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Talking through trauma and PTSD

Tillogram

Till23Senior Contributor

Tillogram

I am wondering if anyone has any strategies that have helped them to banish the “Not Good Enough” thoughts.

It is apparently a common problem for those with childhood trauma (likely other things as well).

I think I try pretty hard to surmount this feeling. I have completed university degrees, I have worked pretty much continuously from age 14yo. I try to participate in sport and different other activities. I volunteer.

Maybe “doing things” is not the correct strategy (although it does act as a distraction).

I still think I am not good enough.

@tyme @Jynx @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Dimity

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NightFurySenior Contributor

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@Till23 I think I read somewhere about you going away. I hope you have an amazing time.

I know I'll certainly miss our chats and your practical wisdom and support.

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Till23Senior Contributor

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Thanks @NightFury Currently I'm running around trying to make sure I am ready and no forgetting anything important!

I am sure I will have a good time, even though it's kind of happening at a strange time.

I hope I manage to feel a little better before I leave. I've got a few more days befoe I leave.

Thank you for your kind words. I will definitely miss our chats. I look forward to seeing how you've been when I get back

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NightFurySenior Contributor

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@Till23 sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery to make you feel more centred.

I'll leave you be to do all of your running around, which is all part of the fun! I look forward to chatting when you get back.

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Till23Senior Contributor

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Oh I haven't left yet @NightFury I am not running around too much in the evenings, so will be here off and on. So feel free to chat if you like

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NightFurySenior Contributor

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@Till23 so, other than getting yourself ready to go on an adventure, how was your day?

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Till23Senior Contributor

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Not bad @NightFury I had breakfast with some friends I haven't seen for a while, which was really nice to catch up with them.

It was actually a sunny day here finally, but the meant a cold morning.

Which you would laugh about if I told you the temp, because you might think that's a good temp for late autumn 😂

Then I was running around getting things for my trip.

I was pretty tired when I got home, just did a couple of things when I got home.

How is your fire situation going? Did the epoxy work ok on the door handle?

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NightFurySenior Contributor

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Good to hear @Till23

It is nice to catch up with friends, especially friends that you haven't connected with in a while.

The idea of it being cold or hot is relative to location. Lol. It's currently 9 degrees here tonight.

It seems to have worked so far, but I've not really had a proper fire in it since. I've just gotten home and lit it, so we'll see how it goes.

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tymeModerator

Re: Not Good Enough

Hey @Till23 ,

I'm following on. Sorry I haven't been around to respond. You are so so brave. Thank you for being so open and honest. We really care about you and hope this time away will be okay for you.

Feel free to pop in when you can - no pressure though.

You have such a large heart - full of empathy, kindness and understanding. It seems like it is really your superpower!

Cheering you on, my dear.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hello @tyme , @Till23 , @NightFury , @AuntGlow , @Semly 😍

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NightFurySenior Contributor

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Hi @Shaz51

Hope your day's treated you gently?

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