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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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Yeah I hope so too @creative_writer 🙂🌺🫂
I hold hope that things do get easier for you regarding cptsd 💜🌺 and therapy helps.
I’m ok thanks..just trying not to get my feet tangled up in the oxygen tube repeatedly :face_with_rolling_eyes:😉
take good care and I hope you can feel a bit more settled as the evening moves to night, and you can get some decent rest tonight 🙂🌺
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Hey there @creative_writer 🌺💜
Sorry for the delay in reply.. how are you feeling today, after the psych appointment, given a bit of time has gone by, if you don’t mind I ask..? I hope you’re feeling alright 💜🌺 I think opening up is hard and it seems like a risk in many ways (betraying trust, or risking being seen in a different light, for eg), however in doing so there are also the opportunities to help explore how these things can be supported and worked through 🙂and a good therapist wouldn’t judge, no matter what 💜🌺
I hope you’re doing ok today 🌺🙂
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Hey there @creative_writer 🌺💜🙂
I hope you’re doing ok now? Sounds like an intense uni day indeed 💜
I saw your message where you have a migraine and feel a bit unwell - please do ensure you have had enough hydration and food today sweetness 💜🌺🙂
and take rest 🫂🌺
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Sounds like lots of thoughts and feelings at the end of the day @creative_writer .? 🌺💜
I hope things can settle for you.. do you have something that’s an activity you enjoy for a little bit of distraction, if you think that might help.? 💜
I’m doing ok thank you kindly sweetheart 🙂🌺
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Aw, I’m sorry @creative_writer sounds a bit intrusive at the moment dear 💜🌺
hugs and hugs for you 🫂🌺
Just gently remember to be kind to yourself in these moments, while you’re doing your best to manage 🙂💜🌺
I can understand having to minimise to lessen or remove any MH consequences, however please know that it’s ok here 🙂
go gently sweetness 💜
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