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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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GlistenSenior Contributor11 Dec 2023, 8:25 pm AEDT

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Good point @Jynx

I wonder if there is a constructive way of using worry? To emotionally prepare for the worst, while hoping for the best possible outcome?

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JynxModerator11 Dec 2023, 8:35 pm AEDT

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@Glisten mm good point! I think it does serve a function for us, as like a mental construct of the possibilities of the future that allow us to plan accordingly. It is when the worry is endless and doesn't actually give us the tools to change the possible outcomes that it could be said to be maladaptive. Maybe that's the difference between worry and anxiety?

For me it's about how much time it occupies my thoughts. Like if I'm worried about having enough money for something, I might change my spending habits, so that worry was a constructive one - so long as I only spend as much time thinking about it as it is relevant, ie.e only when I'm at the shops or something. But if I'm anxious about having enough money, it might look like more than just changing spending habits, and would be if I'm constantly thinking about how much is in the bank, even when I'm trying to get on with other stuff.

Thoughts?

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GlistenSenior Contributor11 Dec 2023, 9:11 pm AEDT

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You know @Jynx when you point the difference between worry and excessive worrying leading to anxiety, it’s so obvious.

I guess my anxiety is triggered when I don’t sleep properly. Sleep deprivation makes me stupid. Honestly some days it feels like I have brain damage.

Like today.

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JynxModerator11 Dec 2023, 9:35 pm AEDT

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@Glisten Aww hun! I feeeeel that. Lack of sleep makes my brain sooo laggy, it's like it takes several seconds to process everything and makes me feel like I'm glitching out or something when I can't keep up.

I hope you can get some rest tonight!

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GlistenSenior Contributor17 Dec 2023, 12:03 am AEDT

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@Jynx @Appleblossom @tyme @toodles @scruffypuffball

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scruffypuffballSenior Contributor26 Dec 2023, 6:48 pm AEDT

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@Glisten @Jynx @Appleblossom @tyme @toodles @TideisTurning @NatureLover @Dimity @Snowie @Former-Member

Signs you are healing:

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GlistenSenior Contributor26 Dec 2023, 8:23 pm AEDT

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@scruffypuffball it is well worth the work.

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor26 Dec 2023, 9:53 pm AEDT

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Yes @Glisten it is.

@scruffypuffball

Worth reading and reflecting on. Thanks.

I have come a long way and forum expression and forum wisdom and forum friends have been the biggest contributors.

Grateful.

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toodlesSenior Contributor29 Dec 2023, 6:12 pm AEDT

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Hey @Glisten @Jynx @Appleblossom @scruffypuffball @tyme @Jupiter @hanami & everyone!

Finally a moment to catch up! Great new memes!

I hope you all had an ok Christmas. I don’t like the excessive socialising and it’s been hard to have my first sober Christmas, but I made it.

Maybe the quote below can give me strength to face the exposure I have to go through next year 😞

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MelbcoffeesnobSenior Contributor29 Dec 2023, 6:19 pm AEDT

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Hey @toodles

Wow so very proud of you for not only staying sober but for having an incredible amount of self-awareness with the amount of social contact over the holidays and knowing your limits.

Excited for the new year with it being on the horizon? How do you think will you manage sobriety with NYE?

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