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Re: TW- mentions of suicide
@Animalloverb that definitely sounds like a absolutely devastating thing to witness, everything you're feeling is completely valid. The fact you look out fir people in your community and would have wanted to do something us something you should be incredibly proud of. Even though your feelings are valid you are definitely not to blame for what happened I promise. I know its easier said than done but please try to be kind to yourself.
Re: How I'm feeling
We hear and understand you @Animalloverb bit we're here for you, you never have to struggle alone. Im sorry you're having a tough time.
Re: Goodbye and Thank You!!
Thank you for everything here Lilly, you've really made a huge impact, and you'll always have a place here. I hope everything is alright for you at the minute, and that things are okay, and i'm wishing you the best of luck for the future. Whatever you do, you'll do awesome at it.
And remember, be kind to yourself, it's the law. It's a hug and 50 years in jail for not being kind to yourself.
And remember, be kind to yourself, it's the law. It's a hug and 50 years in jail for not being kind to yourself.
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition) w/c 28.07.25
DonnerKebab wrote: »tw heart attack and health anxietyMum had a heart attack this afternoon, i called 999, got her an ambulance, and i'm unsure about what her current state is, and my health anxiety has come back this last week, though it's been steadily building up for the last 6 months. A bugger of a day.
Oh gosh I hope she is doing okay right now and is receiving the best care that she can get. That sounds tough for you right now.
Amy22
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Re: TW- mentions of sexual assult and suicide attempts.
Just wanted to say I think you are incredibly strong for going through all that and coming out the other side. Whether you spoke up for your siblings or yourself, it was a courageous thing to do and you should be proud of yourself for that even after all this time has past. Sending you the biggest of hugs
Re: Letting go... (plate smash)
i remember seeing this trend a while back and thinking it looked very therapeutic to just get all your worries out onto the plate and smash it. - i never got round to doing it myself though.
the photo frame version definitely sounds good as well.
the photo frame version definitely sounds good as well.
Re: I feel lost in life
@Redemption I totally know how your feeling right now so big hugs. I've been there too, heck I'm still unemployed right now eventhough I will be doing an internship as of this September. I also live at home. To be fair life just feels like one big summer holiday right now but minus that excitment you would get when you were a child/teenager. I know how hard you are trying and i think its good that you want to eventually work your way into employment .
I think it's totally okay to feel lost especially during your 20's because I personally believe your 20's are meant to be for trying things out, learning and developing. I will be honest adult life is so hard at times especially when it comes with added responsibilities. Technically we are still young adults so it's okay to feel unsure of what we want to do, nothing is predicted or pre-decided for us all (basically I believe we humans are meant to explore and figure things out along the way no matter how long or small that journey may be). I believe, things tend to happen for a reason and good things come to those who wait as well. I can imagine how difficult it must feel for you right now. I'm always here if you wanna chat. Hopefully you can find something soon .
Big hugs,
Amy22
I think it's totally okay to feel lost especially during your 20's because I personally believe your 20's are meant to be for trying things out, learning and developing. I will be honest adult life is so hard at times especially when it comes with added responsibilities. Technically we are still young adults so it's okay to feel unsure of what we want to do, nothing is predicted or pre-decided for us all (basically I believe we humans are meant to explore and figure things out along the way no matter how long or small that journey may be). I believe, things tend to happen for a reason and good things come to those who wait as well. I can imagine how difficult it must feel for you right now. I'm always here if you wanna chat
. Hopefully you can find something soon .Big hugs,
Amy22
Amy22
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Re: I saw the following on another forum... (TW - Low self esteem, Mental Health)
Ohh my gosh this is so how I feel!
It's exhausting!
Its horrible and fustrating not being able to verbalise! Its invisible when people know what autism is but they can't see or hear the pain we go through! Thry cant imagine the overload senses cause us and the physical pain of this.
We may have difficulty understanding social cues, reading expressions but we somehow sense fustration and know they don't like us.
Its exhausting rehearsing scripts for everything for ehst though because then we cant vocalise it what we want to say even if we've spent hours preparing for it! Even just say a simple thing, assk a simple thing theres 10million apprehension behind it!
😢😢
It's exhausting!
Its horrible and fustrating not being able to verbalise! Its invisible when people know what autism is but they can't see or hear the pain we go through! Thry cant imagine the overload senses cause us and the physical pain of this.
We may have difficulty understanding social cues, reading expressions but we somehow sense fustration and know they don't like us.
Its exhausting rehearsing scripts for everything for ehst though because then we cant vocalise it what we want to say even if we've spent hours preparing for it! Even just say a simple thing, assk a simple thing theres 10million apprehension behind it!
😢😢
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition) w/c 28.07.25
@DonnerKebab I hope your mum is okay! Thats hard to be goung through and its understandable your feeling what you are. Health anxuryy will. Only add to this. I hop she getting the support she needs at hospital she's in the best place and you did the right thing.
Be gentle with yourself. 🩵
Be gentle with yourself. 🩵