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My Mosaic

BowSenior Contributor18 Nov 2020, 7:26 pm AEDT

My Mosaic

I like mosaic art, I’ve never actually done any, but it intrigued me. Made up of hundreds of tiny pieces of stone, glass and ceramic. If you look at it close up it doesn’t really look like anything special, if anything it looks like a mess. But if you take a step back and view the whole picture- it’s a master piece. I guess it’s kind of like life. So many tiny parts, some messy if we look just at the one part. Some day i guess I’d hope that the mess of my life will at some point look half decent.

So here is part of my mosaic, bits and pieces kept tidy together 🙂

tagging you @Emelia8 cause you asked 🙂

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Shaz51Senior Contributor13 Feb 2022, 1:03 pm AEDT

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Beautiful words @Emelia8 xoxo

Sending you lots of tender hugs my friend xx @Bow , you mean soo much to us too xx

@Eve7 , @Anastasia

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BowSenior Contributor13 Feb 2022, 8:41 pm AEDT

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Feel so overwhelmed tonight at the thought of having to face another week. Case manager will call tomorrow to check in with me, I emailed my ED psychiatrist and explained to her where things are at for me and she would like to speak with my case manager, so will pass on her details. Tuesday I see my psychologist. Wednesday I’ve made an appointment with my gp to renew my ED support plan, need to have my bloods done before seeing her too. Thursday I have my support group that I started attending. Friday I see my dietitian.

I feel the weight of anxiety trying to suffocate me. I’m so fed up with everything. I don’t want to anymore.

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PeregrinefalconSenior Contributor13 Feb 2022, 8:53 pm AEDT

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Hey @Bow 🎀

I'm sorry to hear how hard things are feeling tonight. A lot of us can relate to that scary feeling thinking about the week ahead. It can feel totally overwhelming and exhausting before it has even happened!

You have built up some amazing supports around you. One thing at a time. One hour at a time.

We are all here cheering you on!

Take good care of yourself tonight 💜

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MDTSenior Contributor13 Feb 2022, 8:58 pm AEDT

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Feeling overwhelmed at night is hard @Bow
Sometimes I find that it can be harder as I am already tired and it just adds to the tiredness.
I hope the support group is helpful for you as well.
The weight of anxiety is heavy, but i also believe it is a burden that is lessened a bit when shared.

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BowSenior Contributor15 Feb 2022, 3:34 pm AEDT

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I seen my psychologist this morning and after last weeks experience at the hospital, I felt so heard and seen by my psychologist today.

And it sounds like my case manager has spoken with my ED psychiatrist and they have a bit of a plan. They will try and advocate for a proper admission next time and for me to not be discharged without consulting with my ED psychiatrist first. Think I will see my CM tomorrow, so will ask for more details, but that’s what my psychologist said today.

I am exhausted today. I really struggled to stay present in my session cause of how tired I am. But my psychologist was gentle and kind and bought me back when she seen me drifting off.

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Emelia8Senior Contributor15 Feb 2022, 3:53 pm AEDT

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Sounds like a very positive session @Bow Im really pleased for you. 💝

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor15 Feb 2022, 4:39 pm AEDT

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So, so happy for you @Bow This is a massive step to have that incredibly supportive and understanding support network that you deserve. Smiling from ear to ear for you after reading your message