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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition)
DonnerKebab wrote: »@Redemption all good mate, have you ever seen top gear bro?
@DonnerKebab yh definitely I used to watch it all the time but jeremy clarkson got sacked so it went down hill from there, others took over but it was never the same. I was never allowed to get grand tour where he went after.
Re: Struggling with Confidence, Motivation, and Moving Forward
Hey @Redemption , thank you for this post and so sorry that you have not yet receievd a reply. Thank you for bumping the post too.
You mentioned that self-doubt has started to show up in some slightly different ways for you, impacting your hunger levels as well as your sleep. That sounds like it could feel quite overwhelming, Redemption, as you notice this touching different aspects of your life.
Would it feel helpful to share a bit more about how your sleep is being affected? And also, I wonder if you'd feel open to sharing about your relationship with food? How's that been feeling this month so far?
You mentioned that its hard because while you do have support around you in ways, it sometimes just doesn't feel like enough, and that is valid. As you said, it sounds like at the core of some of the stress you're dealing with right now is the practicalities of being unemployed, and while you're doing everything within your control to try to find a job and change this for yourself, there are some factors that you can't control (such as the wider job market for instance), and in those ways, you're feeling held back right now or limited. Would that be fair to say?
We're here with you, and you're doing really well to talk about this.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful message @Sian321 . It really means a lot. Yh, I think you’ve described it quite well it’s been hard feeling like I’m trying my best but still stuck. I’d be happy to share more about the sleep and food side of things, so it just I have struggled to sleep because my mind is in overdrive about stuff, hopefully I sleep well tonight. I'm atm just trying to take it one step at a time right now. Thank you again for the support.
Re: Don't want to go football
Hey @Redemption , thank you for this post!
It sounds like you're beginning to notice your feelings towards football changing, esspecially as you see other people getting injured. I can imagine that might make you apprehensive!
You also mentioned there that you feel you're not really that good at football and that sounds tough - what's that been like for you? It can feel a bit self-concious when we do something that we don't feel very confident in, and it takes courage to show up as you have been doing!
The fact that the activity and drinking afterwards all feels a bit childlish to you is valid - perhaps you're feeling like its just not the right 'fit' for you anymore?
Might there be a different activity you would prefer to do or try out? Or maybe, as you said, staying home would feel best? What are you thinking?
@Sian321 Thanks for your message I appreciate it I’ve never really been fully into football to be honest especially playing it, I find it boring I just went along just for exercise but lately seeing people get injured it makes me a bit worried and the drinking and maybe it’s time to try something different or just take a break.
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition)
shannon_164 wrote: »DonnerKebab wrote: »@shannon_164 thank you for everything you said in that thread, you're an absolute angel and i want to make sure you know it.
aw @DonnerKebab thank you so much🥹i do try to use my life experiences in a positive way by supporting others so i hope i can help even just one person a little bit! you’re such an incredible person too and have brought so much to this community in the short time you’ve been here - pls never leave anytime soon!!!
@shannon_164 thank you so much shannon. You really don't understand how much that means to me. And you are an amazing person, using all your life struggles, all that hardship and turning it into something positive to help others. Again, amazing.
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition)
@River Just want to check in with you, and remind you that you're amazing, your family are acting like twats, and you deserve the world of happiness, especially on this dark day for you. Here to talk some more if you want friend.
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition)
DonnerKebab wrote: »@shannon_164 thank you for everything you said in that thread, you're an absolute angel and i want to make sure you know it.
aw @DonnerKebab thank you so much🥹i do try to use my life experiences in a positive way by supporting others so i hope i can help even just one person a little bit! you’re such an incredible person too and have brought so much to this community in the short time you’ve been here - pls never leave anytime soon!!!
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition)
@shannon_164 thank you for everything you said in that thread, you're an absolute angel and i want to make sure you know it.
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition)
@DonnerKebab sorry bro, I didn't see your reply to me on the thread I think it got closed