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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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Good morning @outlander

How did you manage at your Pop's birthday party?

I hope that you enjoyed yourself and had some relief from that headache..

Did he enjoy himself with all of the attention?

I was on the exercise bike longer yesterday and as I have cut out pain killers...felt it last night..

so have taken some paracetamol and will have a day of complete physical rest...boringggggggggggggggggggggg

hope that you find some peace today after all of that noise yesterday. xx

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Good morning @Sophia1
💙💚💛💟💜❤💌💕

I managed ok despite constant triggers and the noise but pop had a great time so that was good.

Ooh yes a day of rest might be best. Maybe a good excuse to do some more reading. How did you sleep? Are you feeling okish despite the pain?

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Hello @outlander

Thank you for response..

Sorry to hear that you had triggers....I hope that you have settled and been gentle with yourself...

I finished Ella Black book...enjoyed...

Have not started another yet..

Have been very lazy watching series of Sense and Sensibility....love all of those type of films...

Still have some pain left over from yesterday....very annoying...so no exercise at all today...

how is your headache?

sleep....might have had about 4-5hours...not bad...got up at 5am ...went back to bed and could not sleep so back up and stayed up at 5.45am which is the time I used to get up if not earlier when I worked in the city...

even the cats were surprised!

How was your night?...restful?..

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Hi @Sophia1
Its been a not so good day and a hard night so im abit short on words for myself. Im sure ill be ok though. The past just coming to haunt me abit ad my hand not making things very easy.

Im really glad you enjoyed your book. It sounded good so i might take a look into it myself
I havent heard of that tv show.. what is it about?

Im glad youve been resting today. I thik your doing well considering everything. Has your pain eased this evening?

4-5 hrs too bad but hopefully youll get abit more sleep tonight. Perhaps the pain was keeping you up a little...?

❤❤

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Hello @outlander

sorry to hear that the night and day as well not good for you...

will you be able to remove yourself from those triggers in future? Or at least discuss with your psychologist about some strategies..write everything down..store away in a safe place...and remember where!

The number of things that I have put in safe places over the years and forgotten where..turning most of the house upside down..

having pain when stressed exacerbates the pain further...it is improving slowly which is a good sign..

my pain levels are more noticeable as increased exercise and off pain killers...just 2 paracetamol tonight...might have woken me up..don't know..

have you got a reasonably quiet day tomorrow?🙂💜

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Just wanted to say, thinking of you @Sophia1 💜
You’ve always been kind to me.
Sorry to read of your struggles.

I won’t say any more, as I’m feeling like I’ve lost all hope.
Take care. 🌷🌸

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Hello @Shaz51

How are you feeling after the weekend?

Has Mr Shaz settled a bit more with his anxiety?

Hoping that you are finding some time to relax a little at least..

Hello @Adge

How was your evening with your neighbour?

Are you finding out more about each other? Common interests?

Have you had another holiday since the last time when you were very unwell?

Hope that things are settling a bit more for you these days..

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Hi @Sophia1

Ill always have triggers i suppose. I dont have a psych atm but am looking for one. Its just a matter of finding the right one. Atm my neck head and ear pain are dragging me down quite alot abd making me feel quite unwell tonight. I tried booking in to see a dr tomorrow but the stupid site keeps freezing.

Lol i have those sorts of safe places too! Im aure one day youll find those things you put away.

Im really glad your pains improving. Thats a really good sign. And tour exercising and reducing pain meds. Very well done indeed 💜

I think my days quiet. So far anyway. I have to take sisters to school in the morning but i think itll be more of a rest day tomorrow .

What about you?

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member 💟💟

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Hello @Former-Member

has been a while..you have been supportive with me also thank you.

lovely of you to stop by and leave me a message..

No pressure to talk..I don't like reading that you have lost all hope though...

Have you found a safe little corner on the forums..or perhaps a couple of threads where you just follow and not feel the need to post..

That is what helps me...still feeling a small sense of connection and no pressure to say anything..

you are always welcome to respond or just hit like...over here..this is my safe haven now...as well as responding to a couple of others..

most people do have a fair bit of support that they work on which is good..

sometimes I feel lonely..that is my sensitive side though...

It is not a bad thing either...it is another emotion..

💚💜♥️🌷🌹🌸💐🌾

thinking of you

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