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SnowieSenior Contributor
Today is R U OK? Day. This is the national day of action when Australians are encouraged to connect with people in their lives and have meaningful conversations with anyone who might be struggling with life's challenges.
Even though today is recognised as the main day, please remember that any day can be a R U OK? DAY.
So to all our members out there, R U OK?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hugs ❤️ @Meowmy
Enjoy @Snowie 🥰
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jrnSenior Contributor
Just thought I would add to the thread.
Not looking for anything, but hopefully I can give so hope to someone else.
I managed to do the school pickup in the midst of a massive panic attack. Home now, still feel like crap, but I didn't give myself a choice. My wife is als going through depression and anxiety so I used it to not give me an option.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@RebelliousAngelI have a bad headache today, feeling rather migrainey. I experienced an aura briefly during my workout session, but pushed myself despite it. I hope you start feeling better soon 💖
@rav3n thank you for the tag, I hope you are doing well 💖
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AlwaysMyselfSenior Contributor
Sorry to hear about your panic attack and still feeling abit crap @jrn . But wow amazing strength you had/have to still do school pick-up during the panic attack! 🥰 well done thats excellent mental control i reckon.
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jrnSenior Contributor
@AlwaysMyself Thanks for the encouragement. Part control and part not worried about the shame or stigma related to mental health issues anymore
I guess it's one of those thing I can add to the "you felt like crap but did it anyway box"
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Well done @jrn 😊
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AlwaysMyselfSenior Contributor
I relate to that mentality too @jrn ☺️. Ive had days where I've gone to work and (desk job) sat at my desk with tears running down my face cos I just *feel* sad inside but still working lol.
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RebelliousAngelSenior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer thanks 🩵. I'm sorry to hear that, think that's the way mines headed. Don't know how you pushed through it but well done. Hope you are feeling better soon aswell 🩵
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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor
Im not that ok today.
Im not good at being very honest about it lately. I push it down and get on with getting to the end of the day. I am struggling inside a lot but im smiling and still trying and idk, im just exhausted and overwhelmed but feel like no one would listen if I told them just how not ok i am.
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RebelliousAngelSenior Contributor
Thanks @Snowie 🩵
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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