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Living with Ourselves

Sophia1Senior Contributor

Living with Ourselves

hello @eudemonism @eth @outlander @Bunniekins @Mazarita @Silenus @NameUnknown @Grasshopper3 @patientpatient @soul @Former-Member @Determined @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Friendconnect @Teej @utopia @Queenie @Appleblossom @Zam @perseverer @Janna @Owlunar @Former-Member @Former-Member

First of all I wanted to let you know that I have conversed with all of you at some stage on both sides of the forum..

It was my intention to close two of my threads and change my name in the kindest way for all of you...

I commenced this process on the 12th March and today is the first day that I have access to actually post or respond to anyone....I was in the last couple of days able to register a new name and like some posts...

I am so sorry that my profile ended so abruptly that was definitely not my intention....

In fact if I had done it my way.. instead of thinking would be better to be guided through the process....I would have just written on one of my threads my reason for closing my account tagging you all in....then requested account to be closed and username put to bed so to speak

I have chosen to take this path in order to protect my family's sense of safety .. privacy...health..

Please let me reassure you that this has nothing to do with any members on here...

I have tagged each and everyone of you because you have given me support and invited me into a little of your worlds...priceless experiences...I have felt heard and valued on here....Thank you all so much..

Moving forward ...this is who I am now and hope to be able to converse on the forum living in the now not the past...therefore no mention of my previous username necessary...

If you do not know who I am...that is fine also...perhaps all of the above is not relevant for you..

take care

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

Re: Living with Ourselves

I understand only too well @Adge

I feel overwhelmed myself when I put so much emotion and effort in responding only to find that there have been 5 other replies in the meantime..

my response not flowing...standing out as weird

I sometimes am left feeling that I should not have replied..

I retreat back here..

I have just messed up again...

This does not work that well for me either.

Then follows criticism or people offended when all I have tried to do is support their ideas and add mine..

I was unaware that you had dyslexia

You communicate well when you talk to individuals..

I think that you and I are better at one to one discussions possibly rather than group information discussions..

Short chat is different I see that you do very well there Adge..

Perhaps I have this all wrong also..

I hope that you have a better day today and that I do also.

I have an audiologist appointment....

fingers crossed..

the medical world just does not get me

as does most of the rest of the world..

take care

💛

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cloudcoreSenior Contributor

Re: Living with Ourselves

Hi @Adge,

I'm so sorry to hear of the challenges you faced in regards to employment, your exhaustion and feelings of overwhelm are completely understandable. I hope you feel supported here knowing you are not alone in your experiences.

This thread may be worth taking a look at STIGMA IN MENTAL HEALTH-STILL ALIVE??? , I believe it is the one that @Sophia1 was referring to? Please let me know if it isn't @Sophia1

Thank you for bringing this to my attention @Anastasia

Here with you all

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

Re: Living with Ourselves

at the moment I don't remember @cloudcore

I do appreciate you replying and your support..

I am not doing very well at all..

too much happening externally for me..

so am going to log off and get ready for medical appointment

thank you

thank you also for supporting Adge..

Sophia

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Unknown userMember

Re: Living with Ourselves

Wish I could reply properly @Sophia1

My mind is all over the place lately. Too many things to think about.
How was your day? 🌸🌺

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

Re: Living with Ourselves

@Former-Member wrote:

Wish I could reply properly @Sophia1

My mind is all over the place lately. Too many things to think about.
How was your day? 🌸🌺

@Former-Member

You took the time to reply to me even though you are struggling and sent me flowers

That is very special in my 👀

I have joined you

My day was draining

Am laying on settee..

attempting to type on mobile

💜🙏🧚‍♀️🌸🌼🌻

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Unknown userMember

Re: Living with Ourselves

A cuppa for you. @Sophia1

🤗

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

Re: Living with Ourselves

@Former-Member

🐌

This is how much energy I have

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Unknown userMember

Re: Living with Ourselves

Sorry to hear that. Me too. Some days are very draining. Do you want to talk about it or just have a pretend cuppa. @Sophia1

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

Re: Living with Ourselves

Oh thank you @Former-Member

Ah the road sign with a triangle

I hope it has a ice wine in 🐥

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Unknown userMember

Re: Living with Ourselves

Sorry, no. I guess coffee in the evening isn't so good. @Sophia1

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