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  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    amy02 wrote: »
    Well done @eylah we're so proud of you <3

    thankyou im trying. <3
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    had a bath not feeling myself rn but doing my best im feeling very sleepy.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    ive tried having a bath to try do something nice for myself but its hard. i had a bath did my hair but gave up after that.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,693 Boards Guru
    Well done @eylah youre doing really well even though it might not feel like it right now. Big big hugs 🫂
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    AnonymousToe wrote: »
    Well done @eylah youre doing really well even though it might not feel like it right now. Big big hugs 🫂

    appreciate you sm thankyou <3.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    just ordered iphone 16 plus bc i feel awful and felt like i needed to. 😅
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • ebyrne556ebyrne556 Inactive Posts: 1,232 Wise Owl
    eylah wrote: »
    just ordered iphone 16 plus bc i feel awful and felt like i needed to. 😅

    Ohh I saw the advert for it looks great
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  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    ebyrne556 wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    just ordered iphone 16 plus bc i feel awful and felt like i needed to. 😅

    Ohh I saw the advert for it looks great

    i got it in pink its so pretty.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    i took my meds for first time in weeks idk why im crying bc of it 😅😭😆. need to keep doing positive stuff lol.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    i bought two new winter coats bc when i move i wont be able to spoil myself just remember they coming tmr 😅.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • Orchid059Orchid059 Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 390 Listening Ear
    eylah wrote: »
    i took my meds for first time in weeks idk why im crying bc of it 😅😭😆. need to keep doing positive stuff lol.

    You should be so proud of yourself @eylah- you are doing so well <3
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    i went out and sat by river was rly nice but nerve wracking bc went by myself and dont like going out by myself.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    just had phone call that will be starting therapy. ah
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    im 3 days sh free idk but im proud of myself bc its so hard to find a way out of this cycle but im trying.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    ive eaten a full meal im surprised bc its been so long.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    i struggle with food etc and feelings but im cooking a big meal tonight ah im making either spaghetti bolognaise or pasta bolognaise and garlic bread so anxious but proud of myself 🙂
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    made dinner but meh win win situation? 😅
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    i did a hair mask and face mask instead of turning to ways that are unsafe proud of myself 🙂
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    gonna try and go for a walk to make myself feel better and to get some shopping.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • abbie1235abbie1235 Posts: 25 Boards Initiate
    eylah wrote: »
    i did a hair mask and face mask instead of turning to ways that are unsafe proud of myself 🙂

    you should be proud of yourself eylah, im glad you were able to distract yourself with someone positive. Im wondering how you are feeling now?
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    abbie1235 wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    i did a hair mask and face mask instead of turning to ways that are unsafe proud of myself 🙂

    you should be proud of yourself eylah, im glad you were able to distract yourself with someone positive. Im wondering how you are feeling now?

    hey abi im glad i kept myself safe but it was a struggle hru?❤️
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • abbie1235abbie1235 Posts: 25 Boards Initiate
    it can be difficult when your thoughts are telling you something else but im glad you were able to, did you get anything nice from shopping?

    im good thank you:)
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    im so glad your ok ❤️

    im only going waitrose abt 7pm bc im to tired to go into town! im glad i didnt hurt myself bc its such a set back thankyou 🫶🏻❤️
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • abbie1235abbie1235 Posts: 25 Boards Initiate
    ahh that's understandable, its good that you're still going tho hopefully you get everything you need.
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    well im back at 0days so thats fun but wont post that here bc supposed to be a positive thread lol. im safe
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    i went into a kebab shop by myself bc i was hungry but was so scared bc of fears of going into places bc of trauma but i did it and got my meal and had a cry but that was so positive 🙂
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • abbie1235abbie1235 Posts: 25 Boards Initiate
    Sorry to hear you were struggling yesterday, remember in recovery there will ups and downs but you are doing so well and making good progress from what I can see from this thread. Try not to beat yourself up too much for this relapse and focus your energy into using your distractions again next time the thoughts creep in. You got this eylah and we will be here to listen and support you throughout <3

    Well done for going to the kebab shop too that’s really positive step! You should be really proud of yourself, it’s normal to struggle with something like that but you stuck with it and kept going which is great:)
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    aw thankyou abi it means a lot ❤️
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • eylaheylah Posts: 7,973 Master Poster
    im feeling rly crap today but i just brushed my hair and now making a pizza.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • Sian321Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 1,601 Extreme Poster
    @eylah , sending you the biggest hug. I'm so pleased to hear that you went to the kebab shop even though it felt scary, and that today you're caring for yourself and cooking yummy food too. It takes immense energy to do these things and show up for ourselves when we're hurting, and I just think this positive recovery thread is such a beautiful record of self-compassion, even when recovery isn't linear. You're wonderful, Eylah <3


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