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I am- Overwhelmed & Traumatised I need your support!!
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I am- Overwhelmed & Traumatised I need your support!!
I have realised why I am like I am, I have had one traumatic life changing experience after another in my life. I looked in the mirror & went into shock as I didn't recognize myself. I have been running on near empty now for many years. The whole experience which led up to the Major life saving Spinal Surgery, which I had 15 month ago, has drained & frightened me so much that I am concerned about everything now. My family & any friends I ever had are distant, & have no sincere care or understanding for me, they do not care. I am all alone & not knowing what to do about anything, the nitmares, anxiety attackes, & feelings of not coping, can be crippling? Can you understand & relate to what I have shared, & would you like to help in some way, by sharing anything that I can use too, that will help?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Re: I am- Overwhelmed & Traumatised I need your support!!
I do remember you saying you were baking more. The last i knew you made brownies. I love baking sometimes too. You should try red velvet cake with the frosting that comes with it. Its a favourite in our house ad also a strawberries and cream one both pkts you can get from coles and im sure woolies too. Sounds like a productive day ahead. Hmm not much planned for.me. only my hand specilaist about midday but i dont mind.havent been feeling well mentally or physically nor have i been sleeping. And... im suppose to be resting but ive barely had a day off so today was easy going and hopefully tomorrow is easy going too ( but that changes in a blink of an eye) @Former-Member
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@outlander Yes I did like the brownies, yet I just am hanging out to make this orange cake, & I will try the 2 you recommended, as I'm on a roll here & its making me feel part of the human race again, & not a hermit cave dweller anymore! I'm giggling at what I just wrote, anyway I know things are tough for you atm, & I am here for you, always NEVER forget that, ok please. 🙂 Will you try the passion flower tea, or capsules I suggested. They are safe & work, just flowers from the passion fruit plant. Magnesium tablets are good too, & eating bananas, & mangos help for relaxation, believe it or not. I am using heat patches to help with the pain in my left thumb & lower lumber spine. I know that may not be help for your hand, just mentioning it. I am going to make a hot drink & eat a banana myself now as I did miss dinner, & its11:58 pm here may be too late now to eat a full dinner. I can make up for it at Breaky, as I eat a proper breaky now & it makes such a difference in the long run. I will say a special prayer for you before I go back to sleep ok. (((((((outlander))))) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX & more! I love you with all my heart! Talk tomorrow, thinking of you! Bella 🙂
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Re: I am- Overwhelmed & Traumatised I need your support!!
Lol @Former-Member enjoy your late dinner and thank you. It was nice catching up with you tonight ❤
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Re: I am- Overwhelmed & Traumatised I need your support!!
hi @Former-Member just popping in to see how you are?
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@outlander I am still ok, had an attack of sinusitis here to day. The winds came up, & I got a sinus migraine, which spoilt my day. The evening after a very long cleansing shower, I ate dinner & fell into a sound sleep on The recliner chair for about 3 hours. I ended up here in my bedroom on the LTP. Are you on? I hope you are feeling a little or a lot better? I forgot to tell you what is giving me energy & the right nutrients. Its Ensure a milk powder food replacement drink. Its not for dieting, its for getting well with. I love the taste. I was not eating enough for about 2 years & that took its toll on me along with all the stress & trauma of what's been going on in my life. Why don't you give it a try outlander, it taste's lovely, &you can put it in cakes & deserts to make them nutritious. I hope you buy some & try it outlander. I am tired so I will not stay in SF for long just came in to see if you were here. I love you so much, & more! GBU! Love & Hugs! Bella xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx & more! 🙂
(((((((((((((outlander))))))))))))))))
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Re: I am- Overwhelmed & Traumatised I need your support!!
Ouch @Former-Member i hope you feel bit better tonight. I Sounds like you needed the extra sleep.
I was on something similar called sustagen but ive been trying to just eat abit better when i can which is still often only once a day but very light snacking. I made something really nutritious tonight and only had a fee bites before i was full and started to feel off again. Ive put it away as leftovers. I am indeed online. Im always up late. I dont sleep or very rarely anyway.
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@outlander Just a short message, I am going to have time out from SF as I posted something because it was funny to make ppl laugh, & got picked on because of it. I feel sick & upset & don't need that as I'm battling to keep my own MH stable which isn't easy. You have a lot of SF members to love & support you & I am so happy & pleased for you. I will step aside & let them take my place. Love & hugs! Bella xo 🙂 Keep well bye @outlander.
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JoeTheLionSenior Contributor
Re: I am- Overwhelmed & Traumatised I need your support!!
Hi @Former-Member,
Sounds like a rough time. Sorry to read that you are feeling like you need to take a break.
Yep sometimes things can get overwhelming on the forum but please don't let something you wrote with good intention upset you. You are a valued member of the forum community and your friendship and repartee with @outlander are a joy to moderate.
Having said all this, it is perfectly ok to take time out. After all our self care is primary. If you feel it would help, please feel free to ring the Helpline in coming days on 1800 18 7263 between 10am and 10pm EST to discuss what you are feeling. Same @outlander.
Please take care of yourselves and reach out if things get too much.
All the best
JoeTheLion
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Unknown userMember
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@JoeTheLion I'm crying here, thank you so much for caring I felt so bad & alone then. You are very kind GBU! Love & Hugs! Bella xo 🙂
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Please take care of yourself @Former-Member you are wanted here by many people as well as me ❤
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