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Coming to terms with reality

Coming to terms with reality

Hi Readers, i am suffering from "mental health issues" and it is an ongoing, daily battle. I am pretty much constantly wrestling with the thoughts going on in my mind. And my psychical life seems too be suffering for it. (There is a huge difference between physical and mental ) something is definitely not right! So each day I'm waking up and going about my routine. And over the last few days, weeks and months. I have been noticing changes in my mentality toward myself, others and life. And some questions such as, what is my life about? And what should my objectives be? Have arisen... of course like we all are, I'm subject too making decisions... and there has been the same options in front of me time and time again for months on end. And it becomes rather draining and mundane. And i feel myself going around in circles like something simple just ain't connecting.

I enjoy writing, art, music. And peace of mind... walking, reading, meditation. Taking care of myself. Socialising. Etcetera. Getting ahead, getting in front. Planning, dreaming and so on. And do my best to look after myself. While accepting that it can only ever be so much.

But there just something not quite right. And I'm suffering for it on a daily basis. And I'm tired and fed up with going through the same stuff everyday. And in all honesty. Alot of my suffering comes from prospective and thought processes.

Does anyone wanna talk with me about some things that might help? In particular dealing with people no matter who they are. Can be very stressful and cause lots of procrastinating about pros and cons. In particularly people who i think about reaching out to for support. Because of dilemmas dramas and social dynamics. And picking up on things that "aint really happening" "gut feelings type of stuff " "intuition" that type of thing. And enjoying time with people is great! I just tend to be overly preoccupied with symptoms to be worried about socialising sometimes "Symptoms which involves others"

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Ok... I do agree @eudemonism.. money is quite necessary for everything.. maybe even to engage with people.

However.. it's certainly not sufficient.

And what we need to be able to lead a meaningful life is a purpose which gives us a sense of joy... because money.. relationships are all temporary and ever changing.

I would say most of all... engage in something.. creating something out of your life as an individual... that's what can help find an identity and meaning to life.

I think the passions and purpose should be the central aspect of our lives.. be it writing.. sharing some sort of ability/gifts to others...because that is what can also create platform to attract love.. compassion.. money and relationships... everything you'll need.

I see nurturing our talents and passions can be the ultimate fulfillment.

Life exists... that's enough to make it worth living. Dying is an eventual realty for anyone who's born... why not give life your best shot at life...

Let go of whatever happened in the past Eude...just keep the lessons... And start afresh!

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Yea I'm hearing you @Friendconnect I'm honestly over life... Death will bring me the rest and peace ftpm reality I'm really wanting....

Yea money is very important... It does everything... I understand it can't buy some stuff...

Anyway I'm off to bed.

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@eudemonism

Just read your recent posts..

I think that we have been overdoing the advice..

you are not needing to hear how others feel that your life could improve by their suggestions any more..

I am so sorry again...

I just want to let you know that you have a friend here...

it is also perfectly natural for you to be peeved about too much advice..

just listening now..

curious if you have written any more lyrics..

I will stop talking now..

goodnight Eude

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Good morning 😊 @eudemonism... @Former-Member

I agree with mohill on the advice piece... and appreciate your viewpoint Eude.

I need to take it easy more than anyone... thank you

Hope you both find moments of peace and happiness today ❤️

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@Friendconnect

those of us who are passionate about helping others especially people we genuinely feel for...where there is an invisible connection....can so easily become so engrossed in our well meaning intentions..

I am so grateful @eudemonism that you speak up and let us know to step back...that takes great strength and courage....

do you have anything excited today @Friendconnect @eudemonism

I have to get off of this computer for starters...

need to make a start on cleaning up linen cupboards..

ironing....yuk ....normally just hang and iron as I need...open inspection on house coming up so need to get under control...

take care

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hello @eudemonis @Friendconnect

what is the weather like whichever state you are in...slightly windy but nice temperature..closer to how one would expect Autumn weather to be..

although I do not like the wind ..I still do like autumn..I like all four seasons actually..

I love the colours of Autumn..

what are your two favourite colours @eudemonism @Friendconnect?

mine are red and green..

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@Former-Member
It's bit warmish here than I would ideally like... not unpleasant though

I too like all seasons except the humid days... this place seems to be same all the year... I find it hard to identify/remember seasons here

Colours... Yellow and light green

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I'm feeling very lethargic, drowsy and unmotivated and miserable. I put it down to having no coffee, cigarettes and being Injected with the mental health systems poison on Thursday. I'd love to inject the entire treating team with the same stuff for 5 years and sit back and watch their lives fall apart. I have thoughts of violence toward them after getting the injection. Because of the anguish and torment the injection causes me...

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No rest from the wicked (the mental health system)

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@eudemonism,
Coffee can have some bad withdrawal.. indicating how much it affects our body which we realise only when we try to quit.

I am struggling with giving up tea these days don't know why I am becoming increasingly sensitive to them.. maybe just a part of growing old...

and still had a coffee today.. but that's just occasional these days.
What is it about these addictions... I hate the way it gives me jitters a still run after it... Oh god!!
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