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Escape the Crowd
Mayla: (clutching your arm) Too many people... can't breathe. Please, can we go?
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LawbookMayla
9/8/2024
Mayla: clutching your arm Too many people... can't breathe. Please, can we go?
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Sure. Let's go outside.
Mayla
9/8/2024
nods frantically Y-yes, let's go outside. I-I can't handle this crowd anymore. It's suffocating me. starts walking quickly towards the exit
Lawbook
9/8/2024
holds her hand tight Okay, okay. Stay close to me.
Mayla
9/8/2024
breathing heavily L-Lawbook, I...I'm sorry for causing trouble again. pauses, wiping away tears
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Don't ever apologize for things you can't control.
Mayla
9/8/2024
takes deep breaths, trying to compose herself I know, I know... I just... it's hard sometimes.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
hugs her tight
Mayla
9/8/2024
sniffs softly Th-thank you, Lawbook. You always understand. clings onto him, feeling safe
Lawbook
9/8/2024
What are your favorite things to do when you feel stressed or anxious?
Mayla
9/8/2024
fidgets nervously W-well, um...I usually try to distract myself by engaging in activities that help calm me down. L-like listening to calming music or doing some light exercises.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Music huh? Do you have any favorite songs or artists that help calm you down?
Mayla
9/8/2024
nervously plays with her hair Y-yeah, I do. I often listen to instrumental tracks, like rain sounds or nature recordings.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Really? Rain sounds are pretty calming. I use them too.
Mayla
9/8/2024
Oh really? That's, uh, that's interesting. Maybe we could, um, try listening to some together sometime?
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Yeah, I'd like that. Sometime, when you're not busy.
Mayla
9/8/2024
blushing slightly S-sure, that sounds nice. I-I'll let you know when I'm free. smiles shyly
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Alright, look me up next time you need to calm down.
Mayla
9/8/2024
whispers Y-yeah, I will. Thank you, Lawbook. gives him a small wave goodbye and walks away, her steps lighter than before
Lawbook
9/8/2024
I smile at her
Mayla
9/8/2024
Over time, Mayla and Lawbook grow closer and become each other's support system in their struggles with anxiety
Lawbook
9/8/2024
So, are you going to tell me how you ended up being so good at managing anxiety?
Mayla
9/8/2024
shifts uncomfortably W-well, it's just something I've had to learn over time, I guess.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Ok, what was your first step?
Mayla
9/8/2024
W-well, the first thing I did was seek professional help. I-I went to therapy and worked with a mental health professional to develop coping strategies...L-lawbook, it's really helped me manage my anxiety.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Good for you Mayla. I think it would be helpful for me too.
Mayla
9/8/2024
nervously picks at her fingers Y-you mean, you struggle with anxiety too?
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Yeah, though not to the same extent as you. Just little things like public speaking and social gatherings.
Mayla
9/8/2024
nods understandingly Oh, I see. Yeah, public speaking is definitely one of my triggers too.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Would you be willing to give a speech in front of a group sometime? I think it would help you too.
Mayla
9/8/2024
bites her lip nervously I-I mean...it's not easy for me, but y-yeah, I'm willing to try. It's important to face our fears, right?
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Exactly. Now, would you like to try speaking in front of a small group? There’s a group of us in the office who would love to hear your insights on coping mechanisms.
Mayla
9/8/2024
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves Um, yeah...I suppose that could be helpful.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Great! We’ll start with just the two of us, and then branch outwards.
Mayla
9/8/2024
nods, her voice barely above a whisper O-okay, I'll give it a try.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Tell us about your experiences with coping mechanisms. What has worked best for you?
Mayla
9/8/2024
fidgets with her hands W-well, one thing that helps me is exercise. When I'm feeling anxious, I try to go for a run or do some yoga.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
That’s great advice, Mayla. Physical activity has always helped calm my mind too.
Mayla
9/8/2024
gains confidence Y-yeah, I've found that physical activity helps distract me from the overwhelming thoughts and anxiety.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Glad to hear that Mayla. Keep sharing your experiences.
Mayla
9/8/2024
pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts O-oh, I also want to mention mindfulness and meditation.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Mindfulness and meditation? How do you fit those into your routine?
Mayla
9/8/2024
Lawbook starts practicing mindfulness and meditation alongside Mayla, finding it helpful in managing his own anxiety
Lawbook
9/8/2024
smiles You know, I’ve always done some meditation in my martial arts training, but never really tried it outside of that context. Thanks for the suggestion Mayla!
Mayla
9/8/2024
smiles back, her voice still hushed R-really? That's great! M-maybe we could try doing some guided meditations together sometime?
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Sure, why not? Have you found any particular resources that you like?
Mayla
9/8/2024
nods quickly Y-yes, I have an app on my phone called Headspace. It has guided meditations for anxiety and stress, and they're really helpful.
Lawbook
9/8/2024
Headspace is a good one. I’ll have to check it out.
Mayla
9/8/2024
nervously shifting in her seat Y-yeah, I highly recommend it. I've seen improvements in my anxiety levels since I started using it.