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Tough Times

Lee82Senior Contributor23 Apr 2020, 1:27 pm AEST

Tough Times

I thought I'd open up this discussion for anyone going through a rough time at the moment and want to get some extra support.
I am struggling a lot at the moment dealing with a range of things. One thing a struggle with is Anxiety. This is something I deal with everyday. I wake up with it every morning and fall asleep (when I sleep) with it every night. Some days are worse than other days. Distractions play a big part in coping with it daily. At the moment being stuck at home schooling my kids is my biggest distraction. It helps most of the time however sometimes it can be a real struggle to stay present and calm. We as a family try to go for a walk everyday. We take our family dog with us. Another distraction for me is cooking but this can be a challenge as I struggle with motivating myself but when I get into it I create some nice things. Today my 8year old son and I made oat based banana and chic chip muffins. 😋😋

I hope everyone's day has been a good day filled with self care and motivation.
@Former-Member @Angels333 @Sans911 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Snowie @eth @outlander @Former-Member @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay

And anyone else who I have missed. All are welcome to join.

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Unknown userMember03 May 2020, 9:04 pm AEST

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Checking in @Lee82 as promised. I am struggling with emotions and flashbacks tonight. That monster has reared its ugly head and its strong. Feeling worthless and like a piece of s*** for what I did 26 yrs ago. I have talked it through with exh2 and it's made no difference in helping me tonight.

@outlander @Sans911 @Zoe7 , I hope you don't mind me tagging you guys. I know this isn't a crisis line but I need help and I am really stuck tonight. Sorry guys

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Zoe7Senior Contributor03 May 2020, 9:06 pm AEST

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Hey Hon - here with you @Former-Member

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outlanderSenior Contributor03 May 2020, 9:07 pm AEST

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@Former-Member 💛

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Unknown userMember03 May 2020, 9:10 pm AEST

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Thank you @Zoe7

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Zoe7Senior Contributor03 May 2020, 9:12 pm AEST

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Tell me what is going on for you tonight Hon then I can work with you knowing a little more what you need and what will hopefully help @Former-Member

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Unknown userMember03 May 2020, 9:15 pm AEST

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@Zoe7 , I am just going to find an earlier post and tag you so I don't have to say it again. But I can smell the room, hear them laughing and hear the heartbeat like it was only a couple of hours ago rather than 25 (not 26 like I said) yrs ago

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Lee82Senior Contributor03 May 2020, 9:18 pm AEST

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Listen to me @Former-Member you are not worthless or a piece of s**t. You are beautiful and amazing loving and caring. You were a vulnerable 19 year old who was pressured into it. In that moment you were doing what you thought was right. You can't punish yourself for that honey.
can you maybe call a crisis line right now honey or perhaps message Nat?

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Zoe7Senior Contributor03 May 2020, 9:21 pm AEST

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Yep got it @Former-Member and understand. That really is a difficult position to be in - both then and now. What is apparent though is you had no choice and to be beating yourself up about it now - you can't change the past. It hurts a lot - I know that and I get it but you did what you needed to do at the time - you cannot go back and change anything - and who knows how your life would have turned out if things were different. You have wonderful kids now and that is a blessing.

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Lee82Senior Contributor03 May 2020, 9:22 pm AEST

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Ok time to get you grounded and back to the present babe...name 5 things you see In Your room right now. Feel the floor beneath your feet and feel whatever it is you are sitting on. Maybe play some music or have the tv on to help drown those terrible voices out.
@Former-Member

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Zoe7Senior Contributor03 May 2020, 9:22 pm AEST

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@Former-Member Mourning from what we don't have takes away the joy of what we do Hon.

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