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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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eudemonismSenior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 7:07 pm AEDT

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Yea @Zoe7 I'm feeling a little bit erratic, a little moody, a little bit on edge and a little bit explosive... I'm not sure what causes it... depot running low, I'm wound up from the events of the day, I'm trying to process and deal with this situation I'm in... it's always focused toward other people, because of how they've treated me...

Sounds good @Zoe7 sounds very relaxing... what did you have for tea?

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Zoe7Senior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 7:14 pm AEDT

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That friend helping you out today should restore a little faith in people around you @eudemonism - it was a nice gesture. There have been times that little things like that have helped me - especially when I am not feeling good.

I had steak and steamed veggies tonight. I don't eat a lot of red meat because it often aggravates my IBS so steak was more of a treat tonight. ...better for me than chocolate covered donuts but maybe not as yummy lol What are you having?

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eudemonismSenior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 7:20 pm AEDT

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I had porridge @Zoe7 I'm running a bit low on quick and healthy food (the good stuff) yea my friend has helped me out many many times. I care about him. But honesty have no idea about what he's dealing with each day. I try to help, support and encourage him. But it can seem all in vein.
Yea i think meds have definitely messed with my digestive system and metabolism... ever since i started taking them 12 years ago. It's not been the same.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 7:27 pm AEDT

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Porridge is quick and filling too @eudemonism I often have it for dinner when I have had a bigger or later lunch.

I think we all have things we are dealing with and we all deal with them differently Eude. You seem like a very caring friend and I am sure your friend appreciates you being there for him.

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eudemonismSenior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 7:44 pm AEDT

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@Zoe7 I'm trying to get that well balanced life happening. Happiness, health, wealth... unfortunately it all costs money...
Yea i might call him now actually..

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Zoe7Senior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 7:50 pm AEDT

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It is really tough to have a MI and have to deal with the expense to get help too @eudemonism ...as if having a MI isn't enough hey! Finding that balance is important - I am still trying to find that too but I do know I am a lot closer than I was even 6 months ago. Going back to work will be a big test and I know I have to keep concentrate on time for myself as well as the time I spend on work. I have never really done that - my whole week revolved around work and left little for me to even relax - I was always on the go or planning/marking/doiong schoolwork.

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eudemonismSenior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 8:01 pm AEDT

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How many years have you spent teaching? What subjects and grades do you teach?
I've cut a couple of potatoes up and I'm doing some chips... @Zoe7
My brother and his partner, dropped their car off out front on my place, they were with their friend, their going to an opening of a photography exehibition, at the beer garden down the road.
Plus I'm one step closer toward getting the service on my car done (everything is ready to go)
Where you at with your evening?

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Zoe7Senior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 8:12 pm AEDT

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I had taught for 15 years before I got sick. I taught Primary school - grades 3-5 mainly and Art. I loved classroom teaching but Art I could happily teach every day.

@eudemonism I think I have pretty much settled in for the night now - will have my meds shortly and wait to get sleepy. How are you going?

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eudemonismSenior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 8:28 pm AEDT

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Yea I've settled down for the evening @Zoe7 a little bit figity and restless but i should be right. A little tv and I'll be switching off.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor12 Oct 2018, 8:40 pm AEDT

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Just had a call from my sister - she is bringing her dog around at about midday so I will have him for most of the day and then all night. He is a good boy once he settles and that usually doesn't take him long. I quite like looking after him - just means I will have to move a couple of things on the couch as that is where he usually sleeps. Toby will snuggle in next to me - there is room for all of us @eudemonism

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