Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hi @Molliex so glad you're still here .celebrating with you 🎉

Happy belated birthday @Molliex, and well done on these achievements .... ❣️

I hope once your friends and family are there and everyone settles in you can relax a bit progressively, and be in the joy of the moment. Sometimes it can be about giving ourselves permission to enjoy something, like, it’s okay to do that.

Hugs and best wishes .....

Hi @Molliex and thank you for the update, which was mostly pretty positive. A big pat on the back for managing not to SH last night! No matter the reasons for it, its still a positive step. I dont think any of us want our friends or family to see us vulnerable, so I think its pretty normal to try to shield others from 'the mess'. I understand the shame angle too, even though I would argue that there should not be any shame in your illness. Would you be ashamed at being ill with a physical ailment? Likely not ... your battle with SH is no different. Unfortunately there is that stigma involved ... more likely within our own minds more so than others around us. We are so often our own worst critics. I'm glad you had the fortitude to approach your GP about your continuing concerns about your SH. Equally pleased that he was able to provide you with some coping techniques.

Today sounds like it will be a lovely day for you and your family and friends. A belated birthday celebration sounds perfect. Perhaps a symbolic thing too, to woohoo the fact that you are indeed still with us, despite the many challenges you have endured of late. That is a victory in itself. I love your optimism that today is to be one of your better days ... I certainly hope it will be too. I send you a birthday hug too, along with the hope that your future is looking assured and brighter than it has done in some time.

Hi also to @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Owlunar @Maggie @Bunniekins @eth

Sherry 💕

Happy belated birthday @Molliex and enjoy your time out celebrating your belated birthday my friend

@Shaz51 @MDT @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Owlunar @Angels333 @Bunniekins @Maggie @eth @outlander

Thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes. It really warmed my heart. I'm grateful to have this community 💜💚

I had a great party. It was really fun and everyone had a great time. Unfortunately I did SH quite badly. I'm really disappointed in myself. Just too many emotions to process I think. Today is a new day, and I'm just going to keep trying 🌻💚🌻💚🌻

@Molliex Really pleased your party went off well. Yes, another day. All we can do is our best. Take care of yourself. One small step at a time. 💜💜💕💕

It's so great your party went so well @Molliex

And you are right today is a new day - you start again - every new day is another chance

All the best

Dec

Baby steps @Molliex , as @outlander said .... ❣️

I am glad the party went so well.

💜💐💕