batsheva86 replied to the topic Journaling in the forum Self Care
I say- do it whenever you feel like it
If you make yourself do it on a daily basis then it sucks the joy of it
Also remember that you don’t have to write descriptively. Its only for YOU to read and you aren’t submitting it anywhere. Whatever you write is good. Just dump out your feelings however you want to
You can google journal prompts if you…Read More
batsheva86 replied to the topic Fear of Dogs in the forum Start Here
I have dealt with this for many years so I am happy someone brought it up.
and yes, same!!! I can be scared even if the dog isn’t super
I still am overtaken by this fear so I don’t have any advice just validation because I know how hard this is!!! 🙁
batsheva86 replied to the topic Depression or justified sadness? in the forum Start Here
Thank you so much OKclairty for the super insightful video on my question! Definitely helped me see things in a more healthy way of knowing that whether or not I have clinical depression, I have permission to feel however sad I feel.
and appreciated the ending piece w/ bringing in grey anatomy scence to give me permission to let all that grief out
batsheva86 replied to the topic Lonely/bored in the forum Something else? Post here!
I had the exact same issue until I realized these following things to help relive that
- Listen to podcasts. Not boring ones that will put you to sleep, but ones that interest you. I find Headlines by Dovid Lichtenstein to be an awesome one! Also meaningful people by Nachi Gordon and Yaakov langer is a great one too. Also “Let’s get real…
batsheva86 replied to the topic Relationships when dealing with trauma in the forum Trauma
I would think it depends on the severity and current skills you have.
I think exploring the specific potential issues and seeing if you can learn skills with a mental health professional on how to avoid any of the concerns
Remember that you don’t need to rush the process of getting into a relationship. There is nothing wrong and everything right…Read More
batsheva86 replied to the topic Seeking Group Home or Other Place to Live in the forum Resources
First of all, I am incredibly saddened to hear that you are going through all this. That is definitely a lot for one person to hanlde
if you’re looking for a place to live that will help support you emotionally I recommend Miryam’s house by project extreme
taken from their web…Read More
batsheva86 started the topic Depression or justified sadness? in the forum Start Here
Growing up, I had a childhood full of traumas. There was hardly a dull moment.
As I go through my non-linear healing journey, I constantly grapple in my mind with this question
when I feel extremely sad, how do I know if it’s depression or simply justified sadness?
I get extremely hopeless very often and sometimes lose interest in things that o…Read More
batsheva86 started the topic Support group for family members of those struggling with mental illness in the forum Start Here
Hi everyone! I was the one who started the family members thread.
I am trying to start a support group for anyone who is a family member of someone struggling with mentall illness.
But I need a name for the peer support group!
If anyone has ideas for a name please let me know! Reply here!!
I would truly appriciate all suggestions!
batsheva86 replied to the topic Family members of those who are struggling with mental illness in the forum Something else? Post here!
Hi everyone!
It’s the person who originally started the conversation about family members with my question.
Given the amazing response, I’d love to start a support group for anyone with family members with any sort of mental struggle.
If anyone wants to join please email me at Batshevaleah680@gmail.com
batsheva86 replied to the topic Family members of those who are struggling with mental illness in the forum Something else? Post here!
Hi everyone!
It’s the person who originally started the conversation about family members with my question
Given the amazing responses, I’d love to start a support group for anyone with family members with any mental struggle. (It could be a parent, spouse, sibling, child, ect)
If anyone wants to join please email me at Batshevaleah680@gmail.com…Read More
batsheva86 replied to the topic Family members of those who are struggling with mental illness in the forum Something else? Post here!
<p class=”p1″><span class=”s1″>Hi everyone!</span></p>
<p class=”p2″><span class=”s2″>It’s the person who originally started the conversation about family members with my question.</span></p>
<p class=”p2″><span class=”s2″>Given the amazing responses, I’d love to start a support group for anyone with family members with any mental struggle. (It…Read Morebatsheva86 replied to the topic Family members of those who are struggling with mental illness in the forum Something else? Post here!
yes I do still live at home and you are certainly right, I definitely have blamed myself many times because I believed I was the one who caused her mental health struggles. It wasn’t until I found out that she had an actual diagnosis and has been refusing to continue taking her medication did I realize that it must be a “bigger” issue that I…Read More
batsheva86 replied to the topic Family members of those who are struggling with mental illness in the forum Something else? Post here!
Thank you so much for replying! Means so much to me and it helps me tremendously to know that I’m not the only one facing this challenge and that others can relate!
batsheva86 replied to the topic Surviving and Thriving after Narcissistic Abuse in the forum Relationships
Hey! I really resonate with a lot of what you wrote here!
I also have a family member who has had a tremendous impact on me emotionally. I’ve recently started going to therapy to heal from a lot of traumatic experiences I had from this family member.
I’ve experienced a lot of self blame, self doubt, confusion, PTSD symptoms, that affect so…Read More
batsheva86 started the topic Family members of those who are struggling with mental illness in the forum Something else? Post here!
I would love to start a topic for those of you who have family members who are struggling. Being the child of a parent who struggled majorly, it had a tremendous impact on me and I always felt so alone. I know my mom struggles and doesn’t mean to be hurtful . She only does it because she is in pain and not because she wants to hurt me. I’ve b…Read More