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Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Sometimes when we have navigated the reality of complex trauma, mental health diagnosis (or even the challenges of being a mental health carer), it can be extremely easy to forget to direct unconditional compassion towards ourselves.

Many people are familiar with the voice in our heads that can ruminate heavy and unkind words towards oneself, sometimes over the course of so many years that we don't even recognise it. The output of this can be lower self-esteem; most definitely a common symptom during mental health recovery.

Join @Former-Member for this Topic Tuesday as we soundboard ideas around improving our self-esteem whilst living with complex mental health challenges

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

I havent learnt how to do this yet so looking forward to seeing the responses and taking what I can from other peoples experiences

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

I’m like you @cutiepiekitty thats how i feel at times.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Late to the party I know 😳

I struggle with reality testing so much. I need help to identify the things that are ok. I’m only just beginning to accept them.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Being part of a 12 Step program for 30 plus years has always reminded me of the Serenity Prayer along with gratitude.

I have reached a pinnacle when my daaughter posted..
I know the last few months haven't been easy for you, they haven't for any of us. You're living proof that no matter what your upbringing is, you can always turn it around.
You're such an amazing person and always so positive despite what you've been through. You're my role model Dad, hope I'm half the person you are one day!
Thank you to both my parents for always pushing me to make my dreams come true. I love you both more than you will ever know xoxo
Honesty, a willingness to accept responsibility for my actions of the past and my actions moving forward, a desire to forgive and an intention to trust, love and help others as much as possible are the attributes of the people I want around me and the kind of person I am doing my very best to be.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Same here!!

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

my mum has helped me a lot , she is soo postive @Former-Member

Hello @Fracturedlight , @HappySmiley

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

That’s so nice to see that you are close to your mum @Shaz51 and she’s there for you. Xx

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Oh wow @HappySmiley Thank you so so much for sharing this. Beautiful words. How wonderful!

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

@Teej I relate to the reality testing. Second guessing etc Thank you.

Also welcome!

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

@BlueBay, my sister and I am here for you always and everyday

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