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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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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@Kyle, I'm just ashamed of feeling sad and teary, it's like I'm not meant to, though, at the same time I know it's only natural. I also find it incredibly difficult to talk about sadness with others, I'm probably only becoming more closed off too.
@amber22, it means a lot to be able to use this space to express how I feel. I don't really get a space like this in real life, it's good to have others to talk to, even if it's virtual.
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amber22Senior Contributor
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I'm so glad this space is something that is helpful for you, we really do value you a lot on here and care a lot about how you're going 💙@creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@amber22❤️, I hope I do find an end to this, depression is exhausting 😓.
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amber22Senior Contributor
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You will conquer this, sending lots of hugs, you've got this 💘@creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@amber22💖, I wish I knew what to do but I don’t.
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amber22Senior Contributor
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That's okay, it's all a learning curve and taking one step at a time, seeing what works best for you and getting the support that you need @creative_writer Here with you always 💗
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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I feel so flat this morning, listening to music about SI even though it isn't helping my urges. I am safe.
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amber22Senior Contributor
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Good morning @creative_writer Sending you hugs today, take care of yourself today 💘
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TideisTurningSenior Contributor
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Hey @creative_writer,
Just wanted to stop by and let you know you're not alone 💙 I see you've mentioned music, so thought I'd share a few songs and music related things in case they might be helpful or something you'd like to look at. This song is one that's helped me through some of the hardest times I've had to go through and this one is something I like to listen to and close my eyes to try to visualise the place the song describes when I've been struggling, to take myself away, just for a little bit. Also, just last night we had a very music oriented Topic Tuesday discussion you might like to read back over at some stage.
Sending big hugs your way, wishing you as much strength and courage as may be needed to get through, sitting here with you as you ride out this wave nd holding hope the tide will turn for you very soon.
TideisTurning 💖
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@amber22 and @TideisTurning I felt a bit better after going to my GP appointment, I think soaking up some sunshine helped. I didn’t talk too much about my MH during the appointment, I don’t even know where to start 💖
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