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Struggling

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

Struggling

Hi all,

Things are really hard my way I'm struggling I've been very distant from social media so I haven't been on forums much due to my MH being really bad. I just seem to be picking myself up constantly and it's not fun it's exhausting. I've constantly been switching alters, I've been told I have another one so that's making me scared and worried.
I am keeping to myself a lot because I'm struggling.
I'm trying to get myself stable so I can be better again and that I can do the things I want to do * once Covid is over *

I'm sorry that I haven't been around lately

Take care all ❤️🦋

@Former-Member @NatureLover @Snowie @outlander @Maggie @eth

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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@Faith-and-Hope - spent most of my day on my phone.
have a massive headache and my stress levels are high and bad. I'm safe

I need a switch off button for my Brain

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Zed1Contributor

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Hi Candy,

Do you have hobbies at home or things that interest you that can help with a distraction?

Respect your own boundaries with people not respecting you. You sound like you are actually doing really well with knowing when you need to stand up and say "Enough" and take some time for yourself.

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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@Zed1 - they don't listen. They just don't understand.
I hiding

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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@Maggie @Former-Member @Zed1 @Faith-and-Hope @MDT @Former-Member @Snowie @WIP @frog @NatureLover @Judi9877 @Bunniekins @eth @outlander- what a hectic few days I've had, my mental health has been like a rollercoaster.

i keep having dissociative episodes where I come out afterwards completely confused & scared. Doggo hasn't left my side.

Family are just not understanding my MH. It's really stressing me out.

I keep constantly switching alters. Things are just really hard. I'm sick of having to explain myself to family and they still don't understand. I'm currently crying and shaky trying to calm myself down.

I just feel completely lost & numb.

Fighting with urges to SH. I'm safe I promise.

i just need a switch off button...

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Judi9877Senior Contributor

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Hi @Fluttershy1
Just letting you know that I care about you and that you are strong and brave. I know that this is a hard time right now but I want you to be aware that you have friends here that care about you. Can you try and distract yourself from the SH? Maybe do something like listen to music or a craft activity? Remember there are @helplines available if you need to contact anyone. Stay safe☺️💐

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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@Judi9877 - I'm watching Disney movies and snuggling with doggo, letting all my tears out.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Can you play some gentle music through earphones @Fluttershy1 ? I started doing that when someone j in n my life was leaving me feeling rattled often ..... after a while just hearing that music began to naturally calm me down. I actively use it now under ugh-anxiety circumstances.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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ugh-anxiety = high-anxiety ^^^

@Fluttershy1

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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@Faith-and-Hope - using my weighted blanket. Sleeping with doggo tonight.
Currently stuck in flashbacks 😭😭

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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sorry its so tough for you tonight @Fluttershy1
using a weighted blanket sounds good.
i love disney movies. cinderella 1 and 2 are 2 of my favourites.
hope your anxiety and flashbacks ease soon
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