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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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Sara29New Contributor
It is tricky isn’t it. I feel like I have one foot in the present and one in the past constantly.
Sometimes feel amazing and trauma free and then something small can trigger the horrific flashbacks and crush my self esteem into oblivion.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@creative_writer That really sux😢 It is so hard to feel anything positive when we are not well - and migraines are horrible 😢
I went to bed earlier last night and got up, fed the babies this morning then went back to sleep. I definitely needed it after being up really late the night before. It is a beautiful day here today so I might spend some time outside. Considering taking a trip to Bunnings but might leave that until early tomorrow morning as weekends are usually really busy.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Yeah maybe @creative_writer We are usually less able to deal with things when we are unwell.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Oh Hon 😢 It's sounds awful @creative_writer I hope tonight is more restful for you and you start feeling better soon. It is horrible when we are sick and trying to do things to keep our minds from wandering but we don't have the energy. Hugs and hugs.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Glad you are feeling a bit better but not so good there is still pain @creative_writer Hoping by today that has decreased even more.
I am okay. Been able to get get outside and do a few things but the rain started yesterday afternoon so inside for me now. That is a good thing though so I don't over do it outside.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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