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My special place

SnowieSenior Contributor15 Feb 2018, 9:51 am AEDT

My special place

Well yesterday certainly threw everything off track. But thanks to some very thoughtful and kind people I was able to get threw it and continue.

I cannot say a lot about what happened as I am sure you all understand but need this support in place.

Things WILL be ok, just a lot to work out.

Psych visit yesterday sorted out some of the things and more things will be happening early next week.

I am sorry if I put anyone through any despair, but unfortunately what happened yesterday morning had to be done.

Thank you all for your continued support.

@outlander@Sans911@Former-Member@Bubbles3@Bunniekins@Shaz51@CheerBear@Phoenix_Rising@Faith-and-Hope@Former-Member@Zoe7@Queenie@Former-Member

Brain still not functioning anyone so sorry if I missed anyone

for @Phoenix_Rising as I know how much you don't like love hearts!!!

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SnowieSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 10:30 am AEST

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We are heading up your way in August @Shaz51 for a friends daughters 21st. Just up there for 4 nights but no kids!!

At least if S1 moved back he would be a lot closer for you to see.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 10:59 am AEST

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Hi @Snowie, I’m just reading between lines, it sounds like today has been tough. Here to chat 💖🫂

I’m trying to work up the motivation to work on my uni assignment

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SnowieSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 11:15 am AEST

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Thanks @creative_writer I see pdoc next Wed. Need to talk to him about my sleeping meds. I don't know if it is my meds or my thoughts but I can't keep going like this.

Motivation is hard hon. How are you today?

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creative_writerSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 12:41 pm AEST

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@Snowie talking to your pdoc sounds like a good idea. The right meds can make a huge difference.

I'm really exhausted, had lots of morning anxiety, but it has settled a bit. Intrusive memories is just part of the cptsd package

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SnowieSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 12:45 pm AEST

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Oh I understand that cptsd package @creative_writer

Maybe you can just take the afternoon to look after yourself if you are exhausted. Take some time just to concentrate on you. Other things can wait.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 12:57 pm AEST

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Sometimes cptsd often lies and tells you there is no point in reaching out for support. Then, not reaching out for support may prolong the heightened emotional state.

I think I do need a bit of rest, I'll be having some lunch soon.

Do you have plans for this afternoon?

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SnowieSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 1:00 pm AEST

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No real plans @creative_writer Will just watch the footy.

Perhaps after lunch you can give yourself time to rest. Maybe a nap or even do something nice for yourself.

I find it hard with cptsd. Sometimes I don't know where to start. I feel like there is so much baggage there.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 2:16 pm AEST

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@Snowie I hope you enjoy watching the footy and it provides you with a good distraction. Are you watching it as a family?

CPTSD can be heavy and it can be difficult to know where to start. Trauma is difficult to talk about. I personally find SI and SH easier to talk about than trauma. SI and SH are also hard to talk about, but they’re just relatively easier. It’s so weird

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SnowieSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 4:23 pm AEST

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@creative_writer watching it with hubby but he's asleep in his chair!!

I don't think it is weird hon. I find trauma a lot harder to speak about than sh or si, especially with my supports. I do however find sh and si easier to talk about to my pdoc than my psych.

It is weird how our brain thinks. Maybe that's why I feel like my brain is broken.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor25 Apr 2024, 5:08 pm AEST

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@Snowie maybe trauma is just so scary to sit with. It also feels more taboo for me to talk about.

I don’t think you’re broken hon. I know it’s hard not to feel that way. I once had a therapist say to me that it was true damage has been done, but I was not damaged. I think sometimes it helps to separate ourselves from our experiences, but it can be hard to do it when we are feeling really low

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