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Starting to struggle

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

Starting to struggle

I was doing so well, my moods where manageable and now I feel like I'm losing control my anxiety is bad my flashbacks are more present, family are causing lots of stress and controlling me I don't know what to do, it all feels really to overwhelming.

I feel like my whole world is falling apart, my stress levels are high, my moods are always fluctuating, I have random anger outbursts, I'm isolating myself from nearly everyone.

My dad hasn't even really contacted me, I'm really upset, I feel like he doesn't care or even wants to give me a call to see how I am. His wife is really controlling and she tends to judge me. They want me to go to Christmas with them and I don't even want to see them.

I find this time of year is triggering.

Am safe

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TABSenior Contributor

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@Fluttershy1 .. sorry things are stressful for you at the moment , hope things get better for you soon . Hope it all goes okay.

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HistoryloverSenior Contributor

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Don't overload yourself, @Fluttershy1. Learn when to step back and look after you. It's not always possible, I know.

Take care.

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maddisonSenior Contributor

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Hi @Fluttershy1

I'm really glad you reached out. I know caring for someone can take up lots of time and energy. I like how @Historylover mentioned to be easy on yourself.. If you can, take breaks only for you.

Sending you strength 💪🧚‍♀️

X thinking of you x

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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@Historylover @maddison @TAB @Shaz51 @MDT - another day another mess. This is not going great. I’m coming off meds to go onto new ones without anyone watching or supporting me through this. I’m done. Am safe

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PeregrinefalconSenior Contributor

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Hey @Fluttershy1 🦋

I'm sorry to hear that things are feeling not so great right now. Coming off meds can be really difficult and you certainly deserve support and monitoring at this time. I wonder if there is a doctor or support person that you might be able to tell? It can be a scary thing to be doing alone. Take good care of yourself Fluttershy and treat yourself gently through this time 💛

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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Well hello to you @Peregrinefalcon - you came outa nowhere, my doctor doesn’t bulk bill anymore and yeah, it was with the psychiatrist and they said I don’t need to be monitored and it feels like everyone is letting me down. I feel so alone 😭😭😭

I got stick insects

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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@Peregrinefalcon - I have a question 🤔🥺

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PeregrinefalconSenior Contributor

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Hey @Fluttershy1 I am about to log off soon but can hopefully answer your question!

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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@Peregrinefalcon - so I’m stuck in the middle of something and I don’t know how to respond, I wasn’t invited to my dads birthday dinner and then his mum turned around and invited me and told me that they have given up on me and I don’t know what to do or say

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PeregrinefalconSenior Contributor

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That's a really tricky situation @Fluttershy1 and I can imagine it might have felt pretty hurtful.

While I can't tell you how to respond or what to do in this situation:

What is your 'gut feeling' telling you about it?

Is there a family member you feel comfortable talking about this with?

Also: Their choices do not reflect your worth. You are worthy of support and compassion 💜

I will be logging off now, take extra special care of yourself. I hope that here can be a nice space to chill out and feel accepted and supported 🌻

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