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petrichorSenior Contributor
Hello,
im in a difficult situation with lots of triggers from ptsd. Disconnected and my anxiety is terrible. My strategies don’t really work. Just counting the days and trying to fight the urges but I’m really tired of it all.
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Unknown userMember
Hey @petrichor,
I logged off and have just logged back in. I am so sorry that I missed your messages. I saw you wanted to take a break from the forums. I hope when you get this, you can write back.
Thinking of you 💜 Xx
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petrichorSenior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member
how are you? 😊
i feel very removed from this world. But I’ve reached out for help, it’s not the first time. I don’t know if I should be sad and anxious about my sadness and anxiety or give in to the mad state. the mad and detached state is just so much better… until it’s not.
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Unknown userMember
Hey @petrichor,
It can be really hard to know how to feel about feelings.... if that makes sense? And they can kind of take over us.
Have you been able to find some help in your reach out? I am glad you're reaching out here. This is a safe space for confusion.
Sitting with you 💝
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petrichorSenior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member
how are you?
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Unknown userMember
I am ok, I have had a busy day but feeling calm tonight.
What are you having for dinner @petrichor ? We are trying Tuscan Meatballs. Never had them before so hope they're yummy!
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petrichorSenior Contributor
I’m making left over risotto.
To be honest, I don’t want to be in this world, but I’ve been here before and I know thoughts are just thoughts and that people care about me. It’s just so very extremely complicated but they would miss me. It’s not only my mental illness and alcohol but the gender identity I haven’t disclosed. For now I just want to have a normal world for a change. Keep the facade up as long as I can, take it til I make it and keep my eyes on making new reasons to live.
I’ve been through much worse than this!
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Unknown userMember
Hey @petrichor,
You have a lot going on and those thoughts you mentioned are not always connected to other people and your connections. A desire for normality is normal too (if that makes sense) and appear when things feel overwhelming.
I like your term take it till I make it. That is a great foundation.
What are you into that helps to keep you grounded?
Xx
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petrichorSenior Contributor
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petrichorSenior Contributor
@Former-Member I sit outside. I always sit outside. I can feel the wind and the weather. It makes me feel part of the world when I don’t get people, the wind is just mine. The sun is mine. It’s how I experience life and not Instagram. My world is my world and often I want to go there. I live where there are no people are around me, I can’t cope with normal society. Not anymore.
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Unknown userMember
Hey @petrichor,
Just finished, it was very tasty. I am not a motivated cook on a day to day basis. I stopped buying large amounts of groceries about 12 months ago because I felt the same about throwing it out.
I loved your last post about the wind and the sun. Sometimes it can feel like they're there just for you. I haven't thought like that for such a long time. I remember thinking the moon and sun would follow me. Your post reminded me of this song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmvdQREQJZg
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