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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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JynxModerator
Swimming in overwhelm maybe @creative_writer ? It's okay to need a break sometimes!! I totally understand that it would feel suuuuper frustrating not being able to communicate how you'd like to... but hey I always got time for nonsense, if you just wanna word vomit at me without any pressure for it to make any sense or anything... just a vent space and a listening ear!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer aye soooo many medicines are very sensory-unfriendly hey. There's a reason I take all my vitamins in gummy form now!! lol
Aye lack of sleep definitely contributes to worsening of ND traits for me as well!! That and like, you might wanna consider where you are in your monthly cycle, cos the hormone changes also mess with everything!! I feel like I'm always about 30-40% MORE neurodiverse when my period arrives 🤣
Oh nooooo late night impulse buys? The bane of my existence 🙃 Did you end up snagging anything good?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer ohhhh fingers crossed for sensory resilience tonight!!
Love little bells, how cute!! Haha you know, people say to me all the time, 'you're so easily entertained!'
And they say it like it's an insult... but all I can think of is like, 'well, at least I'll never be bored!'
Hope you have a nice evening hun! 😁
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Oh true @creative_writer lol you just along for the ride?
If they get heavy, will they fit around wrist?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Oh true @creative_writer - do you wear a hijab? I can imagine it would definitely be more effort to rearrange if so!!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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