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Not Coping

Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor

Not Coping

Hey everyone how are you all?

@RiverSeal @Shaz51 @NatureLover @tyme @Former-Member @Eve7 @Former-Member @amber22 @Jynx @FloatingFeather

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.

Thank you

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Jynx, I have wondered for a long time whether I have EDS. I probably do, but it’s been undiagnosed. I end up with lots of bruises too, but I am also very clumsy. The bruise I ended up with after my blood test looked awful.

Social events just make me anxious, but I know if I don’t put myself out there, I’ll just retreat and get used to being in a bubble

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JynxModerator

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@Birdofparadise8 I think the fact that there's soooo many stim toys sold these days, of all different kinds, just goes to show that they're far more accepted now. Nothing to be embarrassed about! But if you want subtle, there's stuff like this:

You can even get fidget rings like this:

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Blackbird11Senior Contributor

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That's really tough @Birdofparadise8 it's like they got your hopes up and let you down. Stay strong... something will turn up.

It's all been pretty exciting ☺️ it's most satisfying emptying and placing things out of the boxes.

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor

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Yeah, I know, but I'd still feel like it.

Maybe the ring might be good. @Jynx

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ENKELISenior Contributor

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Oh sweetie I am so sorry. I had the same thing happen to me, I was supposed to take over for a woman who was retiring and then she decided she didn't want to retire after all. It's truly heart-breaking when it's a job you know you'd excel at @Birdofparadise8.

Maybe it's a sign that a better job is coming.

I am trying to stay positive that I'll find something soon but it does start to wear me down.

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor

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Thank you @ENKELI @Blackbird11

I hope so. It's been six months. I'm so exhausted with all the applications and interviews.

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor

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JynxModerator

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@creative_writer Stretching is reeeallly important for EDS - I know I should do it more.

Aww proud of you for pushing outside your comfort zone hun! I hope it ends up being a fun evening 😊

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Blackbird11Senior Contributor

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Yes @Birdofparadise8 it's a lot of effort finding the right job. Keep going, there's a job out there for you.

 

 

 

 

Here is some of my things ☺️

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor

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I'll have a look when they come up @Blackbird11

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