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aButterflySenior Contributor
Hi all....
aButterfly/Anna is back.....
In what capacity - I'm not sure yet....
I am lonely.... (& my psychiatrist is "very concerned about my social isolation" - I don't like her persistant suggestions to make "friends" in the 'real' world.....)
Sending strength to those who need it...
Namaste,
A
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
It really is so lovely to see you back @aButterfly
You have friends here - the 'real' world will still be there when you are ready...
Zoe
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aButterflySenior Contributor
That was quick!
Thank you @Zoe7 & @Former-Member....
I have been less paranoid with less contact with people, but more lonely....
I deactivated facebook last Tuesday also... (2nd time this year...)
I have reduced the mood stabiliser 2 x this year & the withdrawal side effects are fatigue (more than usual), dizziness/fainting (more than usual) & VIVID nightmares & dreams....
I haven't got back into a regular/frequent yoga routine yet.... (since oral surgeries late last year) 
My studio has moved & the new building is lovely... It has wooden floors & infrared heating, so hot yoga IS definitely HOT yoga! 
My favorite yoga instructor has moved to the coast & only teaches occasionally when she is visiting family in Tbar...
Anyhow....
Namaste,
A
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aButterflySenior Contributor
Thanks @Former-Member
Seems to have lost a post I wrote already... didn't recieve an email.... not good for paranoia
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Lovely to see you @aButterfly
I hae had all sorts of professionals tell me that the new generation communicates via online .. so not to worry too much about it.
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JacquesSenior Contributor
hi my dear friend @aButterfly,
So nice to see you back here, im glad you took a break and have been caring for yourself, you have been in my thoughts often and i am sending you well wishes.
hugs Anna, i hope you continue to seek help and support here, i wish i could contribute more here. but i do all i can.
Nameste
Jacques
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aButterflySenior Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
I have been posting art to people. it cheers me up and distracts me. Hope you like it. I am not good at any visual arts but I am enjoying ,, appreciating ..
Post when you feel like it. Try groups that appeal .. to some extent we need to listen to our intuition and instinct .. but it is really hard when paranoia consumes us .. . I know paranoia all too well .. but there is decency in the world. I'd like there to have been a while lot more .. .
Any way .. I am learning which things to take personally .. when to stand up for myself a bit .. and when to let go .. and just keep on getting on with life.
Cheers
I like this one for you too
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Namaste, @aButterfly. Glad to see you. I've come back after months away too. Sending good vibes.
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