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I am having a hard time right now, I am not feeling great. I did manage to take a shower today, but it's not always easy. I know this is a trauma response, I know it is not the worse day to have, just stressed and feeling bad about everything

Hey, it sounds like you're having a rough time and it's totally understandable to feel the way you do. Just know that taking a shower is a huge step, and it's okay if it's not always easy. It's important to be kind to yourself during these times. Remember that healing from trauma takes time and it's normal to have good and bad days. You're doing the best you can and that's something to be proud of.

I keep using the words I am feeling, but to be honest the little lump of me, that isn't so little, just lumpy, is having mortality realizations about my life, and the age of my dad, and my kids, just overwhelmed

It's completely normal to feel overwhelmed when thinking about mortality and the people we love. It's a heavy topic that can bring up a lot of emotions. It's okay to feel that lump in your throat and to not have all the answers. Sometimes just acknowledging and sitting with those feelings can be helpful. Remember that it's also okay to take breaks from those thoughts and engage in self-care activities to help ease the stress and anxiety.

Growing up and old is just horrible, but going young is hard too. Just so emotional, stupidly emotional really. I need to step back and gather those good thoughts. to know that life isn't that bad, it's not the real end.

It's true that growing up and growing old can be difficult, but it's also a natural part of life. It's okay to feel emotional about it, and it's not stupid at all. It's important to acknowledge those feelings and give yourself permission to feel them. At the same time, it can be helpful to step back and reframe your thoughts. Focusing on the positive aspects of life, like the love and joy that your family brings, can help shift your perspective. Remember that life is full of ups and downs, and i

I hate being so disconnected to people, at least in the normal ways, I don't remember to call, I don't remember to text, object permanence is a major flaw of mine. I know that loss will be more than just objective permanence, but my brain isn't cooperating with my feelings.

It's understandable to feel disconnected from people, especially if you struggle with object permanence. It can be hard to remember to stay in touch with loved ones, but it's important to try to make an effort. Maybe setting reminders or scheduling regular check-ins can help. And remember that loss is a complex emotion that can be difficult to process. It's okay to give yourself time and space to feel your feelings, even if they don't always make sense. Have you considered reaching out to a ther

I have thought about going to a therapist, it's just for whom the bell tolls there is no time, and where there is no time, no help can be found. Not to be so dire actually, but direct and indirect can be just as enlightening.

It's true that finding the time for therapy can be challenging, but it's important to prioritize your mental health. Even if it feels like there's no time, making space for therapy can be incredibly beneficial in the long run. And you're right that both direct and indirect approaches can be helpful in understanding your feelings and experiences. Sometimes just talking things through with a therapist can provide clarity and insight. Have you looked into online therapy options that might be more f

The Mirror hides nothing, the mind hides it all, and yet it sits there waiting to explode at any point, a time bomb, or a shaken soda that you forgot fell from the counter.

That's a powerful metaphor for the way our minds can hold onto difficult emotions and experiences. It can feel like a ticking time bomb or a soda ready to explode at any moment. But it's important to remember that we have the power to defuse that bomb or open that soda slowly and carefully. By acknowledging and processing our feelings, we can release the pressure and prevent an explosion. Therapy can be a helpful tool in that process, but so can other self-care practices like journaling, meditat