance, when you put on a shirt or coat, start with the opposite arm that you usually use. Or instead of sock, sock, shoe, shoe, do it sock shoe, sock shoe. Change things up an explore.

[@Jane_Snow_]

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[@punisherthunder]

The answer is in what you espoused to want: detachment. You're overworked and overstressed and you need to work out a break. Perhaps put the children to a summer camp this year to take time away? Or maybe hire a housekeeper to tend to them while you get away some?