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Cuddlebears Space

Cuddlebears Space

Hello everyone I’ve made a space here.

I’ve been having a really rough time. I have experienced a lot of trauma and abuse since childhood. I’ve been on forums for a while now and thought to start a thread so that my journey and anyone that cares to see how I’m going and offer support or advice can find me here.

I have complex ptsd, anxiety and severe depression with anhedonia. I’m currently tapering antidepressant and it’s been brutal.

I am really struggling everyday and can’t find ways to feel better. I’ve tried so many things.

I am having daily panic attacks, my body shutdown and I am so lonely with very little support. There’s a real heavy darkness around me I feel so unloved and worthless. I can’t do basic things like shower, eat, clean and going out is very very hard. I have no purpose or meaning though I try to create it but nothing works.

More recently I’ve experienced passive SI and sometimes more active. The tapering I believe has caused these symptoms. I’m safe.

Im finding it hard to write this all up. I hope it gives you some insight. @MissGremlin @AlwaysMyself@Chasingsunsets

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@Captain24 Wow you have done so well today. You really have. I am glad you have psych today too. I hope it goes really well. I know you’ve got a good psych so I’m sure it will be a good appointment. I wasn’t sure if you had last week off or if it was this week. I have hospital today. I’m in bad shape and have done nothing but get dressed today. How I’m going to get through the day I don’t know. I’m safe but I’m really having a lot of physical and mental issues from being unwell. It feels awful.

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I’ve done the ironing and I have one thing to go and my day is done, except for my appointment obviously. @Cuddlebear

She is an amazing psych and I think it’s going to be a big session so I think I’ll have a nap after it. It usually wears me out but I’m completely honest and open so that makes me vulnerable and leaves me feeling tired.

At least you got dressed. That is actually a big thing as there is many many days that I don’t and do t shower either in those days.

What’s on at hospital? Only if you want to share. Sorry I ask lots of questions!

Being unwell just compounds things, mentally and physically. You’ve got today! I’m behind you all the way!

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Afternoon @Cuddlebear and @Captain24 dropping by to say hello 😊. One more shift for me then days off 🥳. Yes the Russian roulette appears very common, it can be really difficult can’t it but with so many of us facing this challenge at least we are not alone I guess. I hope it can get better.

Hey @Captain24, that’s okay re tag. Wow that’s exciting about the ones you are going to order if they are anything like the ones you have already done they will look awesome! I’ll keep mine a secret hehe not sure why but maybe it will inspire me to finish it one day and share it with you guys 😊.

@Cuddlebear what do you enjoy doing? 💚

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Yay for the days off @Chasingsunsets How many don’t get? Any plans?

They will look good. Just not sure how one of the dogs will turn out as she has hair over her face. I’m not sure about the sunset one either as it’s pretty dark with beautiful orange sky’s. I can’t wait to do that one as I have more landscapes that I want to try!

You should give it a go. I got out of it for about a year. I just wasn’t interested and I had to do something instead of just sitting on the lounge so I made myself do it and I actually started beginning to like it again.

This is the sunset so I’m not sure how it will work

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Yeah looking forward to it @Captain24, nothing planned will probably just take it easy, I’m excited to see them when you do them @Captain24 !!

yes I should continue them, I just have to be in the right mood hopefully it comes back soon and I can get motivated to do more of mine ☺️. Waiting on your pics of the sunset. I have to jump off soon but I will respond when I can look forward to seeing the pic when it pops up 🤗

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@Captain24 Hello my friend. How are you today? How did psychologist go yesterday? Yes I did get dressed yesterday that was good. I havnt showered in over 2 weeks. I can’t do it. Yesterday I had sleep specialist cause I have multiple sleep disorders. Have appointment to be fitted with CPAP machine next. Another hard day ahead for me. Do you have anything on today?

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@Chasingsunsets Hello how are you? It’s a beautiful photo you put up. Yes at least we are not alone. Cause I’ve been so sick without any breaks it feels like it will never improve. Does it improve for you even a little? At the moment I have anhodenia and am not finding any joy in anything. I do find love with my fur baby and I find connection here on forums which is a huge help. I wish I did have some hobbies I could do but I’m just not there yet. Do you get a work break soon?

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Hey @Cuddlebear

Im semi okish so far today. I’ve fed the dogs, sat in the sun and had a shower and got dressed. I 100% get the shower thing. My psych nearly fell off her chair when I told her I was showering! Oh and that I was walking the dogs and spending time in the sun! This break from work was all about looking after myself.

My psych appointment was so good. I have missed her that last few weeks that I couldn’t afford to see her. She gave some different things to try and I have started to set up the playlists she has suggested. I have to add it all into my safety plan.

Im sorry about the sleep disorders. I’m suppose to go to the chemist and hire the free one for a night. At least CPAP machine may help you get better ear and in turn help how you feel.

Im sorry it’s another hard day. Are you able to go out for a really short walk with you guide dog? Even just around the block?

Im just sitting here doing diamond art with @MissGremlin. I’ve decided that I am doing absolutely nothing today!

Anything I can help with today?

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I hope you see my photo, you will love it @Chasingsunsets. mum is actually going to order it for me for Christmas! Saves me buying it. 😜

Nothing sounds good. I’m doing nothing today! All I have to do on my list that I wanted to get done while I was off is weed the garden, whipper snippering and mow the lawns! I might do that tomorrow then nothing until I have to clean the house in monday before going back to work Tuesday!

I hope you find the motivation, I find it so rewarding when it’s done. Especially the custom ones as there is meaning behind them. One was Pixie climbing on the rocks at her favourite beach, Jett laying in the grass in the same position he always does, Keiko climbing herself to the top of a sand dune and me falling over trying to keep up with her and Pixies and Angels last pic together. There is a few more too. I have done quite a few customs and I love it.

Hope you are taking it easy today and being kind to yourself.

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@Captain24 It’s so good to hear from you. I’m so glad that you can do some diamonds art side by side with @MissGremlin . Weeding is not much fun bht it feels good to have it done. I’m really happy your psych appointment went well. That this week you have been able to do things that help lift you. It’s rainy and cold here so can’t do much. I’m in Melbourne rain is constant. I’m sitting next to my guide dog cuddling him and crying. It feels good to have him nearby. Honestly I don’t even know what helps. Human company is good. I wish I could shower. There’s just something very hard in trying to shower I can’t do it. What diamond art are you doing?

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