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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Why can’t I pretend the pain isn’t real, maybe if I tell myself I’m okay and I don’t struggle with mental health I’ll be okay. Maybe if I tell myself that the traumatic memories aren’t real, then I can finally feel whole and less gross. Maybe I’ll just wake up from this dream soon and I’ll find peace within my mind when I do wake up. Maybe I’m okay, maybe there isn’t anything wrong with me
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer hugs for you darlin, sorry that it's feeling like this!
You know I've actually been finding meditation really helpful lately, especially with stuff like restlessness and agitation. Been listening to this guy called Dr Joe Dispenza - there's a bundle of his guided meditations on Youtube if you're curious.
What are you up to this afternoon?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@JynxI don't know why I've been on edge, I am sort of wondering whether there is a connection between having and infection increasing emotional distress. Whenever I get sick, it's like my mental health gets worse.
I'll probably have dinner soon. Do you have plans for today?
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JynxModerator
I don't have a source for this @creative_writer so take with a grain of salt but it does make sense with everything else I've ever read about the mind-body connection.
They told me that the FIRST symptom of being unwell is actually anxiety.
So I'd say that having an infection would definitely be increasing your emotional distress!
But that also means that doing stuff to support our bodies will also help our minds 😋 You know this ofc haha but sometimes it's a helpful reminder 😊
Ooh something tasty I hope! What are you up to this evening?
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rav3nSenior Contributor
hey @creative_writer just wanted to pop in to say hi! and also read about the cyst and uti - so sorry to hear that!! my friend recently dealt with an uti and i could see how much of an impact it had on her mood and energy levels - so please do be kind to yourself - it's okay if you're not feeling super 'useful', rest is just as important too.
i've heard of cysts forming near the eye due to stress, dehydration and poor sleep - it happened to my mum and sister but the cyst was small and left over time - not sure if that's different to yours? hope you start to feel better soon 💜
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer useless! Naaaaah far from it. You are recovery-focused and in energy-conservation-mode after a long duration of rigorous study. The time you take to rest now WILL benefit both you and the people you eventually end up working with! Just because you're not immediately out there on the front line supporting people, doesn't mean what you're doing is unimportant!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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