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JynxModerator19 Oct 2023, 6:15 pm AEDT

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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:

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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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MeowmySenior Contributor13 July 2025, 9:06 pm AEST

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@AuntGlow hey Auntglow, thank you for message and understanding. I think my perfectionist personality is really harmful for my life. It makes me non functional. I expect so much of myself that I cannot achieve. I expect so much of others and the world that I blame them and attack them. I end up always short of my satisfaction. Without relationship or friends. Burn all the bridges. And even end in psych ward.

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JynxModerator13 July 2025, 9:50 pm AEST

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Hey @Meowmy thought I'd just jump in to offer some reflection thoughts - perfectionism is such a tricky one because it also plays into our motivation and desire to succeed. But when it gets to distressing levels, I've found it helps to figure out how this 'perfectionist' part of myself is trying to protect me.

Always comes back to safety! And when we've been socialised to believe that our social worth depends on what we can do rather than who we are, it's easy to end up with this unconscious process of 'If I don't do x, I will fail, then I'll be worthless and alone' - which triggers our survival instinct to preserve our social standing.

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MeowmySenior Contributor13 July 2025, 10:08 pm AEST

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@Jynx hey Jynx, thanks for the meaningful reply.i find that if I develop my self worth that is deserving being loved, I sm less interested to succeed. May be the motive to succeed is to be accepted and loved. If our real self who is imperfect can be accepted and loved, then there might be less incentive to succeed. Then again, to want to succeed is an evolutionary and positive attitude because it drives us to improve ourselves, to gain better skills to be better persons, to contribute more,to give more. I guess if we do it loving ourselves and others, it will be healthy

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Unknown userMember14 July 2025, 2:42 pm AEST

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@Jynx @Meowmy @Glisten @MissGremlin @Cuddlebear @avant-garde @Bunniekins @MJG017 @MissinTooth @Appleblossom @rav3n @Ru-bee @AuntGlow @RiverSeal @Oaktree @Shaz51 @Till23 @Bow @Dimity @lonemushroom @PeppyPatti @creative_writer @Blackcloud @ENKELI @tyme

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PeppyPattiSenior Contributor16 July 2025, 5:54 pm AEST

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I'm very dizzy today. Got my hair braided.

Life is tough. I like reading @MissGremlin s posters. Makes me feel good.

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AuntGlowModerator16 July 2025, 5:57 pm AEST

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Here if you need to talk @PeppyPatti 💛💛

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MeowmySenior Contributor16 July 2025, 6:06 pm AEST

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@AuntGlow hey Auntglow, nice to see you. Hope you had nice few days. Enjoy a good evening.

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AuntGlowModerator16 July 2025, 6:40 pm AEST

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You too @Meowmy.

How are things today? ☺️

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MeowmySenior Contributor16 July 2025, 6:50 pm AEST

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@AuntGlow hey Auntglow, I am very good today. The insight into personality is very helpful.. what's new ?

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AuntGlowModerator16 July 2025, 7:11 pm AEST

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I am glad insight has been helpful! What revelations have you had? @Meowmy

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