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outlanderSenior Contributor
hi @Mazarita @Owlunar @Former-Member @Adge @Spookytookims @CheerBear @Former-Member @Shaz51
i was lil-caterpillar
im back..... i think.....
im just treading very very lightly at the moment
but id like to let you know that i have read what you wrote on my other threads and i appreciate your kind words and for thinking of me even after i left here 
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NikNikSenior Contributor
Hi @outlander
I'm sorry to hear you're going through the wringer today, but I'm really glad you're reaching out for support.
My suggestions are:
1) Work through some of the strategies either you have used, or others have found helpful (one you can find here, and one on breathing exercises that @utopia started here. These are usually really effective to help you be present, rather than thinking too much about the past for the time being.
2) If the peer support within the community isn't helping, call a service to get some one-to-one support. For example, SANE Help Centre (1800 18 7263 or use the chat function), or Lifeline 1311 14 (or check out their website for online chat)
3) It sounds like you have a heap of study to do, which could also be an effective distraction.
I hope you find something that helps you through this moment. Breathe, take it a mintue at a time, and I promise this will pass.
Are you able to try one of these?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
its all the time though @NikNik its so friggin hard and im trying to work at getting better but it seeems i take half a step forward and 10 thousand steps back. i know i have to keep working through these emotions and the journey is never straight and narrow but come on i need a break!
ive been tying to study, i went shopping, i tried drawing and lsitening to music but my head is pounding and feels like its going to explode with pain and overwhelming thoughts @utopia how do you just keep going
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