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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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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Kyle1, I used to be really physically active, almost to the point of obsession, I hated taking sick days. I don't have a regular day when I go to the mosque, at one stage I used to. Maybe I do need to get back.

I do feel a bit disappointed though, I thought my mood was starting to improve after letting in natural light upon awakening, but now, I still feel like shit when I wake up. Why isn't it working as it used to anymore? 😞

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Kyle1Senior Contributor

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I just don't know, I'm sorry...

One of my counsellors mentioned briefly (because time was up) that I try self soothe in bed before getting up...

I looked at her with puzzlement,, and I still have little idea what she meant by that !

What's your thoughts, @creative_writer ?

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Kyle1, maybe she was trying to encourage you to do something that would relax you. Like many people might do breathing exercises, grounding, mindfulness, prayer.......

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Kyle1Senior Contributor

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Well, there is one thing I do before leaving bed. As you know, I listen to scripture most nights. And in the mornings I play music. Songs that I might wake up with on my mind. Sometimes that alone can be enough to adjust my psychological posture.

This morning I just had to listen to a song that was shared with me here at the Forums, incidentally...

Let me share it with you, too: it's called 'snowman' by someone called sia.

It's not normally my cup of tea but...I don't know: I'm finding it pretty darn sweet and adorable!

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Kyle1Senior Contributor

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https://youtu.be/gset79KMmt0

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Kyle1, I’m glade you’ve found ways to relax in the evening and morning. I think I’ll be heading off soon, have uni tom, have things to sort and then need to sleep. Thank you for keeping me company. Goodnight 💖🫂

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Kyle1Senior Contributor

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All the best @creative_writer 💛🫂

Rest gently..

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Kyle1Senior Contributor

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I like the way you always misspell 'glad' BTW @creative_writer .

Makes a pretty picture 😊

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tymeModerator

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Good night @creative_writer - hope uni is good tomorrow 🙂 Have a good rest.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Kyle1, omg, I I did misspell it without realising . Clearly my brain wasn’t working efficiently last night 🤭. I hope you are well. I got lots of sunshine today, I guess plants need more sunshine than you can get through windows, particularly now that the days are growing darker. I do have a migraine now, but that could also be because I forgot my morning supplement.

Hi @tyme, I hope you are doing well 🙂
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