topic Re: not sure how to feel in Anxiety

not sure how to feel

K_Ley — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:29:26 GMT

So this is a weird post in that I am not sure if anyone will reply or if anyone will be able to offer any advice. A close friend of mine discovered a injury on my leg from two weeks ago and immediately asked if I had done it myself. She knew that I had been struggling recently but I didn't think I had given her any reason to think that this was a possibility. I actually ended up lying to her and telling her it was an accident but not sure she believed me. I am now on 9 days of not having those thoughts, so I don't want anything thinking that. Is that wrong?

Re: not sure how to feel

mmMekitty — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:28:51 GMT

Hello K_Ley

I can't possibly say whether you are right or wrong.

I would ask why you felt the need to lie to your close friend?

I also would ask if anyone knows you have self-harmed, particularly a GP or therapist?

Having thought or doing any self-harm is serious & I think it is important to be honest about that at least to your GP &/or therapist.

You can talk to us here about when you have the thoughts, what your feelings are, (but please, not what self-harm you actually do), if you think that would help.... maybe talking can keep you from hurting yourself.

Hugzies

mmMekitty

Re: not sure how to feel

K_Ley — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:32:33 GMT

Hi,

yes i have told my therapist. I didnt want her to worry about me. And I am hoping that I am past that now

Re: not sure how to feel

mmMekitty — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:50:43 GMT

IHi K_Ley

I hope you are past that now, too.

I hope that being able to talk with your therapist you are able to talk about the feelings or thoughts which led you to do that in the first place, & if the thoughts or feelings arise again.

& remember, you are welcome to talk here, too.

Hugzies

mmMekitty

Re: not sure how to feel

blondguy — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:43:22 GMT

Re: not sure how to feel

blondguy — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:26:37 GMT

Hello K_Ley

Your post is fine and there is nothing weird about it. (thankyou Kitty for your support and care)

You didnt lie to your friend. You answered your friends' question very well considering what you have been going through

You are stronger than you think K_Ley....It took me weeks to get the courage to post on the forums with my anxiety issues, I really do admire your strength. You are a strong by posting as well as you have. Excellent.

be gentle to yourself K_Ley....You deserve it

Thankyou for being a part of the Beyond Blue Family too...I hope you can stick around if you wish of course.

Paul

Online Volunteer

Re: not sure how to feel

K_Ley — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:21:06 GMT

Thank you I appreciate the support and yes I will be sticking around I need this