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Re: Shopping infuriates me
That does sound really frustrating, and I see where you’re coming from. You just want things done in a way that makes sense and makes it easier for you later totally fair.
Re: How to just sit still?
Hey @Rose113, that's a good question. How do you feel about not being able to sit still and focus on watching TV? Why do you think you feel the need to keep checking your phone?
We might feel unable to sit still for several reasons - general feelings of restlessness; developing a habit of checking our phone when we're bored; or perhaps feeling anxious about something on our minds. Depending on what it is, the answer on how to approach it can be very different! But know that you're not the first or last person to ask this question - it's not uncommon that people feel this way at some point in life. We're here to support you, whatever the answer might be!
We might feel unable to sit still for several reasons - general feelings of restlessness; developing a habit of checking our phone when we're bored; or perhaps feeling anxious about something on our minds. Depending on what it is, the answer on how to approach it can be very different! But know that you're not the first or last person to ask this question - it's not uncommon that people feel this way at some point in life. We're here to support you, whatever the answer might be!
Azziman
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Re: 48-72 hours to go
im so proud of you 
you should be so proud of yourself bc im so proud of you!
you should be so proud of yourself bc im so proud of you! 
eylah
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Re: TW / why is everything so shit 😭
hey @eylah 🙂
i can hear how much pain you’re in, and i’m really sorry that it’s gotten this heavy. please know i am here for you, always - no judgment, no pressure, just here. you are not a burden, and you don’t have to go through this completely alone.
it sounds like you’re doing so much just to make it through each day, and even though it feels small, planning to go to tesco or just getting out of bed is actually really brave when things feel this dark. that IS strength, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.
i know therapy sounds overwhelming, especially when you’re already exhausted, but maybe it could be a space where you don’t have to hold everything by yourself for once, just one place where you can unload a bit of the weight. you don’t have to have energy or motivation to start, just showing up is enough. you’ve made it this far, and that says a lot about your fight, even when it’s been hell.
please keep being gentle with yourself, relapsing doesn’t mean you’ve failed. it means you’re still hurting and still trying. healing is messy and not linear, but you deserve the chance to feel better. you really do. i’m proud of you for still trying, even when everything feels pointless.
you’ve got this eylah, i’m so so proud of you
i can hear how much pain you’re in, and i’m really sorry that it’s gotten this heavy. please know i am here for you, always - no judgment, no pressure, just here. you are not a burden, and you don’t have to go through this completely alone.
it sounds like you’re doing so much just to make it through each day, and even though it feels small, planning to go to tesco or just getting out of bed is actually really brave when things feel this dark. that IS strength, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.
i know therapy sounds overwhelming, especially when you’re already exhausted, but maybe it could be a space where you don’t have to hold everything by yourself for once, just one place where you can unload a bit of the weight. you don’t have to have energy or motivation to start, just showing up is enough. you’ve made it this far, and that says a lot about your fight, even when it’s been hell.
please keep being gentle with yourself, relapsing doesn’t mean you’ve failed. it means you’re still hurting and still trying. healing is messy and not linear, but you deserve the chance to feel better. you really do. i’m proud of you for still trying, even when everything feels pointless.
you’ve got this eylah, i’m so so proud of you
Re: Done 👍🏻
@Rose113 Im so sorry things are tough right now and I understand everything with social media. Things will get better I promise.
Re: Should I tell my GP or the nurse what's going on?
Lottie5433 wrote: »Thank you both @Invisible_me and @Redemption means alot.
I just feel like i can't talk about anything in regards to my anxiety its like no one actually understands it so easier to struggle on my own .
Gym is the only thing that's stopping me getting overwhelmed by all the anxiety but trying to stop myself from crying whilst here 🙃
Absolutely no worries we are here..
Let us know what you decide. We are here.
And it's good you have an outlet of gym to help manage emotions.
Re: Mental health short stories 2025
Hey @Lottie5433 , just revisiting some of your stories this morning. It feels such an honour that you're sharing these with us, and letting us into your experience like this.
You write so vividly - so we can feel right alongside you.
This line really stood out to me. That dilemma. The pain and the relief of no one noticing.
This line too - the description of how loneliness 'gnaws'. That feels so visceral and accurate.Feels extreamly hard and sad too.
And this line. This feels so powerful. That un-nameable 'flicker'. A will to discover if life can be more than survival. It felt like a candle was lit at the end of your story. Hope. Fragile yet stubborn.
Thank you so much for continuing to share these, Lottie.
You write so vividly - so we can feel right alongside you.
No one asked questions Alex wasn’t ready to answer.
This line really stood out to me. That dilemma. The pain and the relief of no one noticing.
The loneliness gnawed at them, an ache that never faded.
This line too - the description of how loneliness 'gnaws'. That feels so visceral and accurate.Feels extreamly hard and sad too.
But then—something else. A flicker of something deep inside, something fragile yet stubbor
And this line. This feels so powerful. That un-nameable 'flicker'. A will to discover if life can be more than survival. It felt like a candle was lit at the end of your story. Hope. Fragile yet stubborn.
Thank you so much for continuing to share these, Lottie.
Sian321
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Re: Casual Magic!
My casual magic for today was discovering a new snack I love at lunchtime!
I cut up an apple and ate it with peanut butter and sprinkled on lottsss of dark chocolate chips. It was simply delicious, and so nostalgic of when I was younger too
And then yesterday, my casual magic was noticing the BRIGHT green baby leaves starting to come out on the trees. I loved the colour of them against the sky!!
I cut up an apple and ate it with peanut butter and sprinkled on lottsss of dark chocolate chips. It was simply delicious, and so nostalgic of when I was younger too
And then yesterday, my casual magic was noticing the BRIGHT green baby leaves starting to come out on the trees. I loved the colour of them against the sky!!
Sian321
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