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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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Ru-beeModerator
Is there anything that usually helps when you're getting stuck in this rumination space @creative_writer?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Ru-beeModerator
I can only imagine how difficult that would be @creative_writer, but it's good to have that knowledge that they won't last.
I'm heading off shortly, but I hope that you feel a bit more able to try some self-care or distraction methods soon and I'll catch up with you later
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
What's happening for you @creative_writer ?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Does getting up, being around people work @creative_writer ? I mean, does it help?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
That sounds incredibly hard to sit with.
I hope you find ways to work through it. I can only imagine how tough having those thoughts can be.
Does doing something with your hands help? Something sensory? @creative_writer
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