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Re: eczema
I second this, if the current creams aren't working for you, it may be beneficial to go back to the doctors and explain this to see what else they can give you, as i know from people in my family that different things may work for different people depending on individual circumstances.
Hope it gets sorted soon
Sinead
Hope it gets sorted soon
Sinead
Re: eczema
Hi @Kate_20 it sounds like the patches on your skin are very itchy and I hear that you have been struggling with concentration. I don't know if this helps, but have you tried contacting your local GP service?. As they might be able to look at it more and give you something for the patches, or even going to your local pharmacist where they could recommend something that could stop the patches from itching. I know that you can buy cream which is normally for eczema and itchy patches. Hope you are feeling okay,
Sending hugs,
Amy22
Sending hugs,
Amy22
Amy22
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Re: Crafty Time
Just wanted to say from looking at the pictures in this board, the crocheting is amazing. it's nice to see it can be used meditative way like @amy22 mentioned, and it's great to just see how talented people are. - i may have to consider having a go myself at this rate
KEEP CROCHETING AND SENDING HUGS
KEEP CROCHETING AND SENDING HUGS
Re: Rejected from another trainee job
@Kate_20 I'm sorry to hear that you were rejected from a trainee position quite recently. I hear that the rejection you had hurt you a lot. I can imagine how painful it was being rejected from that job position. I hear that you did very well in uni and that you have done a lot of volunteering, and that you did a lot of extra curricular activities which boosted your cv.
I know I'm not really a expert on jobs or job rejection but going through a job rejection can be hard to go through and process. Being rejected can be one of the hardest things anyone can ever go through especially if it was the job or position that you really wanted. I'm sorry to hear this happened to you today. But I just wanted to say that eventhough you feel like you are not enough for the job market, you are enough anyway. You have done some brilliant things which I feel the employers have overlooked really. There will always be another opportunity out there. As I say there is always another path or door out there which will take you to where you want. I'm sure there will be plenty of other job opportunities. What type of job were you currently looking at the moment?. Are there any other opportunities or job positions similar to the one you wanted?.
Sorry if this isn't the best advice really, I'm not very good with job advice I will be honest. Hope you are feeling okay,
Sending hugs,
Amy22
I know I'm not really a expert on jobs or job rejection but going through a job rejection can be hard to go through and process. Being rejected can be one of the hardest things anyone can ever go through especially if it was the job or position that you really wanted. I'm sorry to hear this happened to you today. But I just wanted to say that eventhough you feel like you are not enough for the job market, you are enough anyway. You have done some brilliant things which I feel the employers have overlooked really. There will always be another opportunity out there. As I say there is always another path or door out there which will take you to where you want. I'm sure there will be plenty of other job opportunities. What type of job were you currently looking at the moment?. Are there any other opportunities or job positions similar to the one you wanted?.
Sorry if this isn't the best advice really, I'm not very good with job advice I will be honest. Hope you are feeling okay,
Sending hugs,
Amy22
Amy22
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Re: eczema
@Kate_20 I don't know if it might help but maybe going back to your doctors, you could explain that it doesn't work for you. They could recommend something else for it.
Amy22
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Re: My messy miserable life...
Hi @Millicento_ I don't think your post was miserable or boring. In fact I'm glad that you reached out on here and posted about how you were feeling. From what I read, it sounds like you are going through a lot in your family at the moment. It sounds like you are trying to piece your family back together whilst dealing with a lot of things.
I hear that you are selling the house so there are lots of people who seem unfamiliar. It can be strange when people who seem unfamiliar to you are looking at your home. Moving or selling a house can be a very big thing and create lots of emotions. I hear that you are also helping your dad a lot lately and that I also hear that you are dealing with a divorce in the family. Things like these can make you feel overwhelmed and tired especially if you are looking out for someone a lot as well as being there for them. It sounds like you haven't had much time for yourself at the moment and that you have been helping others in your family.
I hear that you feel like you don't want to do certain things people ask you but you still feel obliged to. It sounds tiring at times. I know this might sound harsh but sometimes you can't always be there for other people as you got to have time for yourself too. Sometimes taking a break can help to reset our brains so we can feel more refreshed.
I understand that you go to counselling a lot and that it helps to talk about the current situation that you are in. I also hear that the place you volunteer at was closed this week so you have been trying to find other things to do. I hear that you like yoga, and listening to podcasts sometimes. Podcasts can be a good way of relaxing and can be a form of escapism I find sometimes. I don't know if this helpful, but have you tried Headspace on Youtube?. Whenever I feel stressed and life gets in the way, I try to use Headspace and I find it helps. Headspace offer things like 5 to 10 minute meditation sessions as well as advice on lots of topics.
From everything I have read, it sounds like you have been feeling overwhelmed with life. It sounds like you have been dealing with stress as well. I hope you are feeling okay,
Sending hugs,
Amy22
I hear that you are selling the house so there are lots of people who seem unfamiliar. It can be strange when people who seem unfamiliar to you are looking at your home. Moving or selling a house can be a very big thing and create lots of emotions. I hear that you are also helping your dad a lot lately and that I also hear that you are dealing with a divorce in the family. Things like these can make you feel overwhelmed and tired especially if you are looking out for someone a lot as well as being there for them. It sounds like you haven't had much time for yourself at the moment and that you have been helping others in your family.
I hear that you feel like you don't want to do certain things people ask you but you still feel obliged to. It sounds tiring at times. I know this might sound harsh but sometimes you can't always be there for other people as you got to have time for yourself too. Sometimes taking a break can help to reset our brains so we can feel more refreshed.
I understand that you go to counselling a lot and that it helps to talk about the current situation that you are in. I also hear that the place you volunteer at was closed this week so you have been trying to find other things to do. I hear that you like yoga, and listening to podcasts sometimes. Podcasts can be a good way of relaxing and can be a form of escapism I find sometimes. I don't know if this helpful, but have you tried Headspace on Youtube?. Whenever I feel stressed and life gets in the way, I try to use Headspace and I find it helps. Headspace offer things like 5 to 10 minute meditation sessions as well as advice on lots of topics.
From everything I have read, it sounds like you have been feeling overwhelmed with life. It sounds like you have been dealing with stress as well. I hope you are feeling okay,
Sending hugs,
Amy22
Amy22
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Re: Im really not ok
Hey there's no need to be sorry. The combination of self hatred and loneliness can be awful, mostly because they feed into each other and it can be really easy to get stuck there. Is there anything that makes you feel like you can't open up to people? Specifically I mean, or is it just a feeling? You deserve help and to be able to open up to people. I'm around if you need anything, as are others.
Hope you start to feel better soon Chloe.
Hope you start to feel better soon Chloe.
Re: Im really not ok
Hey @Chloe234 it sounds like things are really tough right now and you're doing really well to keep going
Did you manage to get some sleep last night?
As Supernova said, we're here to listen and give support if there's anything you want to share.
Be kind to yourself, you've got this
Did you manage to get some sleep last night?
As Supernova said, we're here to listen and give support if there's anything you want to share.
Be kind to yourself, you've got this
Emma_
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Re: Struggle with mental health and grief
Checking in here after the other post.
Losing those closest to you is awful beyond words. It sounds like you and your step mum were very close, I can hear it in the way you talk about what you miss. You've been through so much in such a short space of time. More grief than an adult should have in their lifetime. Despite it all, your thoughts seem to be that you have to be strong for others. For your dad. That's a quality of a truly good person and I think both he and your step mum would be proud of you for it. But you're only human, it's okay for you to be upset, to be numb and to need support of your own. You deserve it.
When it comes to losing people, I don't have all the answers, I wish I did. I actually don't know if there is a definitive answer. But the main thing I've learned is that sharing the burden with somebody else lessens it for both. It's natural to think that trying to talk to someone about your grief is going to dredge up that pain for them aswell. But in reality it's always comforting to have someone that feels and understands what you're going through. Do you talk to your dad at all about your step mum? I think it might help you both.
Losing those closest to you is awful beyond words. It sounds like you and your step mum were very close, I can hear it in the way you talk about what you miss. You've been through so much in such a short space of time. More grief than an adult should have in their lifetime. Despite it all, your thoughts seem to be that you have to be strong for others. For your dad. That's a quality of a truly good person and I think both he and your step mum would be proud of you for it. But you're only human, it's okay for you to be upset, to be numb and to need support of your own. You deserve it.
When it comes to losing people, I don't have all the answers, I wish I did. I actually don't know if there is a definitive answer. But the main thing I've learned is that sharing the burden with somebody else lessens it for both. It's natural to think that trying to talk to someone about your grief is going to dredge up that pain for them aswell. But in reality it's always comforting to have someone that feels and understands what you're going through. Do you talk to your dad at all about your step mum? I think it might help you both.
Re: Virgin at nearly 19
Hi!
I also agree with the other comments, I certainly don't think you are a lost cause at all. If you want your first time to mean something then definitely build trust with a special person and when the time is right, it will happen. It is very scary, I remember how nervous I was and it doesn't help when everyone else around you seems to have already done it, but don't let that push you into doing it. Losing or not losing your virginity does not define who you are. And it is worth the wait, once you find a special connection, it'll al be worth the wait.
Sending love
I also agree with the other comments, I certainly don't think you are a lost cause at all. If you want your first time to mean something then definitely build trust with a special person and when the time is right, it will happen. It is very scary, I remember how nervous I was and it doesn't help when everyone else around you seems to have already done it, but don't let that push you into doing it. Losing or not losing your virginity does not define who you are. And it is worth the wait, once you find a special connection, it'll al be worth the wait.
Sending love
Ginge20
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