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26 Apr 2022 07:48 PM
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27 Apr 2022 08:20 AM
27 Apr 2022 08:20 AM
Yes it certainly is a self protection mechanism @creative_writer I have felt that so often myself. I think trauma puts up those barriers for us as we are very well aware of what life can throw at us and are always on high alert because of it. It is a hard one to deal with. ...and talking about trauma is even harder. We do not disclose this to many because it is so personal and so hard but your are right - trauma is often more common than we realise.
27 Apr 2022 09:57 PM
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27 Apr 2022 10:18 PM
27 Apr 2022 10:18 PM
Hey @creative_writer 💗 I have always found SANE helpcentre to be amazing so I am glad you called them. Those feelings you have are really hard to get on top of Hon. Can you pinpoint what is making you feel trapped and confused? Sometimes it is just our lives as a whole but if we can break it down and 'name' what is happening we can often find ways to deal with each part separately. I find trying to deal with such big emotions really hard but once I can separate what is happening in my mind then it becomes easier to deal with.
28 Apr 2022 03:39 PM
28 Apr 2022 03:39 PM
28 Apr 2022 05:18 PM
28 Apr 2022 05:18 PM
Hearing you @creative_writer MI is hard enough with everything else on top of that. Just take it as it comes Hon, do what you can and rest if you need. Sometimes are bodies tell us well before we acknowledge it what we need.
28 Apr 2022 09:47 PM
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29 Apr 2022 12:03 PM
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29 Apr 2022 01:32 PM
29 Apr 2022 01:32 PM
Hi there @creative_writer,
It sounds like you're sitting with a lot of heavy thoughts and feelings this afternoon. I know you said that you don't want to call anyone because you might cry, but I'm wondering if crying might not be such a bad thing? Would you be open to giving a support line a call?
29 Apr 2022 02:36 PM
29 Apr 2022 02:36 PM
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Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
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We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.
Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
Get In Touch With Us
We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.