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Night time

Does anyone else struggle more at night when everything goes quiet?
 
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Night time

I’m fine when I’m busy, but once everything slows down it all catches up with me. I didn’t really notice how much I avoid my thoughts until it gets quiet.
 
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Night time

Yeah, that time of night can be really overwhelming for a lot of people.

Have you had any therapy or anything and learned any coping strategies?

Self care before bed helps me. I have a bath, I look after my skin, whatever, try and rela...
 
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Night time

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Does anyone else struggle more at night when everything goes quiet?
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Night time can be so lonely. Laid next to my sleeping partner while he snores away and I have nothing but the weight o...
 
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Lost and lonely

I’m exhausted in a way sleep doesn’t fix. I feel close to tears and frustrated with myself for feeling like this again. I keep telling myself it’ll pass, but right now it feels endless. I don’t know what I need — I just know tonight is har...
 
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Lost and lonely

It's ok to feel those things, it's ok to let it out, as well. Never feel frustrated that you're hurting, hurting is human, and we all suffer from that condition. You are valid, you are loved, and you will come through the fires. We're h...
 
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Lost and lonely

Hey. I’m really glad you said something.

That worn-down, on-edge feeling is horrible, especially when you can’t even explain why it’s there. It doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong, and it doesn’t mean you should be coping better than ...
 
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Health Anxiety + Kidney Cysts

Yeah, I know - but it is such a horrible feeling not being in control of my body and what is happening inside it.

I fucking hate it so bad.
 
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Health Anxiety + Kidney Cysts

Managed to switch off for the holidays some how, but ... on Monday I will have to ring the doctors and find out what happens next.
 
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I’m Lee

Nothing special.

37 years old. For 2 more months anyway.
 
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I’m Lee

You're very special, you're an incredible friend!
 
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I’m Lee

As are you, the very best.
 
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Do you like to write? I tried a poem…who knows if it’s any good.

If you’re hurting,
say it.
Say it messy.
Say it without knowing what comes next.
We don’t need the right words.
We just need real ones.

Sit with me.
I’ll sit with you.
We can swear.
We can be silent.
We can admit we’re scared of ou...
 
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Welcome to Help Minds Heal

It’s really good to have you here.

Hi, and welcome.

I know joining a mental health forum can feel uncomfortable at first — especially if you’re going through a lot right now or you’re not used to talking about how you feel. If you...
 
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How to use the Help Minds Heal safely

How to Use the Help Minds Heal Safely​


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This community is here to be a calm, supportive place, and it helps to know how to use it in a way that protects your wellbeing as...
 
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Health Anxiety + Kidney Cysts

I got a letter from the doctor today stating I have Cysts on my Kidney and the connecting tubes to my bladder.

Triggered an unmeasurable amount of health anxiety.

I also have some collapsed veins in my left testicle.

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Health Anxiety + Kidney Cysts

As someone who has had surgery for kidney issues and fully blocked ureter, I feel your stress. It's not fun to deal with, but hopefully all will be well and treatable! I'm here if you need to talk. Always!
 
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Health Anxiety + Kidney Cysts

I hear you, I hear you so much. It's my daily existence, basically. It does suck!
 
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