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Protective factors

ChristheartSenior Contributor

Protective factors

I learnt yesterday about protective factors.

It's funny that 1 of my protective factors is debt. I have debt that I have decided I need to pay off before I could end my life. I couldn't let it be palmed off to my parents. I would be too ashamed to consider that.

My other protective factor is my parents.

I don't think I will be able to clear my debts for atleast a month or two. By then I will have seen a new psychiatrist and potentially be starting new medication. I don't know. If I make it out of this hole I will be so surprised. I'll dance down the street praising God. I'll buy a ticket to Europe and go to all the places I've always wanted to go. I'll take a bee keeping course. I'll share the gospel. I'll learn piano.

Sending kind thoughts to you all

Christheart

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Captain24Senior Contributor

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Glad you went @Christheart

When I go to Mass I find it very centring and I feel warmth from being in His place.

The church was built in the 1800’s it’s beautiful but definitely not warm! Lol

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ChristheartSenior Contributor

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@Captain24 @Bow how are you getting on today. I'm struggling

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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor

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Hi @Christheart,

I'm sorry to read you are struggling. I really hope these feelings pass for you soon.

Know you have many friends on the forums that care about you a lot.

We are sitting alongside you and wishing you all the best.

Take care,

FloatingFeather

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BowSenior Contributor

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Me too @Christheart

Don’t know what to do anymore

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hanamiSenior Contributor

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Hi @Christheart

Sorry to hear you're struggling. Sounds like things are really tough for you at the moment. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you too and sitting with you in your feelings.

hugs

Hanami ❤️

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ChristheartSenior Contributor

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@hanami @FloatingFeather Thank you guys.

I'm trying to get through my work day but I just feel so useless. Just want the day to be over, looking forward to 6pm

@Bow You can do this.

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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor

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I hope the day goes fast for you @Christheart and it's 6pm before you know it.

Sending you lots of positive energy and wishes for a brighter afternoon and evening.

Floating Feather

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ChristheartSenior Contributor

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Thank you @FloatingFeather the afternoon was better. I was able to spend most of my time researching how to make paper out of recycled paper... I plan to do that as a craft activity with a craft group I run for NDIS participants. I was watching a YouTube channel called The Paper Outpost, it was really nice, she had lots of good ideas. 2 hours to go, just have to help someone with cooking and house keeping then I can go home.

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hanamiSenior Contributor

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That's great to hear @Christheart !

I love paper activities, they can be so relaxing. Glad you found something to take you mind to a better place.

Sending hugs

Hanami 💮

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Captain24Senior Contributor

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Sorry you are struggling @Christheart

I am hoping that your last 2 hrs go smoothly and quickly. I hope that your client will make you smile.

Just remember that you’ve accomplished most of your day while struggling. You can do this then you can look forward to going home and having a hot shower to was the day away.

Just think when you’re finishing I’m heading off to start my shift in the dark and cold! Lol

Captain24💕

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