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How Are You Feeling Right Now?

AvidFan

Retired Cat Staff
SF Supporter
Concerned. Have not heard from my sister since yesterday, she was last online at 6am and hasn't read my last message. I've looked on WhatsApp and other family members are on and offline and nobody's messaged me about anything. It could be nothing, maybe she had too much to drink, she's tired, phone issues, anything, but I've had that much happen lately my mind is automatically trying to catastrophise the situation. It's odd, but I'll give it some time and try not to let my mind run away with the situation. This was exactly the scenario with brother-in-law - nobody heard anything until eventually alarm bells started ringing (he was separated from sister and lived alone as does now my sister).
 

mosaic hearts

I am we - working hard at getting it together.🦋🐻
No stress here, we've all be through things and there's little point comparing, we're here to listen - for everyone! My problems are objectively almost nothing but I get wound up in them and go on and on sometimes venting, so don't worry! I hope things really don't sound so bad now you've read back. That's the interesting thing about writing here or journalling - things can seem the absolute worst, and when we read back, we realise we feel a bit better. Often that's because we've been heard or the simple act of writing it down can help. I often come here feeling terrible, and when I read back I'll wonder what I was worried about, same before/after therapy. I hope your new therapist helps.
Thank you for that. You're right. It was a relief to write my thoughts down. I think being heard also made a huge difference. The only people in my life that know about my mental health struggles are my therapist & a long-time friend. It's such a burden carrying certain thoughts alone. I think, too, that taking a long nap helped my mind & body recover some from the flashbacks & abreactions I suffered yesterday. Today, I'm going to work. I'll just pace myself & take things slow. I'm so exhausted from what's going on. Thank you, again.

Mosaic Hearts 💕
 

Lane

SF Pro
SF Supporter
You are going through a lot, but I want you to know you are doing an amazing job taking care of everyone, and also being there for your neice, she is blessed to have you. Hope you have time for just you. I had an embarrasing time lately too, a couple of times. I feel so bad not having my own home i let my younger use my car to sleep in. Tried getting him off to a shelter but he bursts into tears feeling scared and alone and he has no friends, so back in he is for now. Anyway, he's multiple times screamed and cussed at me where neighbors hear everything. By now I'm over the worry sort of, as to what they think. The've seen it all and heard it all. Hope your day goes well. hugs
Thanks for responding. Please don't feel bad about not having your own home, you have a good heart and that's what counts. I hope things improve for your son and you.
 

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