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- 4y
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- 4y
It sounds like you have a lot of responsibilities, and props to you for working so hard! Having so many commitments and toxic energy in your life eventually becomes a lot to handle. You deserve to take care of yourself ❤️ I’ve recently distanced myself from people that made me feel bad and I realized that there’s nothing wrong with reducing the amount of commitments I have (I get so anxious and tired JUST from attending school). I would encourage you to evaluate what is important to you in your life. Do you actually like your program? Do you like being a TA and an outreach coordinator? If these activities bring no value to you, or if they’re currently causing you more harm than good, what’s the point of doing them? I believe you’re more capable than you say you are, but you’re allowed to take a break or cut down on your responsibilities. You would still achieve so much! Also, regarding your friend, I’m sorry to say that she doesn’t sound like too great of a friend if she’s hurting you like that. I’m proud of you for standing up for yourself, and even though you say you aren’t good at doing so I think the fact that you try proves you can! If people react negatively and attack you even more that’s a reflection of their issues, not you. Let go of what doesn’t let you grow ❤️❤️❤️ PS sorry this is super long, I just want you to know I understand you’re going through a tough time right now, and you CAN feel better!!!
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- 4y
I cried reading this comment. Thank you and you’re right. I have to cut down on things and that includes people. Thank you for this ❤️
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- 4y
@cmac1339 Aw that’s so sweet, I’m so happy I could help ☺️ it’ll all be okay. the fact that you recognize what you need/want to do is one step done. Be kind to yourself while working through the next step! And if you need encouragement you’ve got me and the rest of this app anytime ❤️
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- 21w
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- 10w
I’m really depressed and lately life has been really really bad. Everyday, it’s like something horrible happens and my mind tries to make me forget it. My family life isn’t that great and everything is super tough for me. It’s like when I get better I go like a million steps back. I ended up doing something bad today:ended up becoming aggressive to myself and caused some ouchies) it hurt a lot and right now I’m really stressed and have been for a while. My mental well being has been extremely bad these days. I have obsessive compulsive disorder but for me it’s decently strong so it’s hard to contain, Complex-trauma, depression, and possibly ADHD. It’s an awful mix. My life is a living hell everyday. I’m not sure how much longer I can keep lying to myself to Myself that I’m getting better when in reality I’m in so much pain, it’s like I’m barely doing anything at all. Please, help, I’ve been acting not like myself. I want to live, even though it’s extremely difficult too and I rather much not be here, but people are counting on me and I don’t want to fail them. How can I convince myself to stay a little longer when I am fully burnt out from trying to get better? I’m in so much pain. I don’t know how to even deal with it. I’m so lost, I might lose it more, and I’m scared for myself. I feel like I don’t even deserve help. I’m so mentally unwell I can’t even think correctly. I hate everything and just want to sleep forever and ever. I’m so numb to it all. I don’t feel anything anymore.
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- 9w
For context: ive been diagnosed with arfid. But my brain refuses to accept it and that i don’t have an issue with eating. So this past weekend has been anything but chill. Today felt like the tip of the iceberg. My mom called me out for having an irrational fear of food textures, food appearances, and smells i find distasteful and told me i just let myself get too carried away by the “what if” “could be” “might be” “looks like/smells like/tastes like..” thoughts. I just have to get over it essentially and stop giving it too much meaning. Its ridiculous. I was taken aback cos we weren’t even talking about food to begin with and it just sort of came up with her. Still in disbelief and so frustrated. Seriously thinking about just isolating myself and not talk to anyone about anything cos i don’t know what to do anymore.
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