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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

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Hello @Former-Member

understand how worried you are as the person is important to you

I read @Jynx response as well. Very good advice

Can you put water in your glass first halfway and then a little wine?

Is your friend awake?

How are you feeling now?

Sophia

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Unknown userMember

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@Sophia1 @Jynx I am looking after him. He seems good. He says he is. He's alot better than yesterday.

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JynxModerator

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@Former-Member Glad to hear he's going ok. I'm sure it's invaluable having you there.

Guilt is a tricky one... to me, it is a teacher and a guide that tells us when we have behaved against our own values. In that sense, perhaps it is worth acknowledging this guilt you feel, but also telling yourself that you cannot change it now, you can only learn from it.

Deep breaths. Here with you

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Hello @Former-Member

I believe that even though feel guilty around drinking you are brave in telling us.

I think what @Jynx @has written makes sense.

I am wondering if you are perhaps reaching out for help about drinking which you don't really want to do.

@Jynx any helplines to talk about this after hours offering support and I know not judging

We are not judging you either Mumi

@Former-Member

We want you to trust yourself x

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JynxModerator

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@Sophia1 @Former-Member Yeah I have some helplines, here you go

  • The SANE HC is open until 10pm (1800 18 7263) - chat is also an option
  • You can contact Directline for drug and alcohol support (open 24/7)
  • Lifeline is always an option (24/7), they also have a page with info and resources specifically for alcohol and substance use
  • SuicideLine (1300 651 251) and Suicide Callback Service (1300 659 467) are open 24/7 as well

Hope this helps

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Unknown userMember

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Thanks @Jynx l know you mean well, but lifeline etc aren't at all helpful for me. I will have an early night, now that my friend is resting. Sleep helps. Haven't had much sleep lately. I'll keep an eye on him during the night.
I haven't drank that much, that I can't look after him.
Thanks for your support. 🤗

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Unknown userMember

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Big hugs to you @Sophia1

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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@Sophia1 In a fair bit of pain at the moment but sending you some love and understanding. We have know each other for a long time now and I value all that we have shared over that time just as I value you

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Thank you @Zoe7

you are in pain? What has happened?

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