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Hi Friends,

I hope everyone is having a day. Not good, not bad. Just a day.

I've been thinking about the fact that it is R U OK? Day.

I think it is a great concept to encourage mental health awareness.

BUT...the day itself is so tokenistic. For example, my workmate sent a message asking if I am ok. But it was not sincere. She never checks in on me any other day.

Currently my colleagues are having an R U OK Day lunch. For the sake of my mental health, I am not attending. Forced socialisation is not for me.

Anyway, I just wanted to say I appreciate you all. You care about each other, every day. And that is so heart-warming.

@Glisten no, I need to drag myself out to my GP. I've had gastro so I am now wondering if that is what the problem is - no absorption of meds. I don't have the usual dizziness though. Who knows?

I have been asked about chronic fatigue before but I have no idea how it's diagnosed.

I did water my plants today so that's one thing at least.
I am going to take the advice of the lovely @tyme and do some biblical reading. Psalms 46:10 - "Be still and know I am God" is my go to verse. I have it framed in my bedroom. It helps when I feel guilty about being lazy and doing nothing.

Thank you my darling tomaatii, I have been thinking of you and hoping you're keeping well 😍💜

@Meowmy thanks gorgeous, you too 😍

@ENKELI hey Enkeli, I have been very anxious since midday which is part of my condition. I have been reading the Bible for a few hours. It helps to calm me ha ha. Hope you get yours better soon

@Meowmy that is so good to hear! I am about to turn my laptop off and read the Bible too. May your day be full of love and blessings like you deserve 😍

Psalms 46:10 - "Be still and know I am God" is my go to verse.--- I love that verse too my @ENKELI

well done for watering your plants 😍

@Shaz51 thanks honey. I hope your day is going well 💓

@ENKELI hey Enkeli, I have schizoaffective disorder. I had a lot of trauma growing up with my father. Mother wasn't perfect either. I was probably genetically prone and sensitive. I fought hard for a normal life. Christianity is important to me. Sorry about the bad patches in your life. May be we can pray for each other.❤️❤️

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@Alonely wrote:

Hi Friends,

I hope everyone is having a day. Not good, not bad. Just a day.

I've been thinking about the fact that it is R U OK? Day.

I think it is a great concept to encourage mental health awareness.

BUT...the day itself is so tokenistic. For example, my workmate sent a message asking if I am ok. But it was not sincere. She never checks in on me any other day.

Currently my colleagues are having an R U OK Day lunch. For the sake of my mental health, I am not attending. Forced socialisation is not for me.

Anyway, I just wanted to say I appreciate you all. You care about each other, every day. And that is so heart-warming.

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Right there with you @Alonely I think 'tokenistic' is the perfect word to describe this day. I don't think you're alone in feeling like the question is often asked in a very insincere, 'ticking a box' kind of way. I almost want to start a counter-movement called 'R U AWARE?' day where we raise awareness about the stigmas we still face! Just a thought anyway 🙃

Aww you're so sweet, and we appreciate you too!! 😁💜

@Meowmy I like that thought.

I usually say a prayer for my Sane family and I am more than happy to say a personal one for you 🫂 🤗