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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
Hey all,
I keep losing myself, I recently lost a family member to cancer and had the funeral and have been struggling for a few weeks while grieving and dealing with a few other things in my life,
I just don’t know how to help myself while im stuck in this loop. I have a lot of other stuff on my plate that I’m trying to manage and was just trying to find a space to where I can express it.
im safe
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hey @Fluttershy1
Sorry you are feeling that way.
I try and break up feeling alone and lost separately.
Learning to come to terms with my aloneness has been a life long process. I am getting used to it and been doing a lot of work on social and interpersonal stuff. Sometimes I enjoy my aloneness and can Celebrate it. Eg I saw articles about people spending christmas alone, which is a trigger for and for many. How do you feel about? Do you have anything planned?
Feeling lost, has shifted a lot for me. I often feel lost in a crowd, but been working on that too. For a long time I have been catching the train going into the city at nights for various rehearsals and things and going against the flow of the all the workers in peak hour. It gave me a funny sense of assurance. They were doing the right thing. I was doing the right thing, but going against the flow, walking alongside the wall... or whatever was appropriate.
Just sharing examples and ways I have dealt with things as conversational. Your path through being lost is unique to you and your values and needs. Take care
Apple
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
Hey @Appleblossom @Snowie @Bunniekins @Jynx @tyme @outlander - things got bad, ended up in Emergency because of my MH, attempt didn’t work as I got the help I needed, I hit a really low patch yesterday and it just didn’t seem to end.
but I got the help I needed and now I’m safely back at home in bed.
im safe
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JynxModerator
Aww @Fluttershy1 I'm sorry to hear that things have been so rough for you, but very very glad that you're safe and got the care you needed. What are you doing with yourself tonight?
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
You know what my plan is @Jynx - curl up in bed with the cat and sleep I’m exhausted. Feeling safe though.
kitty loves me
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JynxModerator
@Fluttershy1 kitty cuddles are the best medicine! I hope sleep finds you swiftly 🤞💜
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
Tbh @Jynx - I think I will, ngl I don’t think I ever want to drink activated charcoal in hospital again……
im safe
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JynxModerator
Sounds rough @Fluttershy1 - yes much rest is much needed!
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
It is rough @Jynx - tbh I just wanna hide and sleep
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JynxModerator
I think, at least for tonight, hiding and sleeping is absolutely valid @Fluttershy1. Do you have any obligations for tomorrow?
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
No just a support worker @Jynx
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