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~ The Toolshed ~

~ 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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@Cuddlebear Thanks i have really enjoyed my day. It has been long overdue. And yes i do hope more will be coming. So much i would love to be able to do, and my wife would love that too!🤣 She always has some chicken run that needs building, or some fencing to be fixed, or some roosters to be slaughtered.😁

Good Night!

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@REDLINEZ750 I am always telling my daughter to be unique and not to feel pressured to be or do what everyone else is doing.

 

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@ENKELI @PeppyPatti @Judi9877 @Glisten @AuntGlow @MJG017 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @tyme @Blackcloud @REDLINEZ750@Ru-bee @Emelia8 @avant-garde @RiverSeal @Cuddlebear @rav3n @Chasingsunsets @Bunniekins @MissGremlin @TAB @AlwaysMyself @DownMoreThanUp @Jynx @Asgard @Harmonium @GezzaP @SmilingGecko @Ainjoule @Bon_courage @Oaktree @NightFury @lonemushroom @The-red-centaur @creative_writer @Meowmy @Bow @Dimity @Till23 @0ddsidian @heartathome @fruitisgood

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I have been following a lady on social media who calls herself Ravenwolf. Sometimes when I read her posts, it feels like she is saying the exact things or feelings that I have gone through or are feeling. I find her work very inspiring. She has written a few books as well, which I want to start reading after I finish what I am currently reading. I have attached a link to her website in case you are interested. This is one of her posts.

I know you may have opened your eyes this morning and felt like the world is stacked against you.

You’ve had a tough time lately, I know.

I’m here to tell you that this isn’t your whole story, it’s just a chapter.

Maybe it’s gone on longer than you’ve wanted, been hard to endure and left you feeling down, but chin up, darling.

It’s always darkest before dawn and it won’t rain forever- you’ve just got to hold onto what you believe in, dig deeply and find your courage.

Maybe you’ve lost your way, forgotten your voice and can’t find your happiness like you used to be able to,

But this too, shall pass.

Whether it’s been life knocking you down, a relationship falling apart or just feeling down, I’m telling you that you got this.

Take my hand and let’s walk a while.

Let’s talk about who you are what amazing things you’re capable of..because you are.

Bravery isn’t about turning it around immediately, it’s about getting up every single day and doing the best you can.

It’s okay to not be okay.

It’s okay to need rest or ask for help.

It’s okay to fall and get knocked down..

Just choose to keep verging back up, keep fighting, keep holding your head high.

What you’ve been through doesn’t define you and you’re more than you give yourself credit for. Though you may feel alone and helpless right now, it’s up to you to claw your way out or sink deeper into the darkness.

Even then, I’m going to find you and remind you that you’re all the things you’ve stopped believing in about yourself..

You are more than enough.

You are strong.

You are capable of rising again.

Maybe it won’t be easy, maybe it’s going to hurt some.

But I promise you that you can do it.

Maybe not today, in a week or in a month, but start taking the steps.

Start knowing that you can find your wings- stop caging yourself and start breaking free.

Turn the page.

Start a new chapter.

Most of all, just start to believe.

You’ve always had the power inside yourself..

Now it’s time to use it.

You got this, darling..

Now and always.

Believe.

Ravenwolf Website

@ENKELI @PeppyPatti @Judi9877 @Glisten @AuntGlow @MJG017 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @tyme @Blackcloud @REDLINEZ750 @Ru-bee @Emelia8 @avant-garde @RiverSeal @Cuddlebear @rav3n @Chasingsunsets @Bunniekins @MissGremlin @TAB @Jynx @AlwaysMyself @DownMoreThanUp @Asgard @Harmonium @GezzaP @SmilingGecko @Ainjoule @Bon_courage @Oaktree @heartathome @fruitisgood @NightFury @lonemushroom @The-red-centaur @creative_writer @Meowmy @Bow @Dimity @Till23 @0ddsidian

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@MissGremlin OMG how on earth do you manage doing a puzzle that looks like yours. It would do my head in. Lol

I accidentally pressed the flag button when trying to press the like button again. Who is the best person to report that too?

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@MissGremlin @Cuddlebear back in May I had to change my antidepressant medication and went through the tapering process. But for the first time, my psychiatrist prescribed me something to help me relax and chillout while going through the process. It really helped with the change over. This was the best change in medication that I have had. But unfortunately the new medication that I was prescribed was awesome, but it was discontinued. My pharmacist has been giving me different generic brands, but none of them are working as well as the original. So I will be seeing the psychiatrist (unfortunately a different one) again, to see if he can find a different one that works for me. I will be asking for the relaxing medication again.

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@Mustang67 hey Mustang67 thank you for including me in your wonderful tools. hoping you are fast asleep as i write this. love bun bun xx

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@Mustang67 patience lots of patoence 😂. But i love a good challenge and sometimes the harder it is the more it gets me to focus and I often need that as a good distraction 😊.

The best thing i think would be to email sane at team@saneforums.org 😊. But

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Thanks @Mustang67 I just had a skim through of the poem and those are some beautiful and well written words. ❤️

i didn’t get enough sleep last night & yesterday I suffered from a bad headache after drinking matcha latte. Never gonna order matcha ever again after this. The headache lasted for the whole afternoon through to the night until I slept for a bit last night.

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@Blackcloud I am so sorry to hear that you suffered with what sounds like a nasty headache. Is a matcha latte strong? I hope today is going to be a better day for you 😊

Ravenwolf is an awesome writer and she knows how to describe exactly how she is feeling. A lot of what she writes seems to resonate with me. She has obviously been through some dark times, for her to write about it so well.

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