Piecing the shattered glass together

I am really proud of you for getting up this morning, I know that some days it can be really hard, but you've done it ❤️ @creative_writer

I hope that your migraine doesn't flare up today, try keep the glasses on as much as you can. That is exciting that you are at uni tomorrow!

@creative_writer I totally get that. When I'm anxious I get quite bad nausea and headaches. Then those physical symptoms make me even more anxious.

Take it easy and be kind to yourself.

Hanami

Ah yes I know that cycle all too well! Take it easy today and put one foot in front of the other ❤️ Maybe try some grounding or breath work techniques throughout the day to try and reduce your anxiety a little bit?

Definitely a bit of the chicken-egg situation. Take it one step at a time today, maybe try and fit some breathing and grounding techniques in between things that you're doing today to make sure that you're taking time for yourself. I know the feeling of derealisation and it can be a scary and confusing one, so maybe some grounding would help just a bit? @creative_writer Sitting with you while you're feeling like this ❤️

Hey @creative_writer 💛

I can hear how tough things are right now. It is a powerful thing that you have been able to recognise that you may be engaging in some "red flag behaviours" and think about what other supports you might benefit from to help get through this time.

Feeling that you deserve support it one of the hardest things and can be such a barrier for many of us. We can always disqualify ourselves with "well I am sure someone has it worse than me, right?". Giving ourselves permission to reach out and not deal with it alone can be hard work.

I really hope that you can give yourself that permission today. You truly do deserve it.

It sounds like you are linked in with some good supports but just in case you need to talk right away, I will drop these numbers here:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

Samaritans: 135 247

If in immediate danger: 000

Take good care of yourself today 💛

Hey @creative_writer, I just wanted to stop by and say I'm so sorry to hear you've felt that way, though I can relate. Feeling unwanted, uncared for, unloved, replaceable or like you don't matter absolutely sucks, and it can feel almost impossible to truly believe it when genuine expressions of care and love come in because you're so used to the opposite, almost to the point of expecting it.

Wishing you whatever strength and courage may be useful to get through this tough time. Take good care, reach out to your supports if you need (a mentor told me once that if the thought even crosses my mind that maybe I should reach out, to just reach out before I question whether or not I actually should) and if you're feeling up to it, feel free to join the Peer Group Chat tomorrow night (more here) ❤️ In the mean time, holding hope for better times ahead and know many of us are sitting with you as you ride out this wave, myself included 💙