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18-11-2022 11:55 AM
18-11-2022 11:55 AM
New life
Hi all just a quick update. I am on day 5 of detox and am doing well. Have decided that I don't need a label I just have trauma. I am going back to work next Wednesday and am looking at a new place today.
Mood is stabilising though woke up a bit blah this morning.
So much happening right now.
Hope everyone is doing well. Xxx
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18-11-2022 12:14 PM
18-11-2022 12:14 PM
Re: New life
WOW @Sirine That is a lot on. Hope you find yourself a place to live and going back to to work 'works'...lol. Accepting or rejecting of labels can have a powerful impact on how we think about ourselves, so it is wonderful you are embracing a healthful proactive approach.
Good Luck with the detoxing, that is a huge step too. I tend to need to go slow with change at the moment, but have dealt with a lot of rapid change in the past. It can work sometimes for a completely fresh start. Also gently bently with the trauma as it can be pesky. Let us know how it all pans out.
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18-11-2022 12:19 PM
18-11-2022 12:19 PM
Re: New life
Hi there @Sirine
Sounds good to me! You definitely don't need a label if you don't want one. Labels are 'done' to us by a clinical model of care. That's fine if people do want a label. They can be helpful in many ways. But for some people they aren't helpful but ARE hindering. I have been diagnosed with anxiety. Sometimes I choose to say this to people. It's helpful for eg when I talk to my mum about mental health issues. It helps her understand my symptoms are real and 'diagnosiable' by a medical professional. This is the model she understands. Having a diagnosis has been helpful in that my GP could prescribe medication for me which has helped a lot.
I bet it feels good to clarify those things to yourself as well as the detox!
Hope you have a great day!
Hanami
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18-11-2022 06:00 PM
18-11-2022 06:00 PM
Re: New life
Hi @Sirine ,
I've been thinking of you.
Thank you for updating us and letting us know how you are going.
We are with you all the way. I acknowledge detox is not easy, but you are such an inspiration in my eyes.
It sounds like it's onwards and upwards.
tyme
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18-11-2022 06:12 PM
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18-11-2022 06:15 PM
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18-11-2022 06:21 PM
18-11-2022 06:21 PM
Re: New life
@tyme aaawwww I'm so glad I found this forum. Let's see what the new week holds.
Have a great weekend hun.
Xxx
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18-11-2022 06:23 PM
18-11-2022 06:23 PM
Re: New life
Hey @Sirine
Glad to hear you're making changes for you. Change can be hard, but rewarding when reached. I have found your post very though provoking for a little self reflection and very inspirational 💜
How did you go with the new place? Suitable??
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18-11-2022 06:32 PM
18-11-2022 06:32 PM
Re: New life
@Sunshineandsea the place is small so will have to get creative but it's long term rental I don't want to move again. It's so stressful and I just can't deal with realestate agents anymore. This unit is basically a retirement thing. I just want somewhere safe and secure.
Fingers crossed 🤞
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18-11-2022 06:37 PM
18-11-2022 06:37 PM
Re: New life
Did they give you an indication of when you ight find out @Sirine ?