18-04-2024 05:45 PM
18-04-2024 05:45 PM
Absolutely agree @Snowie - especially since shame can be such a huge part of the SH cycle at times, so being able to share openly (and not only without fear of judgement, but also getting the understanding of shared experience) is absolutely invaluable. Just another little reminder of why I'm so passionate about this space, and the power of our community connections 💜
18-04-2024 05:46 PM
18-04-2024 05:46 PM
18-04-2024 06:01 PM
18-04-2024 06:01 PM
There is a lot of shame around it @Jynx I know professionals are there for a reason but sometimes talking to others with lived experience can be so helpful. Another reason why these forums can be so valuable.
@creative_writer recovery is certainly a journey, always changing and evolving.
I think one of the important things is that you can see a future hon, that is such a big thing to have.
18-04-2024 06:06 PM
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18-04-2024 06:20 PM
18-04-2024 06:20 PM
I feel the same way and agree 100% with you @creative_writer As much as my psych and pdoc are excellent in their own fields, there are some things that they just don't understand. I feel very uncomfortable at times talking to them.
18-04-2024 06:42 PM
18-04-2024 06:42 PM
18-04-2024 06:57 PM
18-04-2024 06:57 PM
I'm glad your supports have still been able to help you @creative_writer
I think I would be lost without mine.
Going to head over to the peer group chat.
Thanks for the company and chat today/tonight
I hope you get some good sleep, will talk again soon 💕
18-04-2024 07:12 PM
18-04-2024 07:12 PM
19-04-2024 08:35 AM
19-04-2024 08:35 AM
Hi @Snowie , thanks for saying it's OK to talk about food. I'm sorry you have no appetite...is it the depression? Well done for always keeping your fluids up.
Sad also that the need to SH outweighs all your other thoughts 🫂 I can empathise with wanting to be numb instead.
And shame is such a powerful, destrcutive emotion 😢
I'm comfortable talking about SH and SI, just so you know.
Hoping today is a better day for you 💙
19-04-2024 10:13 AM
19-04-2024 10:13 AM
Hi @NatureLover
Thanks for letting me know you are comfortable talking about sh and si. For some people it really is a hard topic to talk about.
When my depression starts to worse I have quite a few symptoms. Poor appetite is one of them.
@NatureLover @creative_writer I hope both your days go well
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