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Mental Health Support

Easterncedar

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1. You aren't wrong to worry

Reply to hamsterjill (Original post)

Fri May 16, 2025, 12:51 AM

May 16

You have legitimate concerns and experience that justifies worrying. I am sure you know that controlling obsessive thinking takes practice and work. It’s a constant battle for me, too. I am with you, trying to remember to be grateful. Hang on, and vent as needed.

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Permission to vent, please. [View all] hamsterjill May 16 OP

You aren't wrong to worry Easterncedar May 16 #1

Thank you. Yes, the constant battle is right. hamsterjill May 16 #4

Seems perfectly normal to me radical noodle May 16 #2

Thanks for that information. hamsterjill May 16 #5

You do your best radical noodle May 16 #7

Thank you. hamsterjill May 16 #8

It can't be helped. sprinkleeninow May 16 #3

Thank you. hamsterjill May 16 #6

I was remiss in expressing how much I honor sprinkleeninow May 16 #9

Homes are endless worry to own. usonian May 16 #10

Goodness, you've been through a lot. hamsterjill May 16 #13

If I were nearby, I'd help! usonian May 16 #14

Aw, thanks! I appreciate that sentiment. Too bad you're not next door. I give you a glass of iced tea! hamsterjill May 16 #15

I'm in the Sierra Nevada foothills. usonian May 16 #16

That sounds like a lovely place. hamsterjill May 16 #17

Who wouldn't be stressed? SheltieLover May 16 #11

You might be interested in listening Danascot May 16 #12