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~ The Toolshed ~

JynxModerator19 Oct 2023, 6:15 pm AEDT

~ The Toolshed ~

So I've decided to create a new space, similar to The Ice-Memery but instead of being silly memes, these are memes/images/words etc. that I've found that are more like tools and insights for recovery. Hence, I welcome you to:

~ The Toolshed! ~

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These are things I've found that are insightful, provide psychoeducation, or that have helped inspire me in my recovery journey. I invite anyone who wishes to contribute to do so! It doesn't have to be pictures, it can be discussion, questions, videos, whatever you like! But to start us off, I would love to share a nice lil stack of memes/pics I've found that I thought were really worth the read.

P.S. If you haven't already, you can also check out our Coping Toolbox for ideas and strategies to help you when you need to cope with the hard stuff!

So without further ado, lemme kick us off!

Will just tag a few forumites to start, pls do tag anyone you feel would enjoy or wanna contribute to this thread!

@tyme @amber22 @hanami @Jupiter @PizzaMondo @Bon_courage @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Shaz51 @outlander @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @NatureLover @Flying_Hams @nervouswreck @Patches59 @Jacques @TAB @Smiling_Gecko @EternalFlower @WIP @StuF @Meowmy @StanD @magpie4 @Captain24 @Snowie @creative_writer @Laura4 @Bow @TideisTurning

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BlackcloudSenior Contributor02 June 2025, 11:51 am AEST

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Thank you @MissGremlin I really needed the hug. ❤️

I hate how everything that I’ve been trying to do to get out of my issues but yet nothing has worked, so it feels impossible that things can better before I die.

@Cuddlebear @Former-Member

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Unknown userMember02 June 2025, 12:02 pm AEST

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@Blackcloud I know the feeling! sometimes we have to loosen our grasp on things, sometimes it can be the more you push for something is the more you're pushing it away. Take a break but don't give up, I've noticed that if I take a break from something I'm hyper focused on and getting frustrated with, the answer will come to me. Think of it as trying to grab wet slippery soap, the more you try to grip it, the more it slips and slides, but if you let it sit in an open hand you don't get tired.

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Unknown userMember02 June 2025, 1:07 pm AEST

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor02 June 2025, 1:07 pm AEST

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@Blackcloud i understand the feeling well. Sorry I'm not great with words or giving advice today.

But I think @Former-Member had some really good advice.

Don't give up, I know it feels like things will never change but so long as we keep trying there's always the opportunity for change. One little step at a time sweet ❤️

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lonemushroomSenior Contributor02 June 2025, 1:36 pm AEST

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hey @MissGremlin @Blackcloud @Former-Member @Bunniekins @Cuddlebear sending you all warm hugs 💗

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Unknown userMember02 June 2025, 1:37 pm AEST

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@lonemushroom awww, thanks, sending you back big squeezy hugs

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor02 June 2025, 1:37 pm AEST

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Hello @lonemushroom, thankyou ❤️.

Hope you are doing well 😊

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BlackcloudSenior Contributor02 June 2025, 1:47 pm AEST

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@lonemushroom Thank you ❤️

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lonemushroomSenior Contributor02 June 2025, 2:34 pm AEST

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thanks @MissGremlin I haven’t been doing too well lately to be honest, I’m lucky if I sleep at all most nights currently and when I do I’m having nightmares pretty much every time. it’s so intense trying to deal with the aftermath of all the trauma I’ve faced this year, I’m trying so hard to be patient about how long it’s gonna take to even begin to heal but it’s a huge struggle right now. sometimes I honestly don’t know how I’m still existing but here I am I guess.

I hope your day is going okay and if not then I hope it improves as much as possible for you 💗

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CuddlebearSenior Contributor02 June 2025, 3:11 pm AEST

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@Blackcloud Hello beautiful friend. How is your day? I’ve been out at surgeon all day just got home.

It is frustrating when we are trying so hard to feel better but are in poor mental health space. @Former-Member gave a good suggestion. I know though sometimes our brains just won’t put things aside too. Self care is important and reaching out to friends here to try at least to have a moment of not being overwhelmed by our brains.

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