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Sending so many hugs and strength your way @Siena
You’re doing so well to try and stay safe and to keep going. Can you let us know how things are feeling this morning and if you feel like you can keep yourself safe?
Do you have any plans today and for the rest of this week to keep yourself busy?
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Keep reaching out @Siena, you're not alone in this.
I'm hearing how last night was a tough one for you - you've done so well to reach out. We would always recommend getting some medical attention for things like this but I'm hearing that you don't want to go to A&E or the walk-in centre today as you're going to work. Remember you can always call NHS 111 to get some medical advice, or you could even pop into your local pharmacy to speak to them.
We're all here for you
It sounds like a good idea to go along and get it checked out @Siena - you're doing all the right things in looking after yourself. Sending lots of hugs
Just echoing what @amy02 has said @Chloe234, you're doing so well to keep reaching out for support - and it's 100% okay to ask for adjustments for your exams. It's not special treatment - you're going through so much and so it wouldn't be fair otherwise.
When you say your urges have been getting worse, can you let us know if these are self-harm urges? It sounds really difficult to be experiencing those thoughts.
I think I've shared this before, but the organisation Mind has a great article with some tips on coping with urges to SH. There are also apps like Calm Harm and distrACT with tips and techniques on coping with SH that you might like to look into.
Keep reaching out for support and remember you're not alone
@Chloe234 I wouldn’t say that’s ‘special treatment’, it’s just school trying to stop you from being at a disadvantage because of the horrible stuff going on
Yeah SH urges
- She needs to provide her info for me to claim student finance
- I spent less than £10 on something
- I opened a drawer and her precariously balanced hoard had an avalanche. “What have you done?”
Shes just so negative about everything and it makes me feel miserable
We don't feel that way at all @Chloe234 - you're not selfish and you don't talk too much. You are such a kind and supportive person and we love having you as part of our community in chats and on the boards. It's okay if you're more talkative than others - it's a group environment so the dynamics can change day to day. Everyone has the opportunity to chip in but sometimes others might prefer to take a backseat. However you prefer engaging, that's totally okay.
How are you doing this morning @IainJammyboy? We're all here if you'd like to chat. Sending a virtual hug your way too