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i am so hopeless and useless in everything. i cant communicate, i cant explain or describe why its all too hard. i make it harder for everyone even people who can connect with and help other people, i cant and just make it harder for everyone. im so tired
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QueenieSenior Contributor
@Former-Member, that's an awful lot of stress to deal with for anyone, letting alone someone living with MI. I think the cumulative effect of all those 'hiccups' and things going wrong have led to a tipping point. I'd feel frozen too. 
Be gentle with yourself.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@Former-Member
Hearing you re little and big dramas.
Sometimes there is simply too much going on.
We feel the way we feel. It can be helpful to name it and helpful to cocoon it as it is (neither right or wrong). The body also has some wisdom and can only manage so much ... partial shut down can be what is needed.
Thinking of you Bella.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thanks @Former-Member
I had a good break in the country doing music and saw my boy today.
Funny how the WORK can be too much but also what keeps us focussed on the essentials.. and therefore is a saving grace.
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