New life

WOW @Sirine That is a lot on. Hope you find yourself a place to live and going back to to work 'works'...lol. Accepting or rejecting of labels can have a powerful impact on how we think about ourselves, so it is wonderful you are embracing a healthful proactive approach.

Good Luck with the detoxing, that is a huge step too. I tend to need to go slow with change at the moment, but have dealt with a lot of rapid change in the past. It can work sometimes for a completely fresh start. Also gently bently with the trauma as it can be pesky. Let us know how it all pans out.

Hi there @Sirine

Sounds good to me! You definitely don't need a label if you don't want one. Labels are 'done' to us by a clinical model of care. That's fine if people do want a label. They can be helpful in many ways. But for some people they aren't helpful but ARE hindering. I have been diagnosed with anxiety. Sometimes I choose to say this to people. It's helpful for eg when I talk to my mum about mental health issues. It helps her understand my symptoms are real and 'diagnosiable' by a medical professional. This is the model she understands. Having a diagnosis has been helpful in that my GP could prescribe medication for me which has helped a lot.

I bet it feels good to clarify those things to yourself as well as the detox!

Hope you have a great day!

Hanami

Hi @Sirine ,

I've been thinking of you.

Thank you for updating us and letting us know how you are going.

We are with you all the way. I acknowledge detox is not easy, but you are such an inspiration in my eyes.

It sounds like it's onwards and upwards.

tyme

Hi @tyme

Thanks hun. I'm nervous, excited and anxious. Will keep you all updated.

Bubbles xxx

I'd love to be kept updated @Sirine .

Be prepared for some downs, but know that the ups are also there.

I really honestly believe in you @Sirine .

Anytime you need a chat, please tag me in 🙂

@tyme aaawwww I'm so glad I found this forum. Let's see what the new week holds.

Have a great weekend hun.

Xxx

Hey @Sirine

Glad to hear you're making changes for you. Change can be hard, but rewarding when reached. I have found your post very though provoking for a little self reflection and very inspirational 💜

How did you go with the new place? Suitable??

@Former-Member the place is small so will have to get creative but it's long term rental I don't want to move again. It's so stressful and I just can't deal with realestate agents anymore. This unit is basically a retirement thing. I just want somewhere safe and secure.

Fingers crossed 🤞

Did they give you an indication of when you ight find out @Sirine ?

@Former-Member hopefully next week. Pray to whoever that I get it lol