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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.
Hey @Birdofparadise8 my day has been ok. I got some leave this afternoon and walked down to the shops. Going home tomorrow afternoon for a visit too.
currently watching the Kings coronation
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Did you enjoy having the day out @Bow?
How is it going?
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BowSenior Contributor
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It was nice to get out @Birdofparadise8 even though there is an outside courtyard here, I hadn’t actually stepped outside all week! So it was nice to breath in some fresh air!
I’ve been really sore all day today from ECT yesterday. I’m told it’s normally and hopefully my body will get use to it over time.
how was your day?
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Ah okay well I hope you enjoyed the fresh air @Bow
My aunt came over and we organised my room so that was fun. Though after she left about 30 min ago I started crying so it shows how quickly things can change. I'll be fine.
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Hi @Eve7
How are you?
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
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I have been increasingly sad, and anxious. @Birdofparadise8 I've been hearing things about the body storing trauma, and grief, and what ever. as if it's just my body feeling this way and not me. as if this is some negligible thing...
I'm feeling rather horrible.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Hi @Birdofparadise8, @Bow and @Kyle1, sending you all positive vibes 🫂💗
@Birdofparadise8, sounds like you enjoyed yourself while you were with your aunt yesterday. Sometimes distraction can help us feel better in the moment till we are left alone in our thoughts.
I’m just a bit burnt out so struggling to fight off the “I am damaged”, “I am dirty” thoughts
@Bow, I hope ECT becomes easier, soreness isn’t very pleasant
@Kyle1, 🫂💖, the body does store a lot. Trauma can contribute to chronic pain and tension, there is a huge link between mind and body. On the plus side, once you’re able to soothe your nervous system, your body does start to feel better
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
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hi @creative_writer
Thank you.
I honestly don't know what to make of all this... Having 'information' doesn't seem to do much when 'feelings' get a hold. And now it's cold aswell, and the feeling of isolation and dread like a tundra in my head and a glacial cave in my chest and I shake.
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Oh no @Kyle1@creative_writer
I’m so sorry to hear that you are both struggling so much.
Have you tried changing the thoughts to see if that are actually valid?
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
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@Birdofparadise8 I keep having intrusive thoughts that are very deflating and leave me feeling rather worthless 😥and for every positive thing that happens to me, or that I think I have done there are three more roaring an opposite song incessant as the hydra
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