Christian Chat

Hi @Former-Member
Welcome to the forums. This is my 2nd attempt to reply, having realised I was making it all about me (reposted one 'introduce yourself here' thread if ya want a read)
Of cause I find "some days just too hard" and those 'dark' thoughts come. Here we call it suicidal ideation (SI) and I'm wondering if you're dealing with that part of depression today? If so, please don't act on it. Some days I just go to bed for the day. It's ok to rest & self care. Though it FEELS Luke the last thing we want to do, just talking with someone held too. Takes away its power. In prayer, a trusted friend, lifeline or blue are, or what you've done here. Well done!
I'll pray for you, and check in later for a reply. I'd like to know you better and what's happening in your life?? There's a few others here to help too @Former-Member. @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51. who will hopefully be online for you today.
I've got a friend visiting this afternoon, from nsw (? o/n) and really have to get my act together, take a shower and tidy up.
Please take care and "Press On!" with thoughts of the Good Things (in the world and your life), maybe go for a walk. I love the birds and trees, plants, sunlight and breeze. And my furbaby cuddles 🤗
But gotta run...
You take care...
"one day at a time"
"one hour at a time"
Stay Strong, God Bless 🙏
PS
"Life is difficult
But not impossible"
"With God before us,
who can be against us!"
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Hi @Eve7 - Love that song 🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶📯

Hi @Faith-and-Hope 👋 praying for you, that your time in WA is going well mostly, bringing some healing / grounding to turbulant times, to strengthen your heart. . It Must be hard living in opposite sides of the continent. And trust you've finally got a long grandbaby cuddle by now? 👣🙏💙

@Former-Member hugzz for you, yes, my visit with friends went well (though I sadly talked too much about myself again :face_with_rolling_eyes:)
I'm really sorry you seem 'unfit' to look after the kids at the moment (atm) 😢 that is soooo very hard, one hour a week is sad, but at least you're seeing them untill you are more well. Its difficult, you are so brave facing this, dealing with this now. It does get better.
Those "night terrors" would be like torture, I really hope you're seeing a good psychOLOGIST to help you work through that. You said you know about engaging the x5 senses (as with Mindfulness techniques) which I found helpful with my flashbacks after a major loss trauma. Do you find it helps?
I'm sorry you're not sleeping well at night. I've always had to have a night light myself, have you tried this? And some antidepressants are particularly helpful to help with sleep. Talk with your psych' & GP (who are hopefully working together).
I wish I could take away your pain.
I'm so glad you can have your dog at the next session with your 'psych' (is that a psychiatrist or psychOlogist?). What breed of dog do you have? My little furbaby (sitzuX) is a registered 'Companion Dog' and she's my shadow.
Glad U went for a walk
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but what's with the frogs? Have you had a lot of rain? I love green frogs 🐸
I'm really glad you feel 'heard' and supported.
There's a thread here called 'Night Shift' where a lot of people go to chat when they can't sleep. The 'Good Morning' thread is fairly active all day, but usually you can just jump in where you feel to.
A lot of 'unbelievers' (majority) might not feel at ease chatting on a seemingly religious thread, here, so it's not very busy for meeting others, but everyone's welcome anywhere. Wherever in the forums you are - just @(tag) whoever in, and we'll find you.
Were not perfect here, I withdraw doecdays when I'm not coping, and switch, forget things. But stick with us and you'll find some really good friends here. Practise makes perfect. There's a 'dog lovers' thread I'll try tag you too, for lighter company. Darcy goes there a lot.
Do you watch TV when you can't sleep? What do you like watching?
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