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    Anch0r33Anch0r33 Posts: 1,201 Wise Owl
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    For those who don't have the words or it feels like too much to type lots, leave a heart rating!

    (Pic description -

    Mental Health Check in (picture of a rat)

    Red heart - I'm doing great!
    Yellow heart - I'm doing good
    Orange heart - I'm doing okay
    Blue heart - I'm starting to struggle
    Purple heart - I'm having a really hard time
    Black heart - I'm in a really bad place

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    If you find it easier writing out the colour, that's absolutely okay too :) do what you need to do for yourself. And if you want to explain your reasoning, you're welcome to do that too <3

    Reposting this so people don't have to go back to page 1!
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    Anch0r33Anch0r33 Posts: 1,201 Wise Owl
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    Past UserPast User Recovering🥀 LondonPosts: 0 Just got here
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    Past UserPast User Definition of a mental mess and a certified lost cause :) EnglandPosts: 0 Just got here
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    GreenTeaGreenTea Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
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    Anch0r33Anch0r33 Posts: 1,201 Wise Owl
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    independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 8,615 Legendary Poster
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    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
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    Past UserPast User Definition of a mental mess and a certified lost cause :) EnglandPosts: 0 Just got here
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    SienaSiena Posts: 15,499 Skive's The Limit
    🤍 i don’t know how I’m feeling
    “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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    GreenTeaGreenTea Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
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    GreenTeaGreenTea Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
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    Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,107 Part of The Furniture
    Orange for me! I am here for you all though <3
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    SkyeSkye Posts: 103 The Mix Convert
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    Won't you come over and watch the stars with me?

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    Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,107 Part of The Furniture
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    Hi @Skye

    Sorry to hear you are starting to struggle :/

    Is there anything you would like to talk to us about? :)
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    SkyeSkye Posts: 103 The Mix Convert
    Hey @Laura_tigger82

    It's just that my emotions are all over the place and I'm feeling very overwhelmed by alot of things. Too many things are happening at the same time and I can't focus on just one thing and it's stressing me out
    Won't you come over and watch the stars with me?

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    JoeJoe Moderator, Staff Posts: 26 Boards Initiate
    @Skye welcome back! Thank you for sharing with us, I wonder what you have done in the past when things have started to feel like this?

    I am sure other have feel like this at the moment or will do in the future so be might help to hear how you cope.
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    Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,107 Part of The Furniture
    Hey @Skye

    Thanks for your response. I am really sorry to hear you are having a difficult time.

    In addition to what @Joe asked, I am wondering if you would like to expand on what is making you feel this way?

    Are things just generally starting to feel chaotic? If so, could you slow down, focus on yourself and do some grounding and meditation activities?

    If it is that you have a lot to do, could you write a list for yourself? I often find that lists put things into perspective and allow me to focus on one task at a time.

    We are here for you and we care about you :3
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    Millicento_Millicento_ Posts: 35 Boards Initiate
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    Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,107 Part of The Furniture
    Sorry to hear you are struggling @Millicento_ <3

    We are here for you :)
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    SkyeSkye Posts: 103 The Mix Convert
    @joe generally when I feel overwhelmed by too many things at once I try to focus on finishing thing at a time. that's when I have many things to do at once but this time it's more like Im overwhelmed by having too many emotions at once. My mind keeps on thinking and overthinking till the point everything becomes one huge mess. And I don't really know how to deal with my emotions

    @laura_tigger82 thank you so much. The feeling is quite general. You know when at times you start feeling all these things you have been holding in for so long its kind of like that. I had some hardships this year and things aren't really good right now and having so many intrusive thoughts aren't helping much.

    I used the orange heart and the blue one because things aren't so bad yet. But as each day goes by everything get worse. Emotions keeps piling up and I don't know any healthy ways to let them out.

    I know I'm being very vague and general but I don't really know to explain this- feeling too much at once. It could be because of spiraling of bpd that Im feeling this way.
    Won't you come over and watch the stars with me?

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    DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 7,794 Master Poster
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    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
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    Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,107 Part of The Furniture
    I'm sorry to hear you are starting to struggle @Skye :/

    I think you have done the best thing as you have already identified you are starting to struggle.

    It is okay to not always understand why you are starting to struggle <3

    The most important thing is identifying who and what can support you when you are starting to struggle.

    Are you able to write a list of maybe 5-10 things that usually help you when you are starting to struggle? :)

    For me, this would include things such as talking to people I trust, colouring, writing how I feel, listening to music that makes me happy or that I can relate to, going for relaxing walks in my local area, having a warm bath/shower, reading a book, watching a comfort television programme (such as The Simpsons), having a warm drink and getting plenty of sleep.
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    Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,107 Part of The Furniture
    I'm sorry to hear you are struggling @Zay :/

    We are always here for you if you need anything! Sending you hugs <3
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    JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,309 Part of The Furniture
    💛 Just about 'good' I think. Listening to some chill music and trying to pace myself today.
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
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    Past UserPast User Recovering🥀 LondonPosts: 0 Just got here
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    Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,107 Part of The Furniture
    Keep going @Mike. If you need anything, you know where we are. Hopefully, the music and pacing will help though :3
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