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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
@creative_writer I think cos they literally don't know how else to behave in a way that will get their needs met, especially if they've been led to believe that acting in a way that is empathetic is somehow weakness.
Yeah definitely do, I hear really good things!!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Ru-beeModerator
Hey @creative_writer I'm here if you need someone to talk to.
How are you feeling now, has the PRN helped a little?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Ru-beeModerator
Suffocating like you're feeling a bit smothered mentally by all your thoughts, or like you can't quite physically catch your breath @creative_writer? Or is it something else entirely?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Ru-beeModerator
Would any movement help to release some of that nervous energy @creative_writer even if it's just shaking your hands out, or perhaps taking a moment to try to focus your thoughts on your breath
Do you have any plans for the evening?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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