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creative_writerSenior Contributor
I had a migraine triggered yesterday from barely sleeping and still recovering from it. I slept better last night, mind still feels very foggy. This morning I felt discomfort in my body, my mind went to when I used to feel it years ago. Then I noticed myself feeling distant, sort of floaty. I hope I can get through the day today with uni
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tymeModerator
Hey @Snowie @creative_writer 🙂
Rainy on this side of the world.
@creative_writer , we're here if you want to talk. But like what @Snowie , perhaps writing can help? Poetry?
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SnowieSenior Contributor
I can understand feeling like that too @creative_writer but we all need that outlet. I sometimes write things down, screw it up and throw it away. Can help in releasing all those feelings.
Hi @tyme cold, wet and rainy here too. Would love to see some sunshine.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@tymeand @Snowie, I wrote a poem on my phone. I think what’s going on is I am upset about SA, but I am trying to turn the story around and it’s hard. I’m questioning beliefs I wouldn’t do before. Questions are popping in my mind. Am I really broken and damaged because of it, or is this an ingrained societal belief? Why does it make me less of a person if I have been SA? Why do I need to feel so ashamed, like it’s some kind of dirty secret? I always feel like I’m supposed to be so secretive because if people knew, I would be so screwed. I could have an argument with myself how I am worthless, unloveable and incapable of going into a romantic relationship in the future. Or I could give myself an inspirational talk. My mind feels so clogged.
I don’t want to be defined by it. I think I feel guilty that I still get triggered and it doesn’t feel appropriate since I’m going into social work. Or should I not worry about it, since I am still a student and have time to be ready?
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tymeModerator
Hey @creative_writer ,
I'm not sure if it is an ingrained societal belief, or your own belief re the SA. I wouldn't see anyone as less because of their experiences. Life throws things at us, and just because some are in a more 'privileged' place, does it make them better than others? - NO.
I hope you will find space to be kind to yourself and not let your past experiences define you or your future.
Hugs
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Hi @creative_writer
Hoping you got some sleep last night and today is a little better.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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fluffylightSenior Contributor
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