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Hi @PeppyPatti

Sending love and hugs your way.

How did your drawing work out this morning?

Today being 57 yrs 🗝️ I usually just cruse through finding my absolutely favourite clothes

I wear my 3 overalls everywhere.

@Former-Member very fair, and I get why that can make it feel scarier hey.

Hooray you made it to bed! Might not be a huge victory but hey... if we criticise ourselves over every little mistake, I say we also ought to pump ourselves up for every little win!

Do you have a big day ahead tomorrow, or will you be able to sorta, spend the day chilling and focusing on self-care?

@Jynx i might have made it to bed but I'm very quickly becoming overwhelmed and losing myself.

I don't have any plans tomorrow or for any day. It's hard to make plans when you don't know what's going to happen or where you will be from one day to the next.

@Former-Member I can hear that you're feeling really unsteady and concerned about whether you're gonna be ok. Don't forget your breath hun, one of our most powerful tools for emotional regulation - even 60s of measured breathing can be incredibly helpful.

Mm having nothing on can be a blessing or a curse depending, hey. Can be nice to not have to mask our mental state from everyone, but it can also be horrible being stuck alone with our thoughts all day. Perhaps you could make yourself some loose plans to do something nice? Treat yourself to an ice cream or a walk in the park or something... sometimes it's nice to have something to look forward to.

If things are getting extra hairy for you though, there's always folks around to chat to -

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

Samaritans: 135 247

Sending you a very big pile of hugs too

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@Jynx that's all I've been trying to do is just breathe and try to get through this somehow.

I can't even eat at the moment and going out anywhere isn't an option. Too many people around and too much temptation.

Thanks for the reminder of services that are available. Tonight i just don't want to bother anyone.

Thankyou. I hope you have a good night.

I didn't draw. I'm completely freaked out by drawing. I feel completely frozen and can't draw

@Oaktree how are you ? What's for dinner tonight ? Marinated pork tonight and salad 🥗 mmmm........

Life is good. ......

I just can't draw ....

So all is ok over here in Subi. On Saturday we r going to Albany down South in Western Australia.

@Blackcloud have you heard of maladaptive dreaming? not saying you do this but i've done it, especially when i'm anxious. i found it interesting to learn about so thought i'd share the term.

pets is definitely a beautiful way to connect!! those funny pet compilations can be really comforting to watch.

that's fair if walking/nature doesn't always make you feel connected. have you done volunteering roles before? or joined clubs/associations at uni? if not, how do you feel about giving them a go?

@PeppyPatti

Sorry you can’t draw at the moment. I am going to try and practice drawing at art group tomorrow. I did a tiny figure yesterday. I hope you had aircon today. It was Hot! I am imagining you in colourful overalls. I am thinking overalls sounds like sensible clothing. Living in Subi would be good if you enjoy cafe culture…

How did your walk in Kings Park go yesterday?

@Former-Member Solidarity for those frustrating times when we do everything right and it still doesn't feel like it's helping. Usually for me that just means the day is a write off, and I'm just gonna have to sit with the gross feelings till I've felt them enough to process em. But, you will never have to do today again!!

Be gentle with yourself hun, may the day conclude swiftly and bring a lighter one for you tomorrow 🤞💜