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Checking in again

I’ve had a break from the forums because work has been very busy. I’ve been working weekends unpaid and weeknights to keep up with everything, which has meant self care has been not as top priority. I had a very distressing weekend with stress and worry, and today started in a very wound up mode. I’m not saying the I’ve had suicidal ideation but I do have concerns that there’s a part of me that may feel trapped and have no option. I am being good as I can at bedtime - set up my bedroom as a safe and nesting space, soothing music, ambient light and whatever it takes to nurture myself. I hope I make it through this.

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Absolutely @MermaidHair ! Missing you too! I love seeing you around. At least I get to read your posts 🙂 Hope you're okay with me tagging you in to some posts. If not, please let me know 🙂

@Hyperballad - job offer? Congrats! Hope you feel at peace about it. Go slow, my dear. I remember all the times I've started new jobs. It's not easy... When do you begin?

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@tyme i beginning about 5 weeks. I have worked there before so familiar with some of the people and place. The place I am leaving is a nightmare

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Oh, you don't begin for another 5 weeks @Hyperballad . And you are doing the training now?

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@tyme @Oh no training needed. I’m just finishing up in current job then a short MH break

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Noice @Hyperballad !

I look forward to hearing how it goes for you 🙂

I'm only a tag away!

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Thank you. Yes my current job was causing a lot of major stress and I was over performing to meet expectations. Long story but looking forward to being clear of it, enjoy a new role and stabilise a bit

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Wow congratulations @Hyperballad! This sounds like it's going to be so good for you especially with a little MH break in there!

I'm so happy for you and I hope that light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter now 🤗

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It’s been bumpier than expected tbh. I hate to complain lol but the pas week. Has been a rollercoaster of emotions with a little SI in the mix.

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Hey @Hyperballad, sorry to hear you have been having a tough week and it's great to see your resilience by staying connected here on the Forums. I encourage you to contact crisis support if you need a little extra support. It can be great to talk to someone in the moment when we experience SI.

RiverSeal ❤️

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