Mental health

WhatThe

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1088861#Comment_1088861

It's always difficult when you feel unsupported and misunderstood. I internalised all the disappointment and irritation I caused in my family too.

I avoided crying for years (from numbness) and when I did, it felt as though it would never stop. That's when you feel most alone and it is truly horrible. Only one person supported me pre and post assessment but I hadn't discovered Scope 😃

Writing helped me in my teenage years and beyond so posting here is encouraged if it's therapeutic for you. There are lots of us who understand you perfectly AND we like you 🍓

Littlefatfriend

I'm just telling it like it is thanks Strawberry1.
I don't ignore people if they try to upset me. I laugh at them. They and their opinions are of no consequence to me whatsoever. I'm alright thanks. They're the ones wasting their energy. It's stupid of them and totally pointless. And it's bad for them too. I'll never care what they think! It's my life🤣

Please, it isn't cowardice that tells us to back down Strawberry1. It's human nature.
Where it's available, leaving everything alone will always be easier than doing something. Change can always seem scary because we can't predict the future. But that's why so many people abuse drugs and alcohol, addictively gamble, tolerate abusive relationships, don't complain about bosses exploiting them, etc, etc...
Change can be wonderful too!

To quote John Lennon "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans". But lots of things remain consistent.

We are not solitary animals, we're designed to be social. To thrive together. But that's at least in part because predators exist, and together we're stronger.

Please don't think you need to apologise. We can all sometimes benefit from advice, in my time(s) I very certainly have!

Good luck

Strawberry1

Eternally grateful to both of u @WhatThe and @Littlefatfriend

Thanks

Strawberry1

I appreciate what you both have said @WhatThe and @Littlefatfriend

Forever grateful

Strawberry1

Crying again now Im on my own .

Feel so upset

Why am I such a burden to every family member

Strawberry1

Gotta cry

Gotta let it out

Strawberry1

Apologies for not being strong .

I truly am sorry

Strawberry1

If family want to hate me thats ok.

I will accept it

Strawberry1

I know Im being a nightmare and a burden

Im so sorry but Im just hurting a bit

SORRY

I APOLOGISE WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND UNRESERVEDLY

Strawberry1

Thanks in advance

Please bear with me please

Strawberry1

Take care of yourselves everyone

Strawberry1

Not feeling well.

Got a urine infection.

Called chemist

Antibiotics allowed .

Strawberry1

Been awake since 5am

Shattered

Strawberry1

Hope everyone has a reasonable day .

Look after yourselves

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1088851#Comment_1088851

You deserve all the kindest you are such a great kind caring soul dont ever stop being you 💗

Nightcity

Sorry you've had a bad night 🍓 💛

hey Cath

huge hugs to you both

Strawberry1

Thank you both @Catherine21 and @Nightcity

Strawberry1

Look after yourselves @Nightcity and @Catherine21

Nightcity

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1089019#Comment_1089019

you too 🫂

Strawberry1

Thank you @Nightcity