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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Hi all
I’ll be spending some time away from the forums since I’m not doing so good, no safety concerns, but I think I’m just simply too much for everyone here on the forums. My emotions are too much. May brain is too much. I don’t want to drown people in my pain, everyone is better off with me off the forums. I hope our paths cross again. Will say goodbye and wish you all the best. Sorry for being a pain
creative_writer
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GlistenSenior Contributor
@creative_writer never mind everyone else.
What do you need?
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AinjouleSenior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer
No need to leave the forums for other people's benefit, you are definitely not a pain! Has anything brought these feelings on? Each person brings their own unique experience and perspective to the tapestry that are these forums, so we are better off standing with you.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AinjouleSenior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer
I've been there. I remember a period where I was basically in bed for a few weeks. I had to start by setting myself the tiniest of goals, and then when I could manage that, adding another little goal. But even if you can't manage that at the moment keep posting and talking about how you feel. You're not burdening other people, I'm glad when I see people being able to talk about what bothers them, at least I know they are getting it out somewhere.
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BowSenior Contributor
Aww @creative_writer I’m heaps sad that you feel this way and that your mental health has declined so much that your brain is telling you this. You bring so much to the forums and I really hope that you stick around.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AinjouleSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Yeah, that Covid is getting around hey. I'm glad you are here on the forums today. Hope your get your placement. The many worlds theory is indeed interesting.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer I’m really sorry you feel that you’re too much but for me that is something not true.
If it helps I am currently in the pits of despair too…excuse the Anne of Green Gables quote but that’s the truth and we need each other.
Please do what is best for you but please know you are always welcome here.
Lots of love Eve7 🩵🩵🩵
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MermaidHairSenior Contributor
Hello @creative_writer,
I am so sorry to read this.
If you need a break from the forums for your own benefit and mental health welfare then by all means, you will be welcomed back with open arms when you are ready to return 💜
Please be assured that you are a highly valued contributor here! and you are never too much or too difficult and nobody would be better off without you here. It's quite the opposite as many of us appreciate your presence and the connections you've established with so many others on here. You are not a pain.
I'm sorry you're feeling this way and I hope you'll stick around or come back as soon as you're feeling up to it again 🙏
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