I can’t cope

@Captain24 I like keeping them a surprise until I've finished them, especially if one doesn't work out then I don't feel like a failure either 😂.

Thankyou for being here for cuddlebear too sweet ❤️.

@Nala2022 labradors are definitely very good motivated 😂.

Thankyou sweet, it's nice to be sitting and doing some diamond art while having connection.

I hope you have a lovely rest of your day sweet ❤️.

I can’t wait to see your customs ones! Or wait for you to even start them. They are so different to do. Harder but so meaningful! @MissGremlin

If it doesn’t work it’s not your fault! 😂 You can only put the dots where they go.

Im not sure that this one is going to turn out how I wanted it to but I’ll still seal it and I want to see if I can get a regular photo frame for it. Probably not around here that’s cheap though. It’ll have to wait until I go on holidays.

I'm glad you're able to @MissGremlin

Thank you 😊 I hope you do as well lovely

@Captain24, I'm so proud of you

Look at everything you've achieved today! You broke it down into small steps and stuck with it. That's a huge accomplishment, especially when today has felt so incredibly hard.

I also hear that you're still struggling with the thoughts and urges, and I'm really glad you've kept reaching out and letting us know how you're going. Even though the feelings haven't eased, you've done everything you can to look after yourself today, and that takes so much strength

I think distracting yourself with your diamond art sounds like a really gentle way to spend some time. 😊 I hope it gives your mind even a few moments of relief

You've done so well today. Be kind to yourself, you've earned it 💛

Do you know what @Nala2022???

Im actually allowing myself to feel proud. That is actually massive. I have done everything that I can. I’ve been in the sun made an achievement by step by step

cleaning my kitchen and I’ve made the dogs happy. Now sitting here chatting and doing diamond art is deserved. I have earnt it.

Yes it’s all still really hard and it’s all still there but there is nothing else I can do. But I am distracting myself with my diamond art and being on here. I even made a new friend.

Usually I’m needing a nap by now but while I am tried I don’t need to go to bed.

So I’m counting this morning as a win. Which is really hard as it’s all so dark but I am recognising my efforts

@Captain24 I just got the email that my order has been shipped! I can't wait to get them and start them.

Haha that's true but it still feels like such a disappointment.

Yeah I'm not sure if this one that I'm doing is going to turn out either. But I'll push through until it's done. The colours don't seem as bright as they should be and some that clearly need to be a different colour aren't.

I’m so glad you are @Captain24. You really do have a lot to be proud of, and you absolutely have earned this moment

What stands out to me is that you’re allowing yourself to recognise your own efforts, even while things are still really hard, that's a big step.

I hope you enjoy your diamond art and the connection here on the forums. You’re not alone in this 🫶

I’m really glad you’re noticing the wins, no matter how big or small they feel. I hope the rest of your day can be gentle with yourself, you’ve done a lot today 💛

I’m so excited!!! @MissGremlin. You are going to love them! I could have caused you financial strain though! 😂 You really have no idea HOW excited I am!!!!

I don’t think the words on this one will work but I have to trust the process!

Guess what… a second load of washing is finished and I just hung it up. Kicking goals today! It’s helping in that I can see a few achievements for the day. Even though everything is dark and hard to do I’ve had moments to be proud of and I have really really tried.

@Captain24 I don't think it's possible to cause further financial strain 😂. Haha think we're both just as excited, i want them to come now 😂.

Words can be tricky but trust the process and hopefully it will turn out ok.

Woohoo, honestly you've done so well today sweet. I'm so glad that you can see the achievements even though things have been hard, you definitely should be very proud of yourself.