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Support. Please anybody?

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LowestLow · 29/06/2025 22:01

Hello. I know that I'm asking for a lot from strangers, but could I please have some support on here, if anybody is able to spare any?

I will be there for anybody if you are also having a hard time.

I have love to spare if anybody else is struggling. I wanted to post this on MH but need it to disappear.

I'm not sleeping & I'm so stressed. I am having online counseling once a week (& they say that my anxiety & depression is off the scale) it's not really helping like I thought that it would, although I'm still grateful that I'm able to have it. It's making me talk about things & I don't want to talk about things.

I'm sorry but I really need to be vague. Next Monday, the 7th, I may be losing contact with my children.

I can't bare this pain. I'm trying so hard to hang on.

Please, is anybody able to be around & post every now & then until the 7th, just so that I don't feel so alone?

We can talk about anything, distraction, if anybody wants to talk about anything?

I have been on here for 10 years but this is a new name.

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Jigaliga · 30/06/2025 06:48

How are you doing this morning OP? I suggested Finch because it really helped me when I was going through a similar period. Its like a tamagotchi you nurture, and it also has an anxiety first aid kit with guided breathing and anchoring exercises etc. But totally understand its maybe not what you need right now.

Im here. Its a beautiful morning, and i slept really well last night. Going to force myself to have some breakfast (trying to build the habit).

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LowestLow · 30/06/2025 06:54

Jigaliga Thank you, it sounds really good. I will definitely keep it in mind & I'm glad that it's helped you, I don't know anybody in Real Life! Who's struggled with things so it's always good to hear of ideas that may help.

I also need to start a breakfast habit! What are you having?
It's extremely hot here, I'm sat in my room with the fan on slowly going through the washing.

Thank you MiloMinderbinder925

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Jigaliga · 30/06/2025 07:00

I try to make eggs but sometimes I just have a Huel shake, which is what im doing today!

Sorting through the washing is a good way to start the day. Sometimes those repetitive physical tasks actually feel very comforting and meditative.

This evening I find out whether I've been longlisted for a competition!!

Jigaliga · 30/06/2025 07:03

Forgot to ask: did you get any sleep last night?

MissAndrey · 30/06/2025 07:12

Who is taking your children?

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LowestLow · 30/06/2025 07:16

Jigaliga Oh what's the competition? That's exiting!
No, I didn't really sleep but it wasn't too bad.

MissAndrey They will be safe & cared for.

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MissAndrey · 30/06/2025 07:18

But why?

RabbitsRock · 30/06/2025 07:21

MissAndrey not sure OP can say why

MissAndrey · 30/06/2025 07:29

RabbitsRock · 30/06/2025 07:21

MissAndrey not sure OP can say why

Why not? I've not asked for any identifying information.

Jigaliga · 30/06/2025 07:31

MissAndrey · 30/06/2025 07:29

Why not? I've not asked for any identifying information.

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Its not really any of our business is it?!

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LowestLow · 30/06/2025 07:43

I don't want to say.
And I don't actually think that I'm allowed to say, seeing as this could end up in the press etc.

Anyway, it's a complicated situation & I have just found out that I get extra time with one of my children today, so today will be good for me/my childSmile

(It's a constant state on anxiety, wondering when I will next be allowed to see them/if at all)

Now I have a reason to get dressed/showered etc today.

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YesHonestly · 30/06/2025 08:05

Morning OP, I hope you have a lovely time today x

MrsRandallFraser · 30/06/2025 08:27

Between DP, DS and a wasp that is still fighting to get into the bedroom, unfortunately I didn’t have a great night’s sleep but oh well!

It’s supposed to get up to about 30 today 🥵 so will be trying to keep cool all day, what’s it like where you are?

I hope you have a lovely day with your DC.

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LowestLow · 30/06/2025 08:46

MrsRandallFraser Oh no! Disrupted night for you all then. I spent about 20 minutes trying to get 3 fly's out of the kitchen before shutting the door last night.

It's really hot here today & tomorrow. We will be ok with the fans on & shut the curtains.

Thank you YesHonestly Very kind of you.

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Eldermileniummam · 30/06/2025 10:16

LowestLow · 29/06/2025 22:27

Oh that sounds lovely, Eldermileniummam What did you have to eat? What sort of work do you do?

We just had some beef and lamb with salad and invited my parents and brother as they live close by.

I'm a lawyer but have had a difficult time with work recently. I've been doing the job 20 years so I can do it but I feel like a bit of a failure as I'm currently off sick with stress which I've never done but I think I needed the time.

Your situation sounds very difficult OP but I hope you have a good them with your child today. Let us know how it goes.

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LowestLow · 30/06/2025 15:37

Thank you Eldermileniummam. We had a lovely day together.

I've had no experience with lawyers until just recently & it's not been positive, but I do know that they work incredibly hard at what they do & that it's not an easy job.

I'm sorry to hear that it's difficult for you right now, you deserve that time off just to recharge, & I sincerely hope that it helps you to feel more on top of everything.

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YesHonestly · 30/06/2025 18:03

I’ve been thinking about you today OP, I’m really pleased you had a good day 😊

Eldermileniummam · 30/06/2025 18:11

LowestLow · 30/06/2025 15:37

Thank you Eldermileniummam. We had a lovely day together.

I've had no experience with lawyers until just recently & it's not been positive, but I do know that they work incredibly hard at what they do & that it's not an easy job.

I'm sorry to hear that it's difficult for you right now, you deserve that time off just to recharge, & I sincerely hope that it helps you to feel more on top of everything.

Thanks OP. I probably don't work in an area that has anything to do with what you're dealing with if that helps! It's very corporate. Do you have a lawyer yourself who has helped you?

I'm glad you had a nice day.

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LowestLow · 30/06/2025 18:30

No, Eldermileniummam I spoke to several for a while, but they aren't helping me. I'm sure that you are one of the nice ones, you are being nice to me & that's all that mattersSmile

Thank you YesHonestly. How was your day?

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YesHonestly · 30/06/2025 18:37

It’s been very lazy! Far too hot to do anything today so I’ve just pottered around really

I’m on summer break from uni (I’m a mature student) and had so many plans to decorate/deep clean and so far I’ve done nothing 😂

Have you got anything nice and peaceful planned for this evening?

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LowestLow · 30/06/2025 19:32

YesHonestly I think it's great when people are mature students! What are you studying?

No, I'm just trying to control my thoughts. I've got 'Two and a half men' on but I'm not really watching it, I have one of my support people phoning me later.

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YesHonestly · 30/06/2025 20:11

Social work. I hope I can be one of the good ones.

Do you get on with your support worker? They can be invaluable x

Jigaliga · 30/06/2025 20:16

Hope you get a good night's sleep tonight OP.
Do you know the Stories from the Village of Nothing Much podcast?

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LowestLow · 30/06/2025 20:19

YesHonestly I don't have a support worker, I call them my support people as it's on my safety plan to call them when I'm struggling.

I used to be a Support worker though & I hope that I made a difference to the people who I was working with!

Jigaliga No, I've never listened to a podcast. Are they good?

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