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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Sometimes I feel like I’m on top of things and don’t feel like my trauma defines me and I don’t feel so ashamed and scared. Other times I want to hide from the world and feel like a **** (I’m not going to say the word here since I don’t want to trigger anyone) 😭, I feel so ashamed that I don’t want people to know
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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amber22Senior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer
How are you doing?
I'm here to chat if you needed today
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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amber22Senior Contributor
Oh I am sorry to hear that your brain is going a bit on overdrive! @creative_writer
Do you think that taking a break from your uni work and going and doing something for a little while might be helpful? Something that might calm your mind or help it get into a better place for study?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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amber22Senior Contributor
Some tea sounds great @creative_writer I hope that your throat and nose get better, and that you don't end up getting sick!
That's totally understandable, are there certain things that help you on the days that you feel like this? Anything at all?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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amber22Senior Contributor
I hope that you rest up and feel better soon! @creative_writer
It's okay to not be motivated right now to do the things that you usually can do. How was your lunch and your shower?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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amber22Senior Contributor
That's so understandable and I am so proud of you for having some lunch. Try have a shower when you can or when you feel up to it if that's something that helps you.
Do you have anything planned for tonight? @creative_writer
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