Helping profession with a history of MI and trauma

[creative_writer]

@tyme, it is nice and sunny today. Do you have plans for the rest of the weekend?

I just took a shower, hair is drying up in a towel, and I sprayed my fav perfume. Feel so much lighter, amazing what a shower can do

[RiverSeal]

Hey @creative_writer Nice to see you here! It is a lovely day today and sunny here ☀️ 

I had a similar experience and used a new shampoo and conditioner today and loved the smell.

Have a great evening 🙂

[creative_writer]

@RiverSeal, I love scented things too, it soothes the mind as long as it’s not overpowering.

I hope you have a good evening too 🙂. Have you been up to much today?

[RiverSeal]

I just went to the post office and walked by the river close to me before work @creative_writer. Played some of a new computer game too but it's all new to me as I haven't previously played games before. Just a pretty relaxing day really thank you!

[creative_writer]

@RiverSeal, it does sound like a lovely day. What kind of games have you been playing?

I’ve had a pretty low key day too, woke up a bit later since I was out for dinner last night, did some uni, and have been doing lots of self care today, I was feeling a bit woozy earlier today, but feeling a lot better. I’ve been incredibly exhausted, I wonder if the late night has something to do with that, I am very sensitive to sleep changes

[RiverSeal]

I joined the Xbox Game Pass on my PC which gives access to a whole heap of games with a subscription. I downloaded Halo as I had heard about that before, a new game called Starfield which I haven't played as yet, and a car racing game called Fonza. Seems fun so far and learning new skills and using tech which I love.

Self-care days are nice and it's good to take care of yourself. What are you studying at uni @creative_writer? 

[creative_writer]

@RiverSeal, a lot of people do find games relaxing, it is a good distraction. I don’t really know much about games, my brother could tell you a lot about them.

I’m doing social work at uni, self care is really important while I study this degree, particularly with my own lived experiences

[RiverSeal]

I was thinking that I wanted to study social work @creative_writer but it's a long time part-time and I don't get many credits for my Cert IV and Diploma of Community Services. I have been studying for 6 years and I'm thinking of taking next year off to work more and take a break, then we'll see.

Take care of yourself while studying and with your lived experience. I know I have to and it is tough with my lived experience at times. ❤️

[creative_writer]

@RiverSeal, it is an intensive course for sure. I think sometimes taking time off is good, I took a year off after I completed my fourth year of psych, then I went into masters of social work. I’ve had moments when I felt triggered, but mental health is something I’m passionate about, so I am willing to work through things with my ongoing supports. I am actually a bit anxious about next week, afraid I’ll encounter triggering content, it’s hard to completely avoid it during my course. I do know I am not what I’ve been through, but the past can never be erased
💖

[RiverSeal]

I have similar thoughts @creative_writer that I am not my experiences but I can't take it way either. I love studying and I'm not sure really what decision I will come to for 2025 after a year off study. I really love going to my uni to work in the library and other libraries all over the city. We'll see what happens I guess when I get there. 

I have found it really challenging in the class with the other students and creating meaningful relationships or interactions in class. I was very isolated and not treated well by people in my life for a long time before that. It really emphasized my feelings of low self-worth and the internal stigma I carried. I'm much better now but very scarred by the ordeal I went through for so many years.