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@Nala2022 Hello Loveky how are you? There’s still issues but at least I can post a bit.

im still really unwell and it’s my birthday. I’m just in bed crying and sad. Nothing on and no one coming. Pretty miserable situation.

Hi @Cuddlebear

I'm sorry I only just saw this, I had a few days away from the forums.

I'm doing well, just cold! I'm trying to keep warm and am enjoying a hot cuppa now.

Happy belated birthday! 🎉

I'm really sorry to hear you spent the day feeling so unwell and alone. That must have been incredibly hard, especially on your birthday

I really hope today is a little gentler for you and I hope being able to connect on the forums brings you a little comfort. How are you doing today? 💛

@Nala2022 Hello lovely how are you? Is your cold better?

Im still the same. It’s really depressing seeing no change day after day. Today is hard lots of emotions and panic with anxiety. Wish things would change.

Hi @Cuddlebear,

I’m doing okay, thank you for asking.

I’m sorry to hear things are still feeling so hard for you.

It’s completely understandable to feel discouraged when it seems like nothing is changing, especially when you’re dealing with so much anxiety and panic

I’m glad you’ve reached out here. I hope you can be extra gentle with yourself today and take things one small step at a time💛

@Nala2022 Im trying hard to take just one step at a time. There’s nothing else I can do.

It’s a lonely place to be. Why won’t it just lift? It’s gone in for ages and I don’t get any relief. I always soubd so miserable here.

It’s understandable to feel lonely and discouraged when things have felt heavy for so long without much relief @Cuddlebear

You don’t sound miserable at all, you sound like someone who’s been carrying a lot for a long time and is doing their best to get through it one step at a time

How are things feeling for you today? 💛

@Nala2022 Hello lovely how are you?

im really awful today. I had terrible nightmares and I’ve woken with awful panic and anxiety. I feel so scared and alone. Yes I’ve sat with this for far too long. My nervous system is a wreck. It’s awful being like this day after day.

Hi @Cuddlebear, I'm doing okay, trying to keep warm.

I’m so sorry you’ve woken up feeling this way. Nightmares and waking into panic can be incredibly frightening and exhausting, especially when it’s been going on for so long.

You’re not alone right now. I just wanted to check in, are you safe at the moment?

If you can, try to be extra gentle with yourself today and take things one small step at a time 💛

@Nala2022 I’m glad you are well. It’s very cold in Melbourne too today. Was freezing last night.

I am safe. I’m just really struggling and the panic and anxiety are intense. I feel depressed and so down. I did all the things to calm but they’re not bringing relief. It’s hard those nightmares and waking up in panic everyday. I have been having terrible flashbacks too from trauma. But I am safe just really needing love and understanding.

I’m glad you’ve let us know that you’re safe @Cuddlebear. It sounds incredibly hard to be dealing with nightmares, and flashbacks, especially when you’ve already been trying so many things to soothe yourself

You deserve the love and understanding you’re needing right now

Please be extra gentle with yourself today and keep reaching out for support, you don’t have to carry this all on your own💛