It will pass....

I'm sitting here, knowing it is time I wrote something here, but unsure what to say. Having gone out last night I am feeling tired, slightly sick still and unproductive. I am getting annoyed with myself for not using my morning to get things done, and in turn I am feeling guilty. 

But it will pass. I remember a very specific occasion with my therapist one day last year. I was in a bad place, extremely frightened and worried, in intense grief. I remember getting frustrated and angry that nothing she was saying was helping, and when this came across to her she stopped what she was saying, looked at me deep into the eyes and said, 'Always remember, it will pass.' Like medicine, these words calmed me instantly. 

Sometimes when things are bad and we are feeling rough, sad, bereaved or angry, we can be all too quick to blame ourselves, to hate the position we are in, to feel guilty or angry... and so making ourselves feel worse. Instead of questioning how bad you are feeling, instead of blaming yourself or trying to do something about it, just try going with it. Accept and acknowledge that you are feeling awful, but know that it will pass. Look after yourself, don't panic, don't be frightened of yourself. Just take a deep breath, and go with it.

Nothing stays the same, things always change. You may be sad/angry/guilty/tired/ill... but it will pass. All you need to do is to look after yourself, and hold on until it does pass.

Because it will.

Love and warmth,

Anna-Katharina xxxx