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I'm just tired
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Thank you for letting us know you're safe
We're here for you Chloe and you have people who will try to catch you if you fall, including us. I wanted to ask what kind of support you have at the moment if you feel okay sharing? I'm aware you've been through quite a lot particularly in the last week that must've brought up so many different emotions. I hope you can lean on the people around you. Try and give yourself the same care and energy you would give to others. You deserve it Chloe, I promise you
I'm sorry you're not able to go for a surf today
What are you up to today now you're home alone? Do you have any favourite self-care activities you could do? My favourite is turning my phone off, putting on a comfort film (How to train your dragon obviously!), and having some yummy snacks or a hot cuppa.
The online CBT CAMHS have recommended sounds good, what do you think? It's a shame the supporter was off sick last week and you're not finding it's helpful atm. When would you next be able to check in with her? Do you think you would be able to discuss with her why you think it's not working at the moment? I'm also so proud of you for starting to talk to college Chloe. That's a huge step and it takes so much courage to open up like that. After half term I hope you'll be able to keep talking to them so they can support you
I just started watched Lost!! What episode are you on, I’m on episode 4
Ah I love Lost I watched it twice! There's so many episodes will definitely keep you busy and it's a pretty good background watch. I'm glad you had your sister was with you last night. Did you end up going to mcdonalds and doing a food shop? It can be so comforting to spend time with our closest people, whether you're doing anything or nothing at all. Just being in the company of someone else can make a difference!
That's lovely she checked in but I hear you when you say you're struggling to open up to her as you haven't met her. It can be hard to build a connection and trust over the phone. Booking a room at the college in November sounds like a good plan Chloe and might give you something to work towards. It's great she's told you she'll be calling next week as well so you can have that scheduled in.
I'm hearing how frustrating that is that she keeps calling it "low mood". Have you spoken to her about how you feel when she calls it that or are you waiting until you meet her to say that too? Hopefully you'll be able to build more of a connection with her when you meet her in person and it might work a bit more for you. Sending you hugs Chloe
I hear you Chloe but it's so good how self-aware you are and you have an idea of how you may react. If you do shut down that's okay. Will you be having many in-person sessions with her? If so you might be able to build that bond and get a bit more comfortable with her over time!
It's also really good you're aware you may get attached. I wonder if there are any signs you could look out for that usually indicate you might be getting attached. Being able to recognise these signs early might help you to but barriers in place to prevent you from getting too reliant. What do you think?
It sounds like you have some good options then Chloe that's pretty positive! How are you feeling about the intense CBT therapist? It's really great they're waiting until you're ready. Sounds like you've got people in your corner who genuinely care about you, that's amazing! That sounds like a really good way to transition as well having Alice there at the start. You'll have someone with you that you'll have already built a bond with.
I hear you that it's hard to set barriers when the only way really is to turn around and get rid of the support. That's the last thing we want to happen Chloe because you really do deserve the support. At least in this case you have a bit of an idea of what'll happen in the future. It sounds like you won't just be passed on from Alice to the CBT therapist. Instead, there will be a transition where you'll have both for a bit. I'm sure this will make the transition a lot smoother and you'll be able to manage your expectations a bit more.