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Sudden crash and feeling like a burden

SpookumsContributor

Sudden crash and feeling like a burden

BP II sufferer here. Today I absolutely crashed. Feeling the lowest I have in a long time. It's the reason I ended up seeking out and joining this forum.

I do have a question for the community. How do I balance my desire to talk to loved ones about my struggles with the need to not be a burden? I say that because this isn't a one off episode. I have been depressed in the post and it will likely happen again in the future.

I think people are getting sick of me.

I feel like I had more to say but it's just sort of... Gone

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In response to: Sudden crash and feeling like a burden

8ppleTreeSenior Contributor

Re: Sudden crash and feeling like a burden

Morning @Spookums

Thanks for sharing what worked for you 🙂 And same for you @tyme re the grounding. Getting back to the body and out of the head for a while can be really good.

What sort of writing do you do @Spookums ?

Hope everyone is staying warm and starting off their days with something to take care of themselves @StuF @Ru-bee @Asgard 😄👍

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SpookumsContributor

Re: Sudden crash and feeling like a burden

@8ppleTree , I usually write short horror stories but at the moment I'm trying something completely different and writing... A children's picture book 😀

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8ppleTreeSenior Contributor

Re: Sudden crash and feeling like a burden

Haha @Spookums that is quite the genre shift! Sounds really interesting! Do you illustrate, too?🙂

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SpookumsContributor

Re: Sudden crash and feeling like a burden

@8ppleTree Ha! I wish! Sadly my artistic talents begin and end with stick figures. Strangely, I actually know quite a few professional artists and illustrators, though, so maybe I can negotiate with someone to help me finish things.

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tymeModerator

Re: Sudden crash and feeling like a burden

oooo @Spookums

How exciting! Directing your energy towards a precious children's book!

Sounds amazing!

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8ppleTreeSenior Contributor

Re: Sudden crash and feeling like a burden

Morning @Spookums

Sounds interesting! 😄 You never know, there could be a place for a stickfigure! lol

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