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[CheerBear]

That would be really hard @Catcakes 🙁

[Catcakes]

Yes, @CheerBear, it is. I guess there are positives that I am learning to focus on but it seems to me that it’s not possible to ignore the shitty stuff .
The feeling that no one understands is always there.
I have learnt the techniques to challenge my negative thoughts but I don’t always have the energy or the inclination.
Beating myself up is my default setting.
Meh

[CheerBear]

Hearing you with so much of the above @Catcakes. Focusing on the positives feels good (sometimes) but it doesn't take away the negatives. And it's hard when people don't get it or understand 😞

I'm heading off for the night, probably to sit with my cats (both who totally 'get it') and watch something on my laptop in bed. I can see a few others about if you feel up to meeting some more people. So many people here have similar kinds of feelings.

I hope there's something you can do that feels good for you tonight.