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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
@creative_writer , I'm sorry to hear this. I hear how hard it is. I wish you would be able to reach out for help and not feel guilty about it.
Are you safe for now?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@tyme, I’m waiting for PRN to kick in. Hopefully it does soon. I’ll try to stay safe while I wait
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
Something feels amiss
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Third PRN in a row, so exhausted. I feel absolutely nothing now, I am nothing
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JynxModerator
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Hey @creative_writer sorry that things are so tough this arvo. Is the prn not helping?
Here for you hun 💜
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@Jynx, PRN helped, it may be the reason why I’m not planning an attempt, so may be keeping me safe. But I still rather not be here
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JynxModerator
Re: Oscillation between two mind sets
I'm glad it is helping to keep you safe, but it is worrying that you're feeling so intensely @creative_writer. Is there anything I could do to help? Some distraction, or an email check in?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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I’m going back home now. Watched a movie and had dinner. Listening to something to relax me. I feel very burnt out, being emotionally heightened has taken so much from me
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JynxModerator
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@creative_writer yeah I bet, it is an exhausting state to be in, especially over a long period. You listening to music or like a relaxing podcast or something?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@Jynx, I took some time on the drive back to listen to some prayers when my dad was driving us back. My parents and sis went for a walk, I felt too weak and lightheaded so gave it a pass. I just hope things settle down, I don’t want to get into the routine of taking PRN. When I took PRN regularly last year everyday, I became used to it and developed withdrawal symptoms. I don’t want to have to increase my meds again, but I seemed to get the bipolar genes passed down to me, it’s frustrating. Knowing that these screwed up chemicals may also be affect my migraines is also annoying. One of my meds is for both migraines and bipolar
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