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just struggling

just struggling

I'm finding things really difficult. Theres just too much happening at once, and very little of it i have any control over. the mental health worker who visits has said its all too much to cope with and nobody could cope with it all but that i just need to put it to the side and focus on day to day stuff... but I cant. I'm physically not well at the moment either, with a silly cold and cough. plus i mangled my shoulder and neck and that just wont settle either. I'm so finding it so hard. I've been honest with my emails to my psychologist, but im so scared about sliding any further down this hole because of family court in a few weeks. plus the independent childrens lawyer will want a review of me as well because my exes claims for why he should have the children is all to do with my mental health. i'm exhausted, and my lil guy is having behavioural problems at kindy (he's always been very busy and anxious/angry) and they're briging up all of that too that its all my fault, and im so scared that it is, even though drs have said that its more likely a response to the trauma from being in a violent house etc..... wish there was a pause button on life... and that i could program myself some sleep and just sleep!

LJ

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Hey @Former-Member

I just want to offer you a virtual hug.

You are so strong. Strength to me is being vulnerable, sticking out rough time and not glossing over how much it stinks.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I'm sending you a hug.

CB

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Thank you @Jacques

Thank you @Mazarita yes, i should do some breathing too, i seem to have forgotten all of the stuff that i need to do to get through this. it is helpful that people are listening. im tired of being alone in my life.

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thank you @CherryBomb

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Just saying hello .. thinking of you ... take it easy ..

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Hi lj I'm sorry things are so difficult at the moment. I am thinking of you and sending a big hug.

Today is a new day the sun is up and the birds are singing, I hope things improve.

Take care

Karen

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Thank you @hiddenite it's been really hard.

I'm feeling so overwhelmed tonight there is a lot going through my head that won't stop and I'm so angry with myself for not being stronger. I let this whole situation happen again because I just freeze up when I'm scared. Feeling pathetic.
Lj

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Hi @Former-Member

I haven't been on in a few days - so am only just getting up to speed with what's going on. It seems like A LOT has been happening; no wonder you feel overwhelmed.

I'm not entirely sure what's happened, but from what I can gather, you are being really unfair on yourself to feel any sense of fault in what's going on. I know we use that phrase "be kind to yourself" frequently, but I really mean it.

It's not your fault.

You have taken action and shown courage in moving - and everything you have said here seems like you are a brave woman.

That's not to say there isn't to be any overwhelm or a lot to deal with - but being kind to yourself will help to manage all of those details.

"Independant" doesn't mean you do things by yourself - it means you take responsibility for yourself and you have done that. No one does it alone.

On that note, we are here for you and you are not alone.

(sorry if I was a bit firm in that post... It's out of passion, because I just admire you so much)

Nik

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Thanks @NikNik

I'm just feeling like everything is just too much, things are so hard. I just wish i could find a way to make my life actually go right without anyone hurting us but seems like i attract this crap back again and again. i'm just exhausted... really need some sleep.

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Totally understand - I hope you can get some sleep.

You know we're here if you need some support and the other crisis services if you can't sleep and things escalate.

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or crisis chat

Suicide Call Back: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

and of course you're welcome to keep on posting here if it's helpful for you

Take care

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Hi there,
I am so sorry to hear about all the stuff going on in your life. Can I say that, as a teacher, I often see kids who are struggling because their home life isn't as happy as it could be, and I like making extra effort to look after them. I hope your son has at least one nice teacher at his school who can lift his day for him (and you). Take care. x
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