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I'm making a nest because I'm not feeling very ok and I would like to have a place to retreat to while I ride it out. Everything is chaotic all around and inside me almost all of the time, and I need some time out from it. If I make a nest here I can carry it in my pocket and know it's there for me.
In this nest it's very cosy. There's lots of soft pillows and blankets. Some are made with bright colours, mostly greens, pinks and yellows, and some are made in much deeper shades of purples. The nest is egg shaped so it can be climbed into it but still be a hiding out place. There's lots of fairy lights strung around the nest. They're different shapes and some are warm yellow, some are cool white and some are multi-coloured. They can be adjusted to vary the amount and type of light inside. There's also music which can sometimes be heard throughout the whole nest and sometimes it's playing from the headphones that are always kept on the pile of cushions. There's a lava lamp as well, and squishy glitter balls to squeeze and roll in hands. There are an endless supply of soft creatures to hold or sit with. There's always flowers in the corner and this morning they are gerberas standing tall and proud, on a little wooden table. Next to the vase is a teapot, colourful and quirky, with a collection of teacups and mugs.
Right now I am sitting in a pile of cushions very still with my knees to my chest, my head on my knees and my arms wrapped around my legs. There's no music at the moment so it is very quiet. Only a couple of strings of lights are turned on and they're twinkling yellow balls, so it's very dark but there's still some light inside. I have a soft blanket around me. It's peaceful in here.
I have to sit here until I can work out what to do next. I'm surrounded by people but I don't remember feeling so alone. I feel scared of making any move right now because I don't know what the right move is, and I don't trust any direction. I'm hoping that if I can hold out like this for just a little bit longer I will know what to do.
Right now I don't want to talk but I don't want to feel so alone either, so I'm asking for someone to please come and sit quietly next to me until I can move from my ball or I am made to move from it. I don't know when that will be, but I know I can't stay like this forever.
PS it’s also ok if you are not feeling like being in a nest to being on a recovery thread. Sometimes I have reactions to what thread I’m on as to how I’m feeling @CheerBear . Just to confuse you all the more. Mwahaha 😘
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Yay at seeing you here @Teej😊
I can't believe it's only been a week. But it also feels like it's gone really quickly in a way too. I'm going OK thanks. Way better than before I went in. It's been a busy week with the kids, with trying to get some things in place so I stay at least OK, and with some new people (one nice smelling one in particular 😉) I met while I was away. Next week it will settle into a more normal way of routine/structured way of doing things I think.
How are you feeling about heading to your respite? (Totally OK if you don't want to talk about it).
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TeejSenior Contributor
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You know we have to find a name for the nice smelling one @CheerBear😜.
I think it will be good to have that routine and break through the day from the 24/7 again. Loved having them on holidays and no routine and loved having them at school with routine.
I am scared but now now looking forward to the break place. The person who organised it was gorgeous and told me very briefly about the other participants which calmed my farm a bit. It will be interesting to see how it goes. So have to pull on my big girl pants and work out this talked to other unknown humans in the flesh thing instead of hiding behind a computer screen.
Im ok to talk about anything but was very aware of how self centred I’ve been lately.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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I don't know what to call the one that smells really good @Teej😆 I think we're in that weird "what even is this" place. But it's good 😊
I can totally understand the scared but looking forward to it feels. It's strange to do the talking to other humans in person thing in situations like I imagine you'll be in. I'm almost always find it really great, but I'm so out of my comfort zone in lots of ways. Comfort zone isn't the place where much moving forward happens though, so maybe its good to stretch it sometimes. So scary though!
I read your road to recovery post. I wish I had some answers or something helpful to say. I was stumped and stuck thinking about how overwhelming and probably scary it would feel. I can send you lots of caring hugs and cheering on though. You're really brave, even if it doesn't feel like it.
I think you've been doing lots of big, hard stuff lately.
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TeejSenior Contributor
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I think that’s really lovely @CheerBear. Think we’ve got it (otsrg) 😂. I’m going to have to get that put in my iPad dictionary so I don’t have to remember it 😜.
Yesterday when I was doing my assessment/ interview for the break place I realised that I’ve actually come along way. I’ve been kicked out of (taken to hospital for being naughty) of break places in the past. I’ve always gone it with an out if that makes sense. I realised I have no intention of taking anything in anymore. It’s pure respite to get through without using unhelpful coping methods. I kind of felt a little proud that I have come a little way since those days. Maybe it’s that, that has me questioning if I need this intensive therapy. I think I’m also being very impatient as to whether it’s even an option or not. The irony is that I may not be BPD enough now which is kind of good but kind of in no mans land too.
And so have you with the the Big and brave and ticking lots of boxes. It’s been a privilege to be with you walking through it. It’s helping me lots. I hope the weekend is lovely. Not sure if you’ve plans with otsrg or not. If so I hope it goes well. I bet you keep trying to pinch yourself for a reality check 😊.
I know its your goodnight time so have a good one. Will catch up at some stage.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Haha with the OTSRG @Teej! We have plans early next week when the littler ones are back at school 🐣
That's huge progress Teej 😊 To know you're not planning on an out if you wanted it, and to still be brave enough to be going in without it, is big. I can see how it would have you questioning that intensive therapy. Sometimes hints of me being OK or things getting better have me thinking that maybe I don't really need whatever it is - meds, therapy stuff, FV stuff (that one happens lots) etc. I think it especially when something I am facing is really scary. Maybe some time out next week will help you feel more certain or clear about it all. Grrr to no-mans land if that happens. Crossing fingers it all works out in a way that is helpful for you.
Thank you for your lovely words and your support 😊 You really are fab 💗
Hope you sleep/rest/have an OK evening. Will be thinking of you next week (if we don't catch up before then) and looking forward to hearing how it goes.
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TeejSenior Contributor
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Thanks @CheerBear. The mum in me says you be very careful but the child in me says just enjoy it for what it is without any pressure. I dated my ex for months having Monday lunches out. It avoided lots of issues. Good luck for whatever comes. 💜🤗
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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@CheerBear, checking in to see how you are going my friend , hope you are ok
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Missing you @CheerBear i get a feeling things arent great for you right now ❤🌈
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Hi @CheerBear I know things are pretty rough for you atm and are limited in what you can say but is there anything you'd like to talk about? We are here and listening ❤
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