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Re: NOOOOOOOO IVE RIPPED OUT MY LASHES 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
your eyes are rly pretty ❤️ hope your feeling better ❤️
eylah
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Re: Mildly worried
hey im sry you been put down abt your looks but everyone who has put you down is probably not happy with themselves bc they probably insecure abt themselves. your a beautiful human inside and out and you shouldnt let anyone put you down bc you are beautiful! remember that ❤️ what prize did you get? hugs 🫂
eylah
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Re: Where Am I Now
Hey @Millie2787 - it sounds like you've had quite a year and lots of things to juggle, well done for managing it all! You're doing the best you can, and I hope you get some more good news about your health soon as that sounds like it's been a challenge. Wishing you all the best with your last placement, and well done on getting the positive feedback for the current one! It sounds like some long shifts are coming up, but you've done them before and I'm sure you'll get into the swing of things in time! 2025 is your year! 
Azziman
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Re: I might have to block someone and I feel horrible
Hey @JMMV2005, thank you for sharing this experience with us here. You're not bothering anyone by posting on here - that's what the forum is for, and we're here to listen to you!
It sounds like a really difficult position you're in. On the one hand, you're trying to look out for this person. You're worried about them, you're being supportive and communicative, and you're concerned about their wellbeing. On the other hand, it does sound like this is taking its toll on you - not feeling like your help is being accepted, unsure that you know or even trust them, not feeling that you can have a proper conversation, and uncertain about where you stand with each other.
From what you've said, it sounds like these latter points were frustrating for you, and despite trying to address this beforehand, it led to a point where you had enough and made your feelings clear. To feel like a friendship is becoming stressful, hurtful and damaging your own wellbeing is not a good position to be in, and it sounds like you've taken steps to try and address this several times before this stage.
While friendships do have some give or take, feeling the way that you mentioned in that last message may be a sign that this friendship might not be healthy for you to keep. It's great that you want to help others, but it's also important that you look after yourself too. You can help someone, but you're not ultimately responsible for this person's wellbeing - you're responsible for your own. I think you've recognised that this person might need more professional help and tried to suggest this. While it's great to help those we care about, it's also important to recognise when someone needs more help than we can offer, and when trying to help someone is actually causing us harm.
Having a friendship can be nice because we interact and connect with others, but it's worth asking in this situation if maintaining this friendship is worth the pain that it is causing you. It might be worth assessing what this friendship means to you, and whether the impact on you is worth it on balance. If you decide to keep it, you'll be aware of that balance and that you're willing to maintain it. I know that you've mentioned that you don't have many friends, but you can and do deserve a friendship that is mutually beneficial and add to your life.
Since you've posted this a couple of days ago, you might have had more time to reflect on the situation. How do you feel about the friendship and what's happened? We're here to listen to you and support you through this
It sounds like a really difficult position you're in. On the one hand, you're trying to look out for this person. You're worried about them, you're being supportive and communicative, and you're concerned about their wellbeing. On the other hand, it does sound like this is taking its toll on you - not feeling like your help is being accepted, unsure that you know or even trust them, not feeling that you can have a proper conversation, and uncertain about where you stand with each other.
From what you've said, it sounds like these latter points were frustrating for you, and despite trying to address this beforehand, it led to a point where you had enough and made your feelings clear. To feel like a friendship is becoming stressful, hurtful and damaging your own wellbeing is not a good position to be in, and it sounds like you've taken steps to try and address this several times before this stage.
While friendships do have some give or take, feeling the way that you mentioned in that last message may be a sign that this friendship might not be healthy for you to keep. It's great that you want to help others, but it's also important that you look after yourself too. You can help someone, but you're not ultimately responsible for this person's wellbeing - you're responsible for your own. I think you've recognised that this person might need more professional help and tried to suggest this. While it's great to help those we care about, it's also important to recognise when someone needs more help than we can offer, and when trying to help someone is actually causing us harm.
Having a friendship can be nice because we interact and connect with others, but it's worth asking in this situation if maintaining this friendship is worth the pain that it is causing you. It might be worth assessing what this friendship means to you, and whether the impact on you is worth it on balance. If you decide to keep it, you'll be aware of that balance and that you're willing to maintain it. I know that you've mentioned that you don't have many friends, but you can and do deserve a friendship that is mutually beneficial and add to your life.
Since you've posted this a couple of days ago, you might have had more time to reflect on the situation. How do you feel about the friendship and what's happened? We're here to listen to you and support you through this
Azziman
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Re: Sertiline
Hey @ellie2000
As @Eylah and @shannonxg_ have mentioned, it's super important to talk with a doctor or pharmacist about any changes to your medication routine, including the dosage of sertraline. They'll be able to give advice based on your personal medical needs and history
In general, taking four 50mg tablets of sertraline is considered the same to taking two 100mg tablets. Both methods deliver the same total dosage of the medication (200mg). However, it's important to remember that the way your body absorbs and processes the medication might be slightly different depending on the tablet size.
Please do talk to a doctor before making any changes to the way you take medication, Ellie- that way, you can be sure that the dosage is correct for your needs.
Stay safe!
As @Eylah and @shannonxg_ have mentioned, it's super important to talk with a doctor or pharmacist about any changes to your medication routine, including the dosage of sertraline. They'll be able to give advice based on your personal medical needs and history
In general, taking four 50mg tablets of sertraline is considered the same to taking two 100mg tablets. Both methods deliver the same total dosage of the medication (200mg). However, it's important to remember that the way your body absorbs and processes the medication might be slightly different depending on the tablet size.
Please do talk to a doctor before making any changes to the way you take medication, Ellie- that way, you can be sure that the dosage is correct for your needs.
Stay safe!
ella
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Re: Winter Watch Party Dec 2024
@Amy22 @eylah I'm so sorry you won't be able to attend because of Netflix. We have another watch party happening next Sunday (22nd) and will make sure we'll run it on a platform which you don't need to sign up to (e.g BBC, 40D, ITVX) Sending hugs!
Sending hugs! ella
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Re: Feeling low and need a hug
Sorry to hear your evenings not been the best again, I hope you have a better weekend, I can relate quite a bit, I missed the chat thread too and had a harder year but hopefully for both of us it will get better from here and next year is a good one. Im here if you need anything.
