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Something’s not right

I keep falling

I keep falling

I have been suffering depression and anxiety my whole life. today is my birthday and everything has come to a head. I feel stuck in my own life. I used to be able to talk about stuff now I just hold everything in. I started hurting myself again by scratching my legs until they bleed. just want the pain to stop

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Hi @stimpy77

I see that you are new to our forums so a warm welcome to you. The forum threads are monitored by moderators like myself to ensure that the forum remains a safe and accepting place for people to share their stories of living with mental illness, and be supported in a postive way. Please have read of the forum guidelines here when you have a few minutes and ask the members if there is anything you are unsure about.

I am really sorry that you are feeling so low on your birthday. Birthdays can be such hard days to get through. I hope you will find feel supportive by the community members and this a safe space to discuss issues that are concerning you.

Wishing you a Happy Birthday.

Regards,

Kobe

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Thanks

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Hi @stimpy77,
Wishing you a happy birthday as well.
I can relate very much to what you wrote, and I'm sure there are other members on here who do to. I really struggle with communication, but I just wanted to send my support.

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OK so what changed since then to now

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Don't self harm or worse pleaze , 13 11 14
Is lifeline

The recipe for happiness is variety
Put on music every single day, a must!
Comedy laughter daily small funny clips
Skyping ftiend s, family
Cooking a special meal
Going out,
Nature, cafe. Anything really
Adrenaline sports, running, cycling. Gym. Swimming
Make your ow. Profile of these combinations
And see how u go




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Do your profile digitally, its a constant referal go yo guide that way
Then your done
Crab 5 art canvases
And hang your ideas and photos for inspiration

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Hi @stimpy77

Welcome to the forums, sorrt hear that things hrut so much that your sh. I can relate as its something i do as well. Glad you've found the forums, it is an easier space to let out some of those worries/feeligns that it is irl i think... for me anyway!

here with you

lj

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Yes I went through that but it got worse because of life circumstances. What I learnt is to simplify my life. Take a breath slow down. I think it's your body and soul trying to tell you that there is something not right. No shame in knowing your limitations. Best wishes for some calm time. X

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hello @stimpy77

am hearing you

it gets so hard

we have to push through the fog, the nasty thoughts, we have done it before so we do it again

fog - too many thoughts in our head, life circumstances keep hitting us hard, more thoughts more fog

nasty thoughts - patterned thinking, put them aside, dont bury, they will persist, they are fierce, tell them not listening too busy for that now, get up move around walk outside, ring someone, go for a walk listen to sounds, look at your surroundings, notice nature, listen

you have got through what you thought you couldnt

well done

i get it i am there right now myself and i am also still here

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Stimpy77
I eat to punish/hurt myself it's a comfort and stress reliever,so I can empathize with you in a different way as a anxiety/depression sufferer.You don't mention if you are under a mental health plan or if you are seeking help.If not consider going to a doctor who will help you.Just find the right help.I get down on these kind of days ,and can relate I shut people out because I don't want to talk.But on the other hand these thoughts and withdrawal and the isolation are feeding my disorders where I am self destructing.Why do you scratch your legs do you think?I have had a lot of emotional pain and you do want it to stop,I understand how you feel.What has triggered this when you say "everything has come to a head?".
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