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Coming to terms with reality

eudemonismSenior Contributor02 Aug 2017, 7:01 pm AEST

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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AppleblossomSenior Contributor30 Sept 2018, 1:36 pm AEST

Re: Sharing the wisdom within

@eudemonism

I am glad you had company. Hope it is good. Maturity and immaturity are so easy to flip between. We all have vulnerability and strength. When we have been down for a while it can be hard to take charge and move with our strengths, but it can happen.

@Sophia1 Sorry to hear about your son, but I have the feeling he is stuck in that communicating style for a while. Distancing and reaching out ebb & flow through all relationships. I also would take on abuse as if it was my destiny. I am surprised when people are cheerful, kind and pleasant or have fun with me. I am glad to say, it happens more and more these days. Kind of keeps me optimistic.

So I try and share that. @TAB @Former-Member @Shaz51 Hope you ALL travel well.

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TABSenior Contributor30 Sept 2018, 1:36 pm AEST

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Ok my bad @Sophia1 had seen reference to family member. And yes things are hard re having to hold it together on surface at least. Back is doing surprisingly well just need more maintenance. Other bits are complaining instead lol. Um just doing Back Verandah Life here. Legal addictions in semi moderation re work tomorrow and music 🎧 Thankyou re wishes. The sun just came out. Was raining

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Unknown userMember30 Sept 2018, 1:38 pm AEST

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@eudemonismxo 🙂

Thank you very much, for your Love, & Care towards me!

I am so relieved that you are safe, & back on track. I am trying to recover from a nasty Virus, & Seasonal Allergic reaction, to just about everything, atm. 😞

Yes, I am on a big block of land, renting a small 3 bedroom, Government House. I need the big back, & front yards, for my 4 dogs. My cats live in the house with Ruby, & myself. Ruby has the run of the front yard which is much smaller than the back yard, yet, Ruby only spends part time out in the yard, & lives with me in the house. Ruby is house trained & very obedient, & she guards me extremely well.

I have done a fair bit of lite gardnening, until my Operation, I don't do hardly any now, as I'm warn out most days, from pain, emotional stress, & house work, when I can do it.

I'm not sure why I am telling you all of this? As I haven't scrolled back, to see if I answered your questions correctly?

Love & Hugs!

Bella XO 🙂

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TABSenior Contributor30 Sept 2018, 1:44 pm AEST

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You’re sounding very fluent cogent and considered today @Appleblossom 😀 good posts very fluidly written. Easy to read. Well not to mention content. Am not trying to ‘review’ them. Just complimenting 😸😎🎩

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor30 Sept 2018, 1:50 pm AEST

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Nah thats alright @TAB Thanks

I know I was much more long winded when I first posted on the forum. Had a lot of pain that I had to get out.

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TABSenior Contributor30 Sept 2018, 1:52 pm AEST

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Well maybe it’s getting out @Appleblossom and you weren’t Robinson Crusoe in that respect I did my ‘getting out’ in different ways..... 😬😸

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor30 Sept 2018, 1:57 pm AEST

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All good @TAB

Seems its part getting it out in right way .. in right circle ... and

Sticking at the same scene.

I had so much change I never felt settled anywhere, but I do feel better.

I have friends on here and some in real life. It takes a long time, but worth perservering.

Glad you and @plasmo still talk and gradually more people on the forum connect here and there.

Gotta go

Take Care ALL

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor30 Sept 2018, 3:47 pm AEST

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👋💕 Hi everybody .....

Thanks for the call-out @eudemonism

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eudemonismSenior Contributor30 Sept 2018, 5:42 pm AEST

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@Sophia1 just think about the single life when things get overwhelming. Struggling to be social. Struggling to put good food on the table. Always feeling isolated.

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eudemonismSenior Contributor30 Sept 2018, 5:44 pm AEST

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Yea @TAB times are tough here. Always struggling to take proper care of myself. Never really succeeding or getting ahead.

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