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I'm not doing great at all today. I'm feeling down. I also keep beating myself up for everything and feel like I'm just failing. I need a break from everything. It's getting so hard that I don't know how to keep going anymore especially since I can't talk to anyone around me as they are leaving me or don't understand.
Hope you don’t mind me reaching out I just really need a chat and though I could come on here and vent and talk for a bit.
Least you can laugh a little about it @Birdofparadise8
That is the beginning of a lot of irony and witty humour.
Cheers Gotta go @Birdofparadise8@Shaz51@Bow@creative_writer@Eve7
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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Not doing much here today @Birdofparadise8 just getting ready for work tomorrow
Have a good day @Birdofparadise8 , @Appleblossom
We push mowed my MIL lawn yesterday after 2 weeks of rain ☔
Sunny now
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Morning @Appleblossom, @Birdofparadise8, @Shaz51, @Captain24, @Bow, @Eve7. Hope you all have a lovely day and that 2023 is kinder to you all ❤️
@Birdofparadise8 I don’t know about your family. But for mine, I feel like MI didn’t always get picked up in older generations. I certainly have a family history of mental illness but I feel like it was considered taboo to talk about it or seek professional support.
@Appleblossom I was SA when I was an adult but was just into adulthood when it happened so had a very teen mindset at the time. I know the people I’ve spoken to don’t blame me because I haven’t done anything wrong to be considered sinful. However, I am afraid there will be people out there in the community who would blame me.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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Yay @Shaz51 Go Girrrl. Its too hot here for mowing, and I am allergic to mowing anyway. lol
@creative_writer Each circumstance is different and I do know that social stigma can be difficult with SA and people being very judgy and that in itself even more harmful. Not sure... I remember someone talking about teflon flick ... non stick ... water off a duck's back approach. Figuring out who are friends and who are not. Yes there is a lot of shame around mental illness and a lot went undiagnosed and swept under the carpet. There is definitely a SOCIAL aspect outside of our control, in psychosocial issues, beyond mere manners and going to events. I wish you the best on your journey with it.
Hey @Birdofparadise8
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Hi sorry just been at work @Appleblossom
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Very taboo to talk about @creative_writer
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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Hi @Birdofparadise8 A bit late to answer @Eve7 's tag - have you tried A Tasmanian Lifeline (1800 98 44 34)? They are Tasmanian based and connect to Tasmanian services. They are open 8am - 8pm 365 days a year.
Hope you are doing a little better today and the new year brings with it better days ahead.
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Thank you @Zoe7@all good I’ve tried them before they are a bit hit and miss.
How are you today?
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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Yeah @Birdofparadise8 - like any service I suppose. I have always found SANE on the other hand to be wonderful. They open again on Wednesday (just in case 👍).
I am okay - having tooth issues but can't see a dentist until Wednesday.
Also cleaning up around the house so that feels good.
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