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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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Zoe7Senior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 9:08 am AEDT

Re: Sharing the wisdom within

Morning @eudemonism

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eudemonismSenior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 10:15 am AEDT

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Morning @Zoe7
How are you today?

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Zoe7Senior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 10:18 am AEDT

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Hi @eudemonism I am ok this morning - just about to get organised to head out so will catch up with you later today Hope you are doing ok

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eudemonismSenior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 1:35 pm AEDT

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Yea not to bad @Zoe7 I've reunited with an old support group, it's been such a huge relief and break from my day to day issues and relationships. It's given me a new sense of hope and positive change.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 2:50 pm AEDT

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That sounds very positive @eudemonism and a great way to occupy some of your time. I have found the DBT group to be much like that too and what initially for me was full of anxiety is now somewhere I don't mind going. Tomorrow is going to be a bit harder as 2 of the members I am closest to have finished the group so it will be a little sad as well. I will see tomorrow how I go I suppose.

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eudemonismSenior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 5:06 pm AEDT

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Yea @Zoe7 this dbt group sounds like it's been really positive for you... from what i read it sounds really interesting; what have you gotten out of the dbt group?

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Zoe7Senior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 5:10 pm AEDT

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Mostly a reduction in anxiety being around other people @eudemonism and being mindful in using the skills each week. They don't always help but I am more conscious of what skills I have used each day by completing the diary card each evening.

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eudemonismSenior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 5:22 pm AEDT

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@Zoe7 wrote:
Mostly a reduction in anxiety being around other people @eudemonism and being mindful in using the skills each week. They don't always help but I am more conscious of what skills I have used each day by completing the diary card each evening.

Yea I'm hearing you @Zoe7 with everything I've been through with professionals, I've just learned to accept the way things are, and that it probably won't change. I've learned to live within my means and abilities; and rather then living by the expectations of others; while still acknowledging i deserve what i need... and i deserve a good life...

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Zoe7Senior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 5:34 pm AEDT

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I have had much more positive interactions with mst health professionals @eudemonism I have an excellent GP and pdoc - and my previous psychologist went above and beyond to help me - I have been very lucky really. I know you have had some horrible experiences and both our paths have been very different but I wish you (and others here) had had the same supportive team as I have had

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eudemonismSenior Contributor23 Oct 2018, 5:40 pm AEDT

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@Zoe7I've noticed they were great WHEN I was meeting their expectations.. and yes the reward for meeting their expectations was also great to receive... but once i relapsed, and got put on heavy drugs, the fun and games soon stopped; that's WHEN the reality of my situation sunk in... no doubt about it; they've all done a great job of supporting me; but we must not forget; it is their job, it is what they are paid to do & they are ultimately-in it for themselves.. plus; WHEN push comes to shove... who is right and who is wrong? Who is doing all the hard work? And who is not?

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