Mixed feelings-might be getting another diagnosis (ED)

Oh that's heavy @creative_writer yes please take it slow and gentle once you get home!! Does your PRN help you when trying to sleep? Sounds like a rest and reset could do wonders for your poor frazzled brain.

Hugs 💜

Hello lovely! Thought I would pop in here too. @creative_writer 💛

I am so glad you love volunteering - how has it been this week?

I do understand where you're coming from and I have felt this way before. Sometimes you do really need to put you first, and that's okay.

At times, our emotional selves can really do wonders in supporting others, and other times, we need to listen to our gut.

It's great to know your pdoc has said you can reach out and that your current side effects are bearable - that's so positive!

Experiencing intrusive thoughts when we are out and about can be overwhelming... but it can also provide some distraction, enough so we can redirect our focus. is there anything you could explore putting your full attention onto right now? (Just an exercise, if it feels too much, you can absolutely stop!). 💛

@creative_writer I know how hard it can be to make that choice, but I think it's the right one - it means you're putting both yourself and others first, by protecting your energy, and refraining from going into a shift when you know you can't hold that space. I've done it too to protect this community, and I hate doing it sometimes because I value this community and its members so much. The guilt tells you how much you care 💜

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I’m out but getting intrusive thoughts, I think I just need to let them pass instead of trying to change them. I need to let myself feel all the challenging emotions.

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This sounds like a good path hun. Hope your sleep is restful tonight!

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@AuntGlow I ended up only doing one shift last week, I had to take a day off and cancelled last minute because SI was really bad on Friday.

Not entirely sure how to place attention back during events at times. It was hard to get away since he was a mental health based event. I did take some tools away from it at least 💖

@Jynx it is hard when you really care about others, but I know I can't pour anything with an empty cup. I really want to work towards providing that therapeutic space for others. I've just had to go at my own pace, and I think I needed time away from employment.

Sleep has been better, will hopefully be getting some omega 3 in the mail, apparently it can improve the effects of antidepressants. I don't think I get enough omega 3 in my diet, I reckon you'll need to eat oily fish everyday to get that therapeutic dose. I hope you have a restful week 💖

I am proud of you for listening to your body @creative_writer

What tools did you take away from the event? 💛

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@AuntGlow the event gave some tips of managing distress from a spiritual perspective. I've been finding slowing my breathing during prayer to be more effective than doing either alone. It probably makes it easier to focus. Can't really take spirituality out of mental health.

Spirituality is different for everyone, having purpose and meaning helps.

I have a shift on Friday and will see how I go. I've been managing but have been super exhausted. Exhaustion is probably expected after a really rough bout. I am also hoping to process some heavy stuff during my next session appointment

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I am so glad that this event helped you in this way and I love the connection between and prayer here, that makes so much sense. Please let me know how you go on Friday and in your next appointment, always here to listen. @creative_writer 💖