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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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JynxModerator23 Oct 2023, 9:27 pm AEDT

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@puzzlingdino oh I love these. The one about confidence reminded me of this post:

@_PixieSolstice_ @Glisten @Snowie @Bow

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GlistenSenior Contributor23 Oct 2023, 9:43 pm AEDT

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All of these and it is such a relief that things that we feel are so common that they have pictures for it.

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_PixieSolstice_Senior Contributor24 Oct 2023, 11:58 am AEDT

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Those ones about confidence were definitely needed 🙂

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_PixieSolstice_Senior Contributor24 Oct 2023, 11:59 am AEDT

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JynxModerator24 Oct 2023, 3:10 pm AEDT

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@_PixieSolstice_ omg that's brilliant!! 🤣

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor25 Oct 2023, 10:56 am AEDT

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This is awesome! I'll add a few 😊

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Captain24Senior Contributor25 Oct 2023, 11:05 am AEDT

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SnowieSenior Contributor25 Oct 2023, 4:11 pm AEDT

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JynxModerator25 Oct 2023, 4:46 pm AEDT

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@Snowie @Captain24 @TideisTurning @_PixieSolstice_ @Glisten @Bow @NatureLover @scruffypuffball @Shaz51

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MissMuffetSenior Contributor25 Oct 2023, 5:53 pm AEDT

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These memes are fun! In future when I see ones that fit I'll post them here!

I do have a quote though which I read 10 years ago on the wall of a waiting room at Headspace.

"Depression is like fighting a war where the enemy's strategy is to convince you the war isn't happening"

It's not light hearted but it's so real. I have found time and time again when I am slipping back into depression I keep going, I keep thinking "I'm ok, I don't need help" and just keep convincing myself that I'm fine. When in reality, I'm not.

It's so sneaky! And then, bam, suddenly you realise you should have got help long ago. Recognising you're not ok is really hard when you keep telling yourself you're ok. So for me this quote helps me to remember the insidiousness of depression and no matter what it tells me, I need to try and get help sooner rather than later.

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