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Monday Mental Health Check-in 25.04
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Morning all, a new week is upon us, where does it find you?
I’m doing ok, the anxiety is around and certain sensations in my body are trying to trigger my health anxiety. I’ve resisted so far but the thoughts are niggling.
I was disappointed with myself on Saturday evening as we’d been invited to a themed party. I’d tried but failed to find anything to wear that fitted with the theme. I intended to just go anyway but with 45mins to spare, the thought of walking in wearing the ‘wrong’ clothes was too much and I cancelled. I’m ok about it now but it was frustrating.
I start my first counselling placement as a trainee on Friday and am really hoping I can offer something useful to the clients who come to see me. The imposter syndrome is strong but I’m doing my best to ride it out!
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Good morning everyone!
I've had a pretty good week and looking forward to the challenges that are ahead, even though I've been told that the likelihood of the contract I've been on since the start of the year continuing beyond June is unlikely. It still means I will be working at the same place, just back in my previous role.
I'm wanting to get back to a little bit of healthy eating as have been constantly on the go for a few weeks now and eating what I can grab.
Wishing you well on your placement Lou. It sounds very exciting! You will do superbly!
"Morning all, a new week is upon us, where does it find you?
I’m doing ok, the anxiety is around and certain sensations in my body are trying to trigger my health anxiety. I’ve resisted so far but the thoughts are niggling.
I was disappointed with myself on Saturday evening as we’d been invited to a themed party. I’d tried but failed to find anything to wear that fitted with the theme. I intended to just go anyway but with 45mins to spare, the thought of walking in wearing the ‘wrong’ clothes was too much and I cancelled. I’m ok about it now but it was frustrating.
I start my first counselling placement as a trainee on Friday and am really hoping I can offer something useful to the clients who come to see me. The imposter syndrome is strong but I’m doing my best to ride it out!
Over to you - how are you feeling today? "
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"Good morning everyone!
I've had a pretty good week and looking forward to the challenges that are ahead, even though I've been told that the likelihood of the contract I've been on since the start of the year continuing beyond June is unlikely. It still means I will be working at the same place, just back in my previous role.
I'm wanting to get back to a little bit of healthy eating as have been constantly on the go for a few weeks now and eating what I can grab.
Wishing you well on your placement Lou. It sounds very exciting! You will do superbly!
Morning all, a new week is upon us, where does it find you?
I’m doing ok, the anxiety is around and certain sensations in my body are trying to trigger my health anxiety. I’ve resisted so far but the thoughts are niggling.
I was disappointed with myself on Saturday evening as we’d been invited to a themed party. I’d tried but failed to find anything to wear that fitted with the theme. I intended to just go anyway but with 45mins to spare, the thought of walking in wearing the ‘wrong’ clothes was too much and I cancelled. I’m ok about it now but it was frustrating.
I start my first counselling placement as a trainee on Friday and am really hoping I can offer something useful to the clients who come to see me. The imposter syndrome is strong but I’m doing my best to ride it out!
Over to you - how are you feeling today? "
Thank you! I’m glad your head is in an ok place despite some challenges, that sounds really positive. I’m with you on the healthy eating, my low mood over the past few months meant that I was doing a lot of comfort eating and gained some weight. I’m 4 days into eating more healthily and feeling a bit better for it already  |
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Thanks for the thread , this is something I (Mark) have struggled with for some time. I present an act to the world, if a confident person, for example I can present to a room of over 100 people without issue but can struggle when I have to be me. It’s ongoing and I’ve had treatment. I can have total withdrawal at times. Not the best advert on here I know!  |
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Morning all. Had a bit of a rough weekend tbh. Had a couple of plans cancelled so ended up at home on my own all weekend, with too much time to (over) think.
But, its a new week so trying to put those thoughts behind me and have a productive week. X  |
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Good luck with the placement OP
Not bad so far today, hopefully kicked covid's ass and maybe some of the dark thoughts it led to but as always time will tell |
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"Thanks for the thread , this is something I (Mark) have struggled with for some time. I present an act to the world, if a confident person, for example I can present to a room of over 100 people without issue but can struggle when I have to be me. It’s ongoing and I’ve had treatment. I can have total withdrawal at times. Not the best advert on here I know! "
Don’t be thinking like that, we all have our issues, it’s what makes us individual! I’m glad you’ve managed to have some treatment, I always think it helps us gain insight into understanding ourselves better which is never a bad thing x |
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"Morning all. Had a bit of a rough weekend tbh. Had a couple of plans cancelled so ended up at home on my own all weekend, with too much time to (over) think.
But, its a new week so trying to put those thoughts behind me and have a productive week. X "
I’m sorry to hear about your weekend, I’m glad you’re not letting it affect you too much into the new week, I hope things are better for you x |
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"Good luck with the placement OP
Not bad so far today, hopefully kicked covid's ass and maybe some of the dark thoughts it led to but as always time will tell "
Thank you!
I hope so too, fingers crossed for you! x |
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Glad you’ve accepted your decision OP. Life is all about choices and decisions.
I’m ok emotionally but have been physically unwell again and basically slept from Saturday night until this morning with the occasional wake up for drinks meds and loo 
Virtual Hugs for everyone that needs them |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
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I’m doing pretty well. Just to put that in context for people - I was obsessed with /possessed by suicidal thoughts a few years ago.
Only this morning, I was thinking that enough good things have happened in recent times to make it a good thing it never happened.
OP - imposter syndrome is very real. I think that is something that can be worked on, though. Yesterday, I managed to tell someone I’d not met before that I was “good” at something - that’s quite a step forward  .
Good luck with the placement. If you display anything like the concern for others you do here, you’ll be an asset in that profession .
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"Drowning a bit every day finding it hard to stay afloat "
Sometimes that drowning feeling is a lie.
Sometimes it's our expectations that cause it. If we expect too much from ourselves we are disappointed. Instead we need to just do what we can, take the win or credit or pat on the back we deserve and keep moving forward |
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"Drowning a bit every day finding it hard to stay afloat
Sometimes that drowning feeling is a lie.
Sometimes it's our expectations that cause it. If we expect too much from ourselves we are disappointed. Instead we need to just do what we can, take the win or credit or pat on the back we deserve and keep moving forward "
I try but one thing after another after.another is going wrong n friends seem to disappear |
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"Glad you’ve accepted your decision OP. Life is all about choices and decisions.
I’m ok emotionally but have been physically unwell again and basically slept from Saturday night until this morning with the occasional wake up for drinks meds and loo
Virtual Hugs for everyone that needs them "
Sorry to hear you’ve not been well, I hope you’re soon on the mend x |
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"I’m doing pretty well. Just to put that in context for people - I was obsessed with /possessed by suicidal thoughts a few years ago.
Only this morning, I was thinking that enough good things have happened in recent times to make it a good thing it never happened.
OP - imposter syndrome is very real. I think that is something that can be worked on, though. Yesterday, I managed to tell someone I’d not met before that I was “good” at something - that’s quite a step forward .
Good luck with the placement. If you display anything like the concern for others you do here, you’ll be an asset in that profession .
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Thank you, that’s a really kind thing to say 
I’m glad things have improved for you, that’s really good to hear x |
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"I'm in a weird low energy headspace today.
Nothing bad has happened I'm just not as content as normal.
Such is life. I will keep moving forward "
That sounds like it could be frustrating. Hope you manage to find your way out of it soon x |
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I do quite a bit of work on impostor syndrome stuff with my clients. We all get it at times. I always say that we see the limitless potential in others, but never in ourselves. It's important to remember that they see the same thing. |
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"I do quite a bit of work on impostor syndrome stuff with my clients. We all get it at times. I always say that we see the limitless potential in others, but never in ourselves. It's important to remember that they see the same thing. "
Very good point, thank you! |
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Abit meh if I’m honest. Nothing really seems enjoyable at the moment. Get up go to work come home sleep repeat. Just existing hoping better days are coming |
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Had a bad week last week 
But was proactive & confronted the demons this weekend... felt better..
Then yesterday betrayed by a so called friend....but trying not to let it get me down again.. |
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Morning lovely
Good luck for Friday x
This week is a mental recharge for me as I've been spending much more energy than receiving for a while and its time to find balance again
so we have a beach yoga day booked in for some tai chi and zen energy transference.
Its been ages so a long warm up is definitely needed |
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"Had a bad week last week
But was proactive & confronted the demons this weekend... felt better..
Then yesterday betrayed by a so called friend....but trying not to let it get me down again.."
That sounds like a bit of a rollercoaster, I’m glad you managed to work things out after last week, I hope you can do the same this week x |
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"Morning lovely
Good luck for Friday x
This week is a mental recharge for me as I've been spending much more energy than receiving for a while and its time to find balance again
so we have a beach yoga day booked in for some tai chi and zen energy transference.
Its been ages so a long warm up is definitely needed "
Good morning and thank you!
That sounds amazing! I hope it works for you |
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"Had a bad week last week
But was proactive & confronted the demons this weekend... felt better..
Then yesterday betrayed by a so called friend....but trying not to let it get me down again..
That sounds like a bit of a rollercoaster, I’m glad you managed to work things out after last week, I hope you can do the same this week x"
Yes,it was..
And yes, I bloody will |
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"Morning all, a new week is upon us, where does it find you?
I’m doing ok, the anxiety is around and certain sensations in my body are trying to trigger my health anxiety. I’ve resisted so far but the thoughts are niggling.
I was disappointed with myself on Saturday evening as we’d been invited to a themed party. I’d tried but failed to find anything to wear that fitted with the theme. I intended to just go anyway but with 45mins to spare, the thought of walking in wearing the ‘wrong’ clothes was too much and I cancelled. I’m ok about it now but it was frustrating.
I start my first counselling placement as a trainee on Friday and am really hoping I can offer something useful to the clients who come to see me. The imposter syndrome is strong but I’m doing my best to ride it out!
Over to you - how are you feeling today? "
I just wanted to update to say that my first two client hours are in the bag! I’ve been working towards today since 2019, such an amazing feeling!
I hope everyone else’s week has been ok. I’ve got a new appreciation for the struggles that some people are going through x |
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By *ost SockMan
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"Morning all, a new week is upon us, where does it find you?
I’m doing ok, the anxiety is around and certain sensations in my body are trying to trigger my health anxiety. I’ve resisted so far but the thoughts are niggling.
I was disappointed with myself on Saturday evening as we’d been invited to a themed party. I’d tried but failed to find anything to wear that fitted with the theme. I intended to just go anyway but with 45mins to spare, the thought of walking in wearing the ‘wrong’ clothes was too much and I cancelled. I’m ok about it now but it was frustrating.
I start my first counselling placement as a trainee on Friday and am really hoping I can offer something useful to the clients who come to see me. The imposter syndrome is strong but I’m doing my best to ride it out!
Over to you - how are you feeling today?
I just wanted to update to say that my first two client hours are in the bag! I’ve been working towards today since 2019, such an amazing feeling!
I hope everyone else’s week has been ok. I’ve got a new appreciation for the struggles that some people are going through x"
Good work, you.
Always great when your work helps others |
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"Morning all, a new week is upon us, where does it find you?
I’m doing ok, the anxiety is around and certain sensations in my body are trying to trigger my health anxiety. I’ve resisted so far but the thoughts are niggling.
I was disappointed with myself on Saturday evening as we’d been invited to a themed party. I’d tried but failed to find anything to wear that fitted with the theme. I intended to just go anyway but with 45mins to spare, the thought of walking in wearing the ‘wrong’ clothes was too much and I cancelled. I’m ok about it now but it was frustrating.
I start my first counselling placement as a trainee on Friday and am really hoping I can offer something useful to the clients who come to see me. The imposter syndrome is strong but I’m doing my best to ride it out!
Over to you - how are you feeling today?
I just wanted to update to say that my first two client hours are in the bag! I’ve been working towards today since 2019, such an amazing feeling!
I hope everyone else’s week has been ok. I’ve got a new appreciation for the struggles that some people are going through x
Good work, you.
Always great when your work helps others "
Thank you! x |
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