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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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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor14 July 2023, 8:33 pm AEST

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I'm catching up with my aunt before they go on the 18th to Japan. I have a few things to talk to her about. She has set a boundary as she will be working more so I can only see her once every three weeks. When previously we have been talking once a week @outlander.

My uncle said he doesn't want me to feel abandoned when I do. What do they expect me to feel? Not feel sad or upset that I can't talk to them.

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outlanderSenior Contributor14 July 2023, 8:36 pm AEST

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thats really tough @Birdofparadise8 perhaps now is a good time to try and get your supports increased. Maybe joining a social group or something like that for support and company. it sucks when we cant see someone as much though

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor14 July 2023, 8:39 pm AEST

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I don't even know how to get more support, @outlander.

I've been a part of the GS here which finished about a month ago.

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outlanderSenior Contributor14 July 2023, 8:43 pm AEST

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speaking to your gp would be the first step @Birdofparadise8 they should have a list of other supports in your area. Perhaps look at a psychiatrist if your on medications for management of those and support from them.

have a look into support groups in your local area.
or join up with a social group. sometimes we dont always need to focus on our mental health to get better, sometimes we need to find meaningful activities that make us happy and give us something to look forward to. we can continue to work on our mental health but have things that bring us more joy too.
sometimes community health centres have support groups, gender specific groups, social workers that can guide you in finding out more support services as well.

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tymeModerator14 July 2023, 8:44 pm AEST

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I don't think anyone intentionally wants you to feel abandoned, yet at the same time, not one can tell you not to feel abandoned. I hear these changes will hurt, especially since you have relied on them in the past @Birdofparadise8

You feelings are valid.

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor14 July 2023, 8:47 pm AEST

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I do see a psychiatrist I've had one appointment that was like two months ago and I don't see him till the 14th of August @outlander He was alright but not the best.

I'll look into the support group stuff maybe my psychologist might know some.

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outlanderSenior Contributor14 July 2023, 8:48 pm AEST

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sounds good @Birdofparadise8

check out community centres, health centres, libraries as well.

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor14 July 2023, 8:49 pm AEST

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Mmm, I don't know what to think @tyme.

I am pretty hurt, to be honest, but it's not like that will change the outcome.

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor14 July 2023, 8:52 pm AEST

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A library @outlander?

What support would they have?

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tymeModerator14 July 2023, 8:52 pm AEST

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I'm hearing you @Birdofparadise8 . I expect it will hurt. Yet I also understand that they have informed you in the least hurtful way. We are with you. The forums aren't going anywhere.

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