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I felt that way a lot sometimes karma.   That's tough and I understand what u are going through.
I don't presented to know anything ..and please can someone anime in if if wrong..what a it putting a big elastic and your wrist and giving it a hard flick every time u have negative thoughts ?
I am learning to crochet fun things like scarves and gloves, and am learning photography online and trying sooooo hard to keep busy.
I know what being alone is like and the feeling that one with it...I don't know this is allowed but I can give u my email if you ever need to talk....just sayin' 
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Yes, you're right Ashley, Christmas can be a very lonely time. And not just Christmas day, but over the Christmas period. When all supports are on leave, inc Dr's, counsellors, outreach practitioners, etc. Then when you add to that friends & family being away & you're too scared to go anywhere in case you collapse. It can be very lonely!!!
I feel an overwhelming sense of sadness. I question my value & worth. Don't get me wrong I am very fortunate to have very beautiful people in my life. But, being stuck at home alone with no one to talk to reminds me of my inadequacies & where I'd be & what I'd be doing if I didn't have PTSD & all the complications that goes with it. I am so alone that if I died no one would notice for about a week when they start returning from holidays/vacation.
 And that is just a whole lot of feeling sorry for myself - which I despise! And makes me feel worse about myself. :, (
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Holidays are a little hard for me..I have been a little depressed the last couple of days, especially today..I usually starting feeling better once the New Year is here..I am anxious for it to get here..Tomorrow I am going to try to focus on some positive goals or project for this coming year.
 
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Hi Ashley,
After a huge storm, I felt vulnerable, and a bit agitated, since we were affected.   I'm still having problems tweaking the thermometer, and getting the house back up to the seasonal temperature.
 
I transformed the agitation into constructive activity, and did freeze a bunch of stuff, and label it, so I feel stocked for a while.
 
I think I saw the doc's secretary at the gym, and I kind of feel vulnerable at the gym too.  Of the two receptionists, she's the friendly one.  Maybe it's my inability to accept my dependency on my doc, and wishing the whole thing would go away, but it never has.  I wish I was "normal", I guess, and she's a reminder that I've changed, as much as I can.
 
Another friendly woman was at church, where I stepped out to call home, to ensure mom was okay, since we had a brutally cool night.  The woman wished to be reassured that it was okay to go into the service late, and I guess I put her a ease.
 
Being acknowledged by women is different for me, since I'm never out, and only sales people have interactions with me.
 
I just wish the stress would go away, but I know I have to cope.  As for winter, it just actually begun
 
 
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Happy Holidays everyone!

I hope everyone reading this is in good spirits with people they love. If you are not, please know you are not alone. There are many, many people feeling lonely today. We are here to listen (read). Today may be a very hard day but where can you find a little joy? How can you direct your energy today to something positive?
 
Sometimes the hardest times are the most important times in our lives. Stay strong and please post if you are reading this and need someone to talk to. 
 
 
Ashley, Health Educator

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