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hmmm....

QueenieSenior Contributor

hmmm....

I noticed something disturbing today... some hallucinations whilst out braving the box day sales. Also coupled with some thought stealing and thought projection. Now I am home again it isn't happening but I took some extra medication just in case.

I hope this doesn't mean I am becoming unwell, I am hoping it was simply a stressful situation of all the crowds. I have never been able to do crowds too well. I am not depressed although I feel emotionally worn out (probably because of the festive season in general, despite having a great day yesterday).

Thoughts anyone?

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In response to: hmmm....

AppleblossomSenior Contributor

Re: hmmm....

Hi @Queenie

I tend to agree with all the supportive posts .. dont let your anxiety feed your fear of relapse .. there are enough situational triggers to explain what happened.

TBH I had a "bomb thought" in the sanctuary singing carols .. when a fellow walked down the aisle .. because of reading the Melbourne news about the threats .. etc .. it contributed to a sense of walking on eggshells and my dummy spit ...

dont make yourself wrong .. when many of your fear responses are due to environment.

We all do have to manage fear and our responses to threat .. it is a normal and natural part of being a human animal.

take care bella

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