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Not Coping

Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor08 Nov 2022, 6:51 pm AEDT

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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tymeModerator15 Feb 2023, 7:36 pm AEDT

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It's our makeup - we are all different. @creative_writer . For me, noises really affect me. I'm very sensitive to 'noise'. It gets me really upset and frustrated. I think that's sort of why I prefer writing rather than speaking on phones?

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creative_writerSenior Contributor15 Feb 2023, 7:47 pm AEDT

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@tyme, I don't like loud noises either, I hate the sound of scrapping off food from the saucepan, it's so annoying. I think my senses in general are so sensitive, I pick up on cues that other people don't. I don't know if it's a superpower or a curse.

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tymeModerator15 Feb 2023, 8:14 pm AEDT

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Yes!!!! There are certain noises that REALLY irk me! Like people typing really loudly, people chewing, banging doors.... these sounds really upset me. @creative_writer

I'm glad to find someone feels similar... i always thought it was just me.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor15 Feb 2023, 8:22 pm AEDT

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@tyme, I don't know if you're familiar with the term HSP (Highly Sensitive Person). HSP are more prone to overstimulation and have sensitive central nervous systems, and make up 15-20% of the population. I'm essentially a tinny lil sponge who gets overstimulated easily. Maybe you're also a tinny lil sensitive sponge.

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tymeModerator15 Feb 2023, 8:38 pm AEDT

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@creative_writer ,

Yes yes! I have heard of HSP! I watched a really good Youtube clip on it a few years ago.

We have our strengths too!

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creative_writerSenior Contributor15 Feb 2023, 8:47 pm AEDT

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@tyme, it's true we have our strengths. But it does also mean emotions are felt deeper. My anxiety is creeping in, tom is uni. Maybe I am thinking too much about what could go wrong. I mean, some of these things have a low chance of even occurring. I get anxious, and something my mum said also spiked anxiety, even though she didn't mean it.

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tymeModerator15 Feb 2023, 8:56 pm AEDT

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@creative_writer ,

Rumination eh? That's what brings anxiety. Let tomorrow take care of itself. You can only make a difference to the NOW.

You can tell me about it tomorrow 🙂

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor15 Feb 2023, 8:58 pm AEDT

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Hey @tyme @creative_writer I am back if anyone is up for a chat.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor15 Feb 2023, 9:02 pm AEDT

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@tyme, I guess it's my anxiety brain taking over. Trauma doesn't help with the sense of safety. My mum sort of gets overprotective which reinforced high alert. I will let you know how it goes.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor15 Feb 2023, 9:03 pm AEDT

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Hi @Birdofparadise8, how did dinner go?

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