Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

[Owlunar]

Hi @Molliex 

Congrats on  not SHing - that is good news. Not wanting to feel ashamed is a good reason for not doing it but then - it's not something you do for fun is it - so imo it's no reason to be ashamed - but then you are so that's the point to start from. It's really great you saw your doctor about it - you have some back up and good suggestions from him

And I am sending Belated many happeries for your birthday - how excellent that you are having people around for a party - that should be fun - I can be sporadic about being here so I missed any birthday greetings but I am sending them now

It sound optimistic today - I am sending hugs and best wishes back and aw - darn - I live in Melbourne - the weather is atrocious atm.  I'm taking a moment to look at my weather app

This is terrible but Melbourneish - it's our third wet weekend in a row - I hope you have better weather wherever you are

Dec

Happy Belated Birthday to Mollinex

[Former-Member]

Hi @Molliex  so glad you're still here .celebrating with you 🎉

[Faith-and-Hope]

Happy belated birthday @Molliex, and well done on these achievements .... ❣️

I hope once your friends and family are there and everyone settles in you can relax a bit progressively, and be in the joy of the moment. Sometimes it can be about giving ourselves permission to enjoy something, like, it’s okay to do that.

Hugs and best wishes .....

[Former-Member]

Hi @Molliex  and thank you for the update, which was mostly pretty positive. A big pat on the back for managing not to SH last night!  No matter the reasons for it, its still a positive step. I dont think any of us want our friends or family to see us vulnerable, so I think its pretty normal to try to shield others from 'the mess'.  I understand the shame angle too, even though I would argue that there should not be any shame in your illness.  Would you be ashamed at being ill with a physical ailment?  Likely not ... your battle with SH is no different.  Unfortunately there is that stigma involved ... more likely within our own minds more so than others around us.  We are so often our own worst critics.  I'm glad you had the fortitude to approach your GP about your continuing concerns about your SH.  Equally pleased that he was able to provide you with some coping techniques.

Today sounds like it will be a lovely day for you and your family and friends.  A belated birthday celebration sounds perfect. Perhaps a symbolic thing too, to woohoo the fact that you are indeed still with us, despite the many challenges you have endured of late.  That is a victory in itself.  I love your optimism that today is to be one of your better days ... I certainly hope it will be too.  I send you a birthday hug too, along with the hope that your future is looking assured and brighter than it has done in some time.

Hi also to @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Owlunar @Maggie @greenpea @eth 

Sherry 💕

[MDT]

heyyy @Molliex

I hope you enjoy your day today and enjoy your time out celebrating your belated birthday.

Take it easy my friend 🙂

[Shaz51]

Happy belated birthday @Molliex and enjoy your time out celebrating your belated birthday my friend

[Molliex]

@Shaz51 @MDT @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Owlunar @Angels333 @greenpea @Maggie @eth @outlander

Thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes. It really warmed my heart. I'm grateful to have this community 💜💚

I had a great party. It was really fun and everyone had a great time. Unfortunately I did SH quite badly. I'm really disappointed in myself. Just too many emotions to process I think. Today is a new day, and I'm just going to keep trying 🌻💚🌻💚🌻

[Maggie]

@Molliex  Really pleased your party went off well. Yes, another day. All we can do is our best. Take care of yourself. One small step at a time. 💜💜💕💕

[Owlunar]

It's so great your party went so well @Molliex 

And you are right today is a new day - you start again - every new day is another chance

All the best

Dec

[outlander]

baby steps @Molliex lots of self care and taking things as it comes. hugs for you ❤