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I'm having a pretty rough day (mental health struggles and self inflicted) and just needing distractions and I thought maybe chatting to people might help to pass the minutes and hours. If anyone wants to chat feel free to.
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tymeModerator
Hey @Former-Member , just wanted to let you know that due to the heavy nature of some of these posts, this thread has been moved to the 'Managing thoughts of suicide & self-harm' space.
I can see you are doing your best to find distractions. Be gentle with yourself. Take it moment by moment.
I recognise you have been through the whirlwind lately. I hear it is so hard. Yet your resilience and strength really shines through.
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun it's the only thing keeping me in this moment right now. I'm trying to persist but my mind is really drifting off track.
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Unknown userMember
@tyme ok. Thanks for letting my know.
I'm trying to take things as they come any living minute by minute.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
Here's some of what I have been working on...
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tymeModerator
Thanks for sharing @Arbie_wun @Former-Member !
It's great to see how some of these distractions can be so helpful.
Lately, I've found audiobooks very helpful. Then again, I guess it's about what book you are listening to.
Have you done diamond art before @Arbie_wun @Former-Member ?
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun that looks awesome. Can't wait to see it when it's finished if you want to share.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member when I am finished it sure I will share it.... that is what it's for ... looking at so people can see it!
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Unknown userMember
@tyme i haven't done a diamond art for a while but I do have one that I've been meaning to do. Maybe tomorrow I can make a start on it.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@tyme actually I think I know what it is and if I am correct it takes a lot of work to get it right... with all those dots!
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun i can't wait. Something for me to look forward to. 🙂
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