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    Past UserPast User Posts: 976 Part of The Mix Family
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    MochanMochan Posts: 65 Boards Initiate
    Hi @Meggles. It's great to hear that you showered today. How did it make you feel? In the last several days, what made you feel as though you don't deserve to shower?
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    FranFran Posts: 118 The Mix Convert
    Hey @Meggles,
    How do you feel? has anything changed?
    The final semester at uni can be extremely hard and it's absolutely understandable to feel this way! Definitely talking about that with a counsellor would be a good idea; any news about the waiting list? have you managed to get an appointment?

    - Fran
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    SienaSiena Posts: 15,497 Skive's The Limit
    I hope you're doing okay Meggles & hope your meds are maybe starting to helping you

    Take care
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
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    Past UserPast User Posts: 976 Part of The Mix Family
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    RileyRiley Moderator Posts: 991 Part of The Mix Family
    Hey Meggles,

    It's great to hear that you're being more open with how you're feeling and that your medication is making a difference. I think it's understandable that opening up would make you feel vulnerable but I hope you start to feel better about it soon. You mentioned that you don't feel like you can find support now that you're looking for it, is there anything specific going on that makes you feel that way? I hope you have an enjoyable weekend!

    - Riley
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    FranFran Posts: 118 The Mix Convert
    Hey Meggles!!
    It's great you are accepting the idea of getting some help!! It's a brave decision and it could really change your life and present feelings and help you feel better.

    Why do you have difficulties in finding some kind of help? What kind of help are you specifically looking for? Is there anyone you could talk to to ask for an advice about some professionals you could contact? (your GP could give you some therapists' names for example; some friends or acquaintances could do the same, based on their personal experience).
    In the meanwhile, hope you are enjoying your weekend and that it's helping you feeling better for a while.

    - Fran
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    PositiveAuraPositiveAura Posts: 150 Helping Hand
    Hey @Meggles

    It's great to hear from you again to let us know how you are doing.

    It's a good step that you have become a lot more open and are more aware of your feelings. Yes, this can make us feel vulnerable but that's why it takes so much strength to be open and honest.

    It sounds like you are taking charge of how you are feeling and doing what is best for you, like going to your parents and looking for any other help.

    This is great because it shows you're understanding yourself and what you need.

    I hope you've had a good weekend there and it's given you what you needed. Perhaps a clear head for the week can help you on your search for the help you are looking for. Like Fran has mentioned above, has your GP been able to give you any advice on this? They can signpost you to so many different places and should be able to give you the best options.

    -PositiveAura :)
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    *BananaMonkey**BananaMonkey* Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Hey Meggles :heart:

    Just checking in to see how you're doing? Sorry to hear about you and your boyfriend breaking up.

    We are here if you wanna chat about things,

    Sending *hug*s :heart:
    " And everywhere I am, there you'll be, your love made me make it through, oh I owe so much to you "
    " So I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing, thanks for all the joy they're bringing, who can live without it, I ask in all honestly what would life be? Without a song or a dance, what are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me "
    '' It's a beautiful day and I can't stop myself from smiling "
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    PositiveAuraPositiveAura Posts: 150 Helping Hand
    Hi @Meggles

    ​I'm sorry to hear about your relationship and I hope you are ok during this tough time. Now that it has been a few days, how are you feeling?

    ​I can imagine that your thoughts and feelings are all over the place right now but give it some time and it will get better. Talking about it can help this and like @*BananaMonkey* has said, we are here to talk and help with anything that may be on your mind.

    ​There are some things you can do to distract you and help you heal from the break-up too. Find those things you love doing and focus on those. Focus on yourself and put all that energy into other areas of your life. You're strong enough to get through it as much as it may hurt now.

    ​Sending you positive vibes...

    -PostiveAura:rainbow2:
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    SienaSiena Posts: 15,497 Skive's The Limit
    Meggles wrote: »
    I can't do this anymore.

    :( anything gotten worse or triggered you?
    One thing I have learnt is that we can cope long after we thought we couldn’t.
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
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    MirabelleMirabelle Posts: 1,020 Wise Owl
    Hey Meggles, try some from my list I've put together for you.

    Have a pillow fight with the wall.
    Write your feelings on paper then rip it up.
    Crush an empty plastic soda bottle - yell at it, tell it why you are angry, hurt, upset, etc.
    Get a paper plate and decorate it with markers, stickers, words, images, what ever that expresses your pain and sadness and when you're done, rip it all up.
    Clap your hands til they sting.
    Splash your face with cold water.
    Make origami to occupy your hands.
    Go 'people watching'. Sit at a caff, have a cuppa tea and watch people.
    Allow yourself to cry; crying is a healthy release of emotion.

    These are only a few coping methods, but there are many more.
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    FranFran Posts: 118 The Mix Convert
    Meggles wrote: »
    I can't do this anymore.

    How do you feel? I'm sorry for what you are going through and I really hope for things to improve as soon as possible! Remember that you are not alone and that you can feel free to express whatever thought you are actually having! We're all here to listen and talk, it's a safe place :heart:
    I think @Mirabelle's advice is great! I'd like to add "going for a long walk/run, depending on your preferences": it can help you pause your thoughts and just enjoy some time in the open air!

    - Fran
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