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mytwistedsoul January 14th, 2019

Hey, this is me.. some call me soul or twisted, either or is fine. I am of no importance and in all likelihood, in a few minutes I won't even be a fleeting thought in your mind. I spend all my time alone. Well I share my life with 2 dogs. My rescuers. I'm not used to asking for help, I'm not used to having anyplace to turn to . I have social anxiety, so this feels twice as hard as it should. I found an bottle of Wild Turkey in a cupboard this weekend ,so, I had a few swallows of liquid courage. Hey, it's 5 o'clock somewhere right? Yeah I know it's not helping my state of mind. Especially since I'm depressed. Lay on the floor, stare at the ceiling for hours depression. Same song on repeat. Rest stop by Matchbox 20. Not sure why I settled on that one. I think it's the lyric's.. Are you listening, can you hear me.. Have you forgotten.

Today make's it 11 days since I last self harmed. It's there though, in the front of my mind. I'm trying to fight it. I can see it in my mind. I do not want to do this. I don't. But it there, you know. It's always there..waiting, lurking, stalking. I catch myself staring at my hands, they aren't my hands. I mean they are but they seem to have a mind of their own. They are not my friends today. They want to reach for the sharpest tool I own and just cut. Tip to tip.

In the fleeting moment that I might cross your mind, Maybe just send a happy thought my way.

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mytwistedsoul OP October 10th, 2019

Oh man so funny - cast a spell - lmao! I should flag and have it deleted but - can we just take a moment and have alittle bit of a snicker at this? Not sure how I missed it earlier - seems closed minded of me I guess which is wrong. Idk -

So - anyway - got alittle emotional a few times today. Had some issues with body memories today. Thoughts have been stolen a few times. Took the doggo's for a walk and a romp. Stopped into the green house - even stopped into the shop. Worked on cleaning up a log - Hoping it would help find - something. Lost art - talent. I'm alittle frustrated and alittle angry but the smell of cedar is soothing. Still wondering if some of it is not being able to wear my boots - broke my toe maybe 2 months ago - something like that. Haven't been able to wear boots since. I'm probably grasping at straws with the boot theory but hey -

Even had alittle something to eat - because a friend asked me to. It was forgotten yesterday with the meltdown that happened. So I'm feeling fairly - ok. Still alittle shaky from last night - trying to be cautious with triggers. Anxiety is alittle higher than it's been but I've been trying to ground myself and taking alot of deep breaths. They're alittle shaky but still deep.

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ThePizza October 10th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

Do you think the flag casts spells to delete posts? (Hmm, I feel like Im being mean… better stop)

I think its good that you were able to visit the greenhouse and start cleaning a log. I think its a good start for getting back into things— and I think Wise is right, that being unable to wear your boots is also a valid factor.

Sounds like your dogs had fun today, lol. Thats good. Im glad you were able to eat a little today; even though it might not seem like it getting that energy boost is probably helpful.

Im glad youve been able to work on (and having some success?) with deep breathing, avoiding triggers, that sort of thing. Im proud. Youre making progress! Its great.

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mytwistedsoul OP October 11th, 2019

@ThePizza Um - I don't think it was mean - it made me laugh.

Thanks Mere - alittle success - but hey work in progress - yeah?

Hey it's FRIDAY! Have a good day Mere!

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ThePizza October 11th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

Thank you! I hope today is better for you too

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mytwistedsoul OP October 11th, 2019

@ThePizza Thanks Mere! Look what I found!

You can't beat starting the morning with a skateboarding duck!

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ThePizza October 11th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

Wow, what a find! I love it laugh

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mytwistedsoul OP October 11th, 2019

Drip - drip - drip. I think I drain it faster than it fills. Dumb cup - maybe it has a hole in it or a crack. Maybe I just give too much away - IDk - doesn't feel like I give enough sometimes.

Sleep sucked - I can get to bed at a reasonable hour now - seems kind of pointless though. Fall asleep and up 2 hours later. It's not really sleep - more like - Idk let's just take a nap.

Anxiety is kind of high - on alert - almost like when the dogs catch something on the wind they might need to worry about. It's too far away to be of real concern but it is out there - so be prepared. Depression is still lurking in the back ground and doesn't take much for it to rears it's big beautiful head.

Doc Z today - undecided about that - there's been some rumblings and grumblings. Feeling alittle nauseous.

Ok so funny thought - let's get ready to rumble - in this corner - we have depression and over in this corner we have anxiety. Let's have a nice clean fight folks - no biting - scratching - no eye poking or pulling hair. Ding ding ding!

Had some little fits of time loss - I think its just dissociation - that disconnect. Lights are on but no one's home - I think that happens alot. Are you with me J?

Mirror mirror, tell me who you see
Am I you or me?
I can never remember
(But you can't hide forever)

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ThePizza October 11th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

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mytwistedsoul OP October 12th, 2019

Just don't - please - no sitting - no hand holding - no touching.

Anger was an issue this morning - has been building all day. Work up into well - yeah. I want this - ok? I'm paying for someone else's crimes - I want to feel this.

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October 14th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

I hope you don't mind me saying that I am thinking of you

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mytwistedsoul OP October 14th, 2019

@admaiorasemper I don't mind - thank you

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mytwistedsoul OP October 14th, 2019

I have a confession - I really really screwed up this time. Trip to the er - mess to clean up. Upset dogs. Embarrassed and ashamed - and angry for being to amazingly stupid. A failure - that's me - she's got that right. Gonna catch h*ll from Doc Z - made no attempts to stop it - no calls - no reaching out. Just did it. Go big or go home.

Really low on words - well - maybe - maybe there's just too many of them and they don't make sense.

I'm sorry - for everything. For being a bad influence - for being a screw up and a failure. For all the times I don't have to words. Or at least not the right ones. I'm sorry for being me and sorry when I'm not me. Let's get all emotional now - yeah?

I don't feel like I deserve any understanding or compassion. From myself or anyone else. I deserve the suffering - the punishment.

Been having a problem with isolation. Anxiety says keep your mouth shut pita. Depression says it doesn't matter.

I hurt - all the time somedays - on different levels. I need a distraction from myself. Such an idiot - J. Idk - I often think maybe I shouldn't share things here - not sure why. Guess maybe I'm developing pre-post and panic now. Yay me!

God - just ignore this sh*t

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October 14th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul


I cannot ignore your post J... but you can stop reading and ignore mine.

You are not a failure. You are not an idiot. You are not a bad influence. Your thoughts are just that: thoughts. There is so much light in you, even if you are blind to it.

You do not deserve to suffer. You do not deserve punishment.

I remember you saying these same words to me. I believed you in that moment. I know you meant them. I hope you can feel the very same truth in mine. Even if for just a second. Even if you will forget them right after. I won't mind repeat them over and over.

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mytwistedsoul OP October 14th, 2019

@admaiorasemper Hey V - thank you. I wouldn't stop and ignore your posts. I hope somewhere I didn't give you the impression that I was or would. Idk - overthinking.

Thank you - I'd like to believe that. I guess in all honesty there are times when I do. No one deserves to be punished or to suffer - we've all suffered and been punished enough - but then - there's moments when those rules just don't seem to apply to us. Idk - we're also pretty bad at following our own advice. Have you noticed that?

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October 14th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

You never gave me that impression J., never. I wrote that because of your last sentence, "ignore this post". And I didn't want to...

Yes, I know, sometimes it is very difficult to do as we preach...

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mytwistedsoul OP October 14th, 2019

@admaiorasemper Oh ok - whew - I thought maybe I said something wrong.

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mytwistedsoul OP October 16th, 2019

Just a rant or a vent - some thoughts - and rhetorical questions *big word of the day*

I'm tired - headache

I wrote a bunch of stuff last night - but deleted everything. Also had a few times where I started and lost everything - thought wise - freaking thought thieves.

I heard a branch or tree crack last night - it has a very distinct sound. I caught myself wondering - is that how it sounded - that cracking shattering - splintering sound. Is that how it sounds when your mind shatters? Or was it just a slow bleeding fracture - like a fault line. Or maybe more like a crack in a pane of glass - how it slowly makes it's way to the edges of the window - going on and on until there's nothing more that can crack. Just steady and silent.

Depression and anxiety seem to be - Idk - it's a constant fight between the two. Kind of like a relay race I guess. One sprints ahead for a while - the other catches it's breath and then shoots forward - out distancing the other one. They're both a constant so there's that. Just one rears it's head alittle higher than the other at times.

Having problems with feeling unsure - Idk - it's frustrating not being real self confident. I don't understand I guess - how other people can be so sure of what they're saying - so at ease with themselves. I've never felt like that. I post and reply here and either immediately regret it or 30 minutes later freak out because I shouldn't have done it. I know I'm not the only one who does it.

Motivation or lack of it - I feel - lazy I guess. It's just not how I normally am. Always - move - move - move. If you keep moving - they can't get you. I miss not being able to work with my hands - idle hands - ya know? They get me into trouble. There's things I'm sort of interested in trying - but tbh - they're kind of dangerous since it involves high voltage and if my heads not there - well - I don't want to fry myself. Fried J ust doesn't sound good.

The Red Queen has been fairly quiet the past few days - at least since my lastest screw up. Although she did start alittle yesterday and was pretty vocal last night. I need to find her off button.

Back to this uncertainty - how about bravery? Because man - some people's bravery here just totally wow's me. Especially here - I wonder if they still experience the panic and post I feel when I put things on here. I mean wow - it took over an hour just to write this - type delete - distracted - side tracked - pet a dog - stand and rock - pace. It shouldn't be so freaking hard to find words - should it?

Now - lol - let's post and panic - for no reason.

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jennysunrise8 October 16th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

i love reading everything you write soul i think maybe this is still kind of a new thing for you since you haven't been commenting in forums for years and years for an audience showing so much of yourself you still have a new nervous feeling about doing it maybe but i think what youve been writing is very good very insightful i enjoy reading it honestly

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mytwistedsoul OP October 16th, 2019

@jennysunrise8 Hey How are you?

Thank you - you're right - this whole sharing this is really new. I've had to be quiet for a long time - It's kind of nice to finally be able to use my voice but still so scary.

I'm glad you enjoy reading - I worry alot about how I come across I guess. That judgment from other's. Some people can be cruel.

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jennysunrise8 October 16th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

im doing good thats true people can be cruel i wish everyone would think before they said anything how their words will make that person feel some people dont realize or mean to do that but just arent as careful as they should be everyone should be careful with their words here and out there heart

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intelligentWheel627 October 16th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul I like reading your posts, too! I hope you don't mind. 🌿👀🌿 They are so wonderfully honest and thought provoking. You have a beautiful mind. :)

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mytwistedsoul OP October 16th, 2019

@intelligentWheel627 Hey How are you?

Thank you - of course I don't mind. A beautiful mind - thank you - that's very kind of you to say. Your emoji's gave me a laugh - lol! Very cute!

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intelligentWheel627 October 17th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul I'm doing OK I guess, thanks for asking. It's good to see you smile! 😃🤗💞

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October 16th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

I find your description of a fractured mind's sound very powerful, I think it captures the nature of trauma perfectly... Sometimes, trauma happens with a single, extremely powerful blow. A blow that shatters everything instanlty. Other times, the blows are much less intense, but they are constant. They keep happening, over and over, and a little crack slowly becomes a whole fracture.

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mytwistedsoul OP October 16th, 2019

@admaiorasemper Thank you V - How are you?

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October 16th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

I am having a very weird evening, I am not really sure where it's heading. Thanks for asking, you are always so kind

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mytwistedsoul OP October 16th, 2019

@admaiorasemper Weird or like weird weird? I hope it heads in a good direction V.

Be gentle with yourself and your thoughts

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October 16th, 2019

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Just weird, I think I am managing to stop it from becoming weird weird. But I am a bit worried for my rabbit, I am not sure she is feeling well.

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mytwistedsoul OP October 16th, 2019

@admaiorasemper Oh no! Poor Bun bun - is there a small animal vet you could take her to see?

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October 16th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul yes I am going to give a call tomorrow morning, as soon as they open

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mytwistedsoul OP October 16th, 2019

@admaiorasemper Oh that good V - keep us posted yeah? She's so cute - I hope she gets better soon!

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mytwistedsoul OP October 17th, 2019

@admaiorasemper Hey V - were you able to get Louisa(?) in to see anyone?

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October 17th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

Yes... she is having surgery right now sad

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mytwistedsoul OP October 17th, 2019

@admaiorasemper OH NO! Oh wow V - what's wrong with her? If you don't mind my asking of course.

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October 17th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul @ThePizza

She has a gastrointestinal stasis, possibly caused by ingesting her own fur while cleaning. I brushed her (the animal shop said to do it once per week), but maybe it wasn't enough. The doctor said she was probably already unwell when I got her. Surgery is going to fix it, but rabbits are very fragile and do not always survive when they get a procedure. I really hope she will...

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mytwistedsoul OP October 17th, 2019

@admaiorasemper Oh wow V - I really hope she does ok. She'll be in my thoughts today - I'll be hoping she does ok with the surgery.

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October 17th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul thank you J. heart

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ThePizza October 17th, 2019

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Aw V Im so sorry! Hopefully itll help her though, yeah? heart

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October 16th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

There is something I forgot to say, probably because I am a bit [a lot] scared of maybe upsetting you... and at the same time I do wonder if it may help you...

I know that your Red Queen and my Nancy are probably very different things... but I was wondering... what if you were to hug the Red Queen? Or if that makes you uncomfortable... offer her a cup of tea and ask her to sit down? Could perhaps that be her off-button? Receiving attention, compassion... love?

I hope I haven't said anything wrong or hurtful...

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mytwistedsoul OP October 16th, 2019

@admaiorasemper No worries V.

No harm no foul - I'm sorry I should have answered sooner - side tracked ya know? I hope you weren't having a post and panic. Don't be afraid to ask questions or make suggestions.

It's a legitimate suggestion and we have tried showing compassion and attention. Even bribery lol. I'm not afraid to admit that there have been bribes offered. The Queen isn't very - open or receptive to any attempts so far. To date she hasn't spoken more than 3 words to Doc Z even and I probably shouldn't repeat those here. I'm told we'll get there eventually - it's just going to take time.

Thank you very much though for the suggestions. It was very sweet and considerate.

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October 16th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

I am really happy my suggestion didn't upset you heart

I am sure you will get there, yes. The Red Queen is probably very hurt and scared to be hurt again...

[Nancy is jealous, she is not happy I haven't offered her bribes lol]

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mytwistedsoul OP October 17th, 2019

@admaiorasemper Hey I hope you don't mind - I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for what happened with your thread. I hope I'm not re-opening things. I know it was a misunderstanding and I know it happens but man - they just came back swinging. I hope - well Idk - that's your space - I hope it doesn't change things for you or make you hesitant to use it for what you intended. I'm sorry V - this isn't coming out at all the way I want it to.

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October 17th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

It came out totally fine, thank you so much for your support J. <3

I have learnt a lot, you know. I am ok with what happened. I could really see and feel his pain and I know that his anger wasn't about me. I think something good came out for him as well, and I am really happy. We are all suffering here.

Extra bonus: I got to practise how to state my boundaries, which is an unexplored field for me!

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mytwistedsoul OP October 17th, 2019

@admaiorasemper I'm glad you're ok - and yeah you're right he's hurting - I could feel it too. I'm glad they started their own thread. It - Idk - it bothered me alittle I guess. I mean I know we're all suffering and I've had my own melt downs and have gone off on a few people here. It happens. I'll - um - leave it at that.

I think you did really good with your boundaries - well done!

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mytwistedsoul OP October 17th, 2019

So Tigger says - are you ready for some bouncing? Because we may bounce around abit. Head has decided to be busy. So seat belts on - hands inside the vehicle at all times - please don't feed the animals - be prepared for sudden stops and starts. Oh and GPS is faulty and doesn't work here.

Uh - first - wow where to start first? How about walking gently in the lives of others. None of us really know's what we're going through. In some way or another - we're all in pain and suffering. While we shouldn't suffer in silence - we should also try not to take our suffering out on others. It's easy to lash out but once it's out there whether in a post or in our real lives - once those words leave our mouths - we can't take them back. Sure you can apologize but it's still out there - it's still remembered.

Anger - and quotes - and quotes about anger. If your emotion is anger - gently avoid the person you're angry with. Um - how do you avoid yourself? Because I think alot of times that who I'm angriest with.

Did you know you can put a 6 foot runner rug in a washer? You probably shouldn't - but you can.

Conversation about winter yesterday -

Z - boy this is a crappy winter day

It's not winter yet bud.

Z - it's not?

Nope - we're still in fall

Z - really?

Yep - really . Winter isn't until Dec 21st.

Z - really? When is it over?

Um - not sure tbh - sometime in March I think

Z - really?

* This went on for about 30 minutes and I ended up with a real thumper of a headache.

Having issues with the closet - might write about that later. Sort of bring the closet out of the closet - since the skeletons have started to emerge.

I know I joke around here alot sometimes - I make jokes to lighten it up because I have to. Call it a defense mechanism. Holding a light in the darkness - what ever. I have to do this - it's for me mostly. I understand the severity of what I'm going through - what I'm dealing with. What everyone else is dealing with. I'm not trying to down play anyones problems. But hey - if my joking about my stuff gives you a laugh or makes you smile - to me - that is awesome. Idk - maybe that doesn't sound right.

Alittle anxious now because I know this is getting long. I know alot of people don't like long posts. But this is me just clearing the headspace alittle - re-arranging things to make more room. For my convience - not yours. Dang - sounds harsh. Just if it's too long - don't read it. But don't tell me it's too long because I'm allready well aware it is.

Lol - I need to go. Need more rocket fuel. Now - moving on to the post and panic portion of the day.

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mytwistedsoul OP October 17th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul Holy crap J *smh*

October 17th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

There must be a way to constructively express anger, mustn't it?

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jennysunrise8 October 17th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

i think you expressed that perfectly and it could not have been said better be natural be yourself say whats true but if that truth is anger dont take your anger out on other people :)

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mytwistedsoul OP October 17th, 2019

Anxiety says - silence you peasant - you've spoken enough today! Seems appropriate I'm listening to Silent Theory

I usually go out in the woods when I feel like this - but the woods aren't safe today. 2 inches of rain yesterday and now high winds - it's just not safe. It doesn't feel safe. You can see the trees really swaying back and forth - hear the creaks and the groans from the strain they're under. Alot of them are huge trees - 80 ft tall at least. The sky has that iron grey rolling waves look to them. An autumn sky. The sun graces us every now and again - hiding up there amongst the clouds. Ominous looking clouds. Wow I'm making myself more anxious - diversionary tactic #2 deployed. Lol - make jokes.

For the record - I'm honoring someone's request to eat today so - I'm having some cheese and crackers while I type nonsense into cyber space.

Type - delete - weird thought from left field. Begone thought. Idk - can you over use your thread - Maybe Do people get tired of you - maybe. Do you get tired of yourself? You Have No Idea

Hmm - train of thought derailed - stupid conductor sleeping on the job again. Slow down on the turns you twit! Last surviving working brain cells gone in - 3 - 2 - 1

Worried - worried - worried. Talk too much - it doesn't make sense. Emotional and mental immaturity. God just shut the f**k up J. Wasting time - space - lives.

Why are you like this? Don't you know how to be normal? Normal people don't think and feel this way. Do you have any idea the trouble you cause me? It's always something with you isn't it? Don't you know how to behave? Act right! You're never going to amount to anything. God what an idiot you are. Must you always act so stupid? Just GROW THE FUCK UP already! Be afraid, you should be very afraid because there's you and then there's me and let me tell you buddy... you ain't shit.

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ThePizza October 18th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

Im glad you are a little today. Its the small things, yeah? I hope by now your anxiety has calmed down, even if its just a little bit. Again— I understand where anxiety is coming from as I often feel Im a nuisance to everyone around me, but as Wise and I both agree that this is your thread and you can post as much or as little as you want/need, whenever you want/need— maybe that can decrease the anxiety a bit?

I am not tired of you, nor of your multiple posts on your thread. Make them short or long as you want or need.

Sitting with you— Ill always sit with you. Maybe not with words but Ill always be here. 💙

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mytwistedsoul OP October 19th, 2019

@ThePizza Hey M - Thank you. I'm sorry I missed this before.

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ThePizza October 19th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

No worries

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mytwistedsoul OP October 19th, 2019

@ThePizza Hey M - Good morning to you! How are you? Swim meet this weekend - yeah? How are you feeling? I remember you had said you might be getting sick. I hope you're feeling better.

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mytwistedsoul OP October 19th, 2019

Therapy today - things are alittle quieter. I feel drained. It would be nice to be able to sleep good once.

Anxiety was pretty bad this morning now it's just a constant hum. A low tone. Just faint enough that you know it's there. Oh course depression linger's - lurking in the back ground. I guess if I had to pick a word to describe th mood I'd probably go with subdued. Reflective - thoughtful

There's - How can I put this? There's people here on this site that give off a vibe - well - I mean everyone give off a vibe - but there's some people who just give off a vibe that kind of make you anxious. I guess because they feel volatile. It just doesn't take much to tick them off and make them just go off on people. I'm not sure where I was going with this. Idk - I guess I'm a a glutton for punishment - because even though there were problems before - I catch myself wanting to reach out. So far I keep pulling back because I just don't know. I tried before ya know? With certain people. But some people are kind of like vampires. They feed off your energy - I don't think they know that they're doing it. It just sort of happens. Tbh - there's days when I just don't have that much energy to spare. Sometimes I'll drain the cup - for certain people. Guess that sounds horrible on my part. I just realized this probably sounds pretty judgmental. Idk - I need to over think this.

I'm not a religious person. I haven't had many moments in my life to inspire faith. But it is a thought. Is that what's missing? I've had conversations with people about this before - Idk - I just don't get it. Is this what's missing? would that help bring peace? Like ok yeah here I am - and then what? Awash in a warm fuzzy feeling? A sense of direction? Purpose? Please don't think I'm passing any judgment if you are religious and go to church. If anything I'm alittle jealous that you do have that faith - that belief. I used to go to church when my grandparents were alive. All bright shiney faces - sunday best. Then the youth minister got busted . Kind of killed what faith might have been smoldering in the ashes. I think maybe there's just too much I don't understand - maybe I don't want to. Idk - let's over think this too.

Lol - does anyone else have an internal alarm that goes off and starts to flash when posts get too long?

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jennysunrise8 October 19th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

that's understandable you feeling anxiety around certain people who you've seen act out in unpredictable ways I think everyone has anxiety when it comes to trusting people who have shown to be unpredictable and volatile in words or actions so its completely normal to feel that way ... 7cups is a very social environment its just all different kinds of people some very calm stable and predictable and others everything but those things it might be that at one time you had the belief that 7cups was a safe and secure controlled social environment without volatile people and your coming to the realization that that's not true and so any social anxiety you have is going to extend to 7cups once you realize that

with some people you just need to wait and see how they behave a little longer that's ok to do that I understand what you mean by "vampires" yes narcissists are here too and abusive people so nothing wrong with being cautious just watch until you feel comfortable you might or might not but no reason to feel bad for not feeling comfortable with some people

October 19th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

I think it is very positive that you are able to identify people that drain you of your energy. You reaching out and offering your support shows how much compassion you can feel for others. You now restraining from doing so and putting your needs first shows that you are able to feel compassion for yourself as well, and that you can take good care of yourself. I am really really proud of you J.

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mytwistedsoul OP October 19th, 2019

1+1 = 2 but she'll convince you it's 3. You know you shouldn't believe her but she is an accomplished liar. A snake with 2 tongues. It's all your fault, she sneers. You are the reason, you freak, you monster. No one likes freaks or monsters. You try to lose yourself in the laughter of youth, but you feel an inconsolable sadness. So you weep for what was lost, childhood and innocence marred and stained. You weep, for what it was and for what it wasn't. You weep for how it is and how it isn't. You weep because there's nothing else you can do.

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October 20th, 2019

@mytwistedsoul

Sitting here with you J.

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