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Piecing the shattered glass together

creative_writerSenior Contributor

Piecing the shattered glass together

I decided to start a new thread, my new chapter in my life is going to focus on healing my traumas, building resilience and self-worth and taking the steps of achieving mood stability. I am praying this year will be better than the last. Last year the SI got really intense, was so close to losing hope and I felt like my heart was breaking into a million pieces like shattered glass. It all still feels overwhelming, I have a long way to go on my healing journey, but I think I'm starting to feel a bit more hopeful about the future.

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Kyle1Senior Contributor

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Mmm... Can I ask, (and I understand if you don't want to go into it) but what do your family make of this? Are they aware of your issues and complexities? Are they supportive? Do you feel you have understanding or sensitive people around you?.. @creative_writer

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Kyle1, my parents know some of it, they are cautious about MH professionals, they are generally very reserved and didn’t want me to seek treatment initially because of stigma. I also get the impression they blame me being put on medication at 18 as the cause of my instability.

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Kyle1Senior Contributor

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As you are well aware, MH medication can be largely experimental. A lot of trial and error sometimes...

But it is never a fault to seek help for yourself when things get beyond you...

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Kyle1, I know meds are trial and error. I think in their minds, the meds were the cause of mood swings. I‘ve had hypomanic and mixed episodes in the past.

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Kyle1Senior Contributor

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Oh yes, i see...

Interesting: I raised a similar issue with my counsellor today: my suspicion that one of my meds could be exacerbating my depressive episodes...

Tricky stuff, isn't it? ....

My friend, I want to wish you a good and peaceful night. I sincerely hope you're feeling a little better. I know you were tired and suffering this evening, so I really want to thank you for spending time with me. And I want to send you a gift, ok?

God bless 🙏

 And a warm hello to @Birdofparadise8 🙂

Good night, guys. 🫂

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tymeModerator

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Good night @Kyle1 🙂

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Kyle1Senior Contributor

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Kind regards and blessed dreams @tyme

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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor

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Hi @Kyle1

Sorry I wasn't on. I had work till late today, and I'm pretty tired. I have a headache and feel yuck.

I hope your day was okay.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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Goodnight @Kyle, I hope you have a restful night 🫂💖

Hi @tyme, I hope you are well.

I hope you feel better soon @Birdofparadise8 💖🫂

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tymeModerator

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I was feeling a bit yuck today @Birdofparadise8 . I had a rest, and am feeling better now. Hope you feel better soon. Rest up.

Hi @creative_writer 🙂 Great to see you too.

Anything planned for the break?

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