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Take5

Hi all

As the title suggests I’m in a complete muddle over many things related to my diagnosis in June. Fortunately for everyone I don’t have the energy to post everything that explains why I’m struggling. I have still been checking in on here and reading posts on various topics but I have just not had the capacity to join in. 
I feel okay for a few days and dare I say even positive about the future and then something brings me right back down again. Currently sat here at 2:25 am thinking about a social gathering I was told we are attending next Saturday and it’s tipped me over the edge again. 
I was sociable last week and my partner was quite supportive which was a really positive thing for me and filled me with hope. I managed the night and took some provisions and had regular breaks from the chaos. 
for next week I asked questions about who will be there and a start and finish time for preparation purposes. I was told to stop making a fuss and why can’t I just enjoy myself (I’m thinking Pierre Novellie). 
Things have been so up and down since June that I have lost interest in most things, lack motivation and of course it’s been that long that I haven’t contributed on here that I feel like I don’t belong anywhere. 

I am very sorry to put this post out but I just feel a little desperate and just needed to share, or perhaps over share as I’m sometimes told. 

My head hurts. 

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  • Take5 said:
    I have still been checking in on here and reading posts on various topics but I have just not had the capacity to join in.

    We all go through phases like this. You recognise it which is great and you are doing something about it (pulling back from engaging) which is healthy. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to get to feel better.

    I do like to take some time out occasionally too and go offline for a day or two just to enjoy the lack of expectations or interactions and recharge my batteries a bit.

    Take5 said:
    As the title suggests I’m in a complete muddle over many things related to my diagnosis in June. Fortunately for everyone I don’t have the energy to post everything that explains why I’m struggling.

    When / if you feel like talking then we are here.

    Take5 said:
    Things have been so up and down since June that I have lost interest in most things, lack motivation

    These could be signs of depression - do you have a therapist of someone who you can talk to about what is troubling you? They are probably the single best tool to use to work your way through the fog at the moment and help you find a healthier balance for the future.

    It's good to have you back.

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  • Take5 said:
    I have still been checking in on here and reading posts on various topics but I have just not had the capacity to join in.

    We all go through phases like this. You recognise it which is great and you are doing something about it (pulling back from engaging) which is healthy. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to get to feel better.

    I do like to take some time out occasionally too and go offline for a day or two just to enjoy the lack of expectations or interactions and recharge my batteries a bit.

    Take5 said:
    As the title suggests I’m in a complete muddle over many things related to my diagnosis in June. Fortunately for everyone I don’t have the energy to post everything that explains why I’m struggling.

    When / if you feel like talking then we are here.

    Take5 said:
    Things have been so up and down since June that I have lost interest in most things, lack motivation

    These could be signs of depression - do you have a therapist of someone who you can talk to about what is troubling you? They are probably the single best tool to use to work your way through the fog at the moment and help you find a healthier balance for the future.

    It's good to have you back.

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