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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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Gazza75Senior Contributor
Your welcome @CheerBear 
As long as you are okay with it, that is the main thing. If you are comfortable and able to do a reset then you definitely should. It's better to do it sooner rather than later. It's very brave and admirable that you are reaching out for help and support. It's often a very diffucult thing to do. We certainly don't need a pickled CB 🙂
I think its fairly natural to have some doubts when you are doing/going through this.. not all that weird..
Maybe you could have a look at the Coping Box thread and prep some things to take with you to stay busy and also relax.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
So proud of you @CheerBear . I hope it turns out ok. It doesn’t matter what time of the year. I often cracked and ended up in hospital for years for sh a few days before Christmas. It gets better and better to have that break than come home full of the sh effects the day before Christmas. What you are doing is waaaaaay more responsible than what I did. It will be a blip on the radar in years to come but a mental health life saving thing to do now. Best wishes and hugs 💜🤗
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Oh @CheerBear I’m so sorry. Can you leave a message or email him that you feel let down. That it took a huge step to trust and ask. I know I missed this by a few hours but wanted to check in on you.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Gazza75Senior Contributor
@CheerBear ❤️❤️❤️🌻🌻🌻
Hang in there. Lots of people here really care about you. I have the habit of stating the obvious.
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Gazza75Senior Contributor
It's so disappointing @CheerBear, but, it does give you the weekend at least to make sure it's the right decision and also organise things.. I really found it hard when I was admitted as it was just bam and I was a mess after lack of. Sleep for days. Rest up and try not to do do do.. Sparkle boots up and taking it easy 💜💜🌻🌻💖💖
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