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SmirkyCasual Contributor
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Teesha22Contributor
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Hi @Smirky,
A warm welcome to the forums 
I'm glad you decided to reach out and make a connection here on the forums. There are people who use these forums who have felt or still currently feel the way you are feeling now. Sometimes its nice to know that your not alone.
There is another thread started by @utopia which you can find here, where there is discussion about this program. Feel welcome to read through the thread and add to the discussion if you feel comfortable.
@utopia also raises some good questions here. I'm interested to hear more from you about your experience if/when your ready.
Take care and look forward to 'seeing' you around the forums soon
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SmirkyCasual Contributor
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Teesha22Contributor
Hi Smirky, yeah I'm not doing the best & struggling to reach out instead pushing everyone away. Hope you day has been a little easier for you.
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HappynessSenior Contributor
Hi @Smirky
What about the buddhist 'five precepts'
Or
What about the christian 'ten commandments'
What about 'the five precepts' and 'the ten commandments'
It doesn't make you a weak person
It makes you stronger
💙
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SmirkyCasual Contributor
Hey @Teesha22
Meh! my day was as long and horrendous as the others. I'm feeling similar. I'm pushing people away - even though I so desperately want to be in a group of laughing friends... I don't want to be near anyone. I don't want to talk to my friends and be told the same thing ... again... "you're the only one that can change the way you feel" ... a - I know, b - I'll just hit my reset button shall I? *sigh* this too shall pass. I've forced myself to send texts... it's about all I can handle at the minute.
I really like your picture. It's beautiful - and strangely comforting and peaceful. I hope your days get easier and I hope that the little joys in life start appearing for us both.
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SmirkyCasual Contributor
thanks. I'll check them out. 🙂
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HappynessSenior Contributor
Hi @Smirky
Sorry if i was too religious for you
I hope i didn't cause any confusion
I was only trying to help
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