Mental health support thread.

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EvilPixie Nov 2024 9:55am, 26 Nov 2024 59,623 posts	0 EvilPixie Morning all I’ve had a quick flick back I’ve thought it a few times and have read a bit and think I suffer from most of the things associated with perfectionism. The low self esteem, all or nothing, procrastination, high expectations etc all make sense and link back to childhood. I believe this is why I find it very hard to stick to things as I expect results straight away and if not I’m failing so why bother. Anyone else any experience of similar?
MaT.T Nov 2024 11:57am, 26 Nov 2024 10,086 posts	0 MaT.T Definitely EP. Knowing isn't helping me though. The habits are hard to shift. The trauma often feels too deep. Since stopping consuming toxins and running, figuratively and literally, to cover up my suffering and being aware of the roots it has become very raw. Today is a difficult day. It will pass.
EvilPixie Nov 2024 12:40pm, 26 Nov 2024 59,627 posts	0 EvilPixie Nice to know we aren’t alone
MaT.T Nov 2024 2:14pm, 27 Nov 2024 10,101 posts	0 MaT.T I'm struggling and, I think, happy to be so. I shared at morning circle this morning that I just want to be myself away from everybody, family and the community. It was against the tone of all is love. Though I agree. But I can't see how if you have a heart full of love for all beings you can't suffer. One of the guys said that he had read depression was a result of being inactive. The way to beat it is to do. I disagree. Doing is suppressing. Keeping busy, consuming toxins, chasing. I don't do any of these things anymore and my suffering is raw. When busy and on drugs, alcohol, running 100 miles a week I told everyone, and believed, that I was OK, carried no trauma or suffering and was sure all would be OK despite getting frustrated, campaigning against, the inequalities and suffering of Mother Earth and all her beings. Now my truth is that it won't be OK. Mother Earth will be OK, she has been before, will be again. I don't think humans will though and that makes me sad as, despite or because of our flaws, I quite like us. Plus all the other species. I think we are so flawed that even the selfless love offered by the most enlightened, compassionate, of people will ultimately not be enough, will be corrupted. And I need to be away from people because I am, I become, as corrupted, sinful as anyone, or become aware that I am, when around humans for any amount of time so that doesn't help the situation. Where my brain is. I know it's a miracle to be alive and that should be enough. It's not. Breakdown or breakthrough? 🤷‍♀️
Grast_girl Nov 2024 5:05pm, 27 Nov 2024 3,194 posts	0 Grast_girl Sounds insightful to me @MaT.T, although I'm still at the stage of ignoring everything probably burning down around us. No idea what the solution is. I don't think we'll go completely extinct as a species, we're too resourceful for that, but we might not be quite the same every again. Other species will probably be/have already been hit harder.
MaT.T Dec 2024 7:49pm, 20 Dec 2024 10,163 posts	0 MaT.T Reaching out to everyone. How are your hearts in this moment? I am logging off after Sunday but please don't suffer in silence f you're struggling over Christmas. @fetcheveryone am I right in thinking there is usually a special thread for anyone who may be feeling lonely or struggling? In fact and it's probably not conventional but I'm happy to share my mobile number via fmail if anyone feels they may need to talk to somebody neutral at any point. I'm not trained to counsel but am a good listener. Big love x
lammo Dec 2024 7:50pm, 20 Dec 2024 12,912 posts	0 lammo You’re a good person, thank you
fetcheveryone Dec 2024 8:18pm, 20 Dec 2024 31,419 posts	0 fetcheveryone @MaT.T we have a Christmas Day thread, which I’ve typically pointed people towards as a place to be on the day. But also I think this thread is useful for anyone who is struggling with festive- related difficulties. Thank you for raising it.
Merry Lip Gloss Dec 2024 8:24pm, 20 Dec 2024 79,242 posts	0 Merry Lip Gloss Hope everyone is doing fine. Been feeling a bit low these last two weeks but hopefully it’s just a small set back as since retirement I’ve being doing so well. Still on the citalopram.
MaT.T Dec 2024 8:34pm, 20 Dec 2024 10,164 posts	0 MaT.T fetcheveryone wrote:@MaT.T we have a Christmas Day thread, which I’ve typically pointed people towards as a place to be on the day. But also I think this thread is useful for anyone who is struggling with festive- related difficulties. Thank you for raising it. Thank you 🙏 I'm doing OK LG but has been a rough year overall. I don't take anything but do have a counsellor on speed dial. As difficult as it is I like to feel the lows as I find it helps me heal. This years lows have been the hardest ever though. Big love and blessings to you, you are in my prayers, may you feel more level very soon 🙏