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  1. Carpman

    Anxiety Medications

    After the breakup of my marriage, I was out on Valium over Christmas for short term, I stayed on it for 10 years, the only doctor who helped me was the one who got me off it, I’ve been off it 5 years now, one thing that did help me was indica cbd, it’s a totally different to sativa, it calmed...
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    Anxiety Medications

    I had a panic attack every time I drove on motorway, I could not feel my hands, I felt dizzy, it was worse when my son or someone else was in the car, I think it was because I feared for them, now I’m driving back on motorways, I’m facing a lot of fears head on, I hope you are ok:), I know how...
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    Anxiety Medications

    Hi, buspiron is helping me, I didn’t think it was, bit it does call me, I’ve had some really rocky times lately, I’ve been working, running, with my sons and that’s it, I’ve avoided lots of people, the people I support I get on better with than anyone right now:)
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    Log Your Daily Exercise

    Hi, haven’t been on for a while, I’m still working as support worker in mental health, but the time Off, I’m with my sons, I run 5k quite a bit, I do resistance bands, and walking in nature, and checking on friends, hope you are all ok:)
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    Youngsters give me hope

    I’ve spent lot of time with my sons and work colleagues lately, I’m learning from them as much as they are learning from me, I think the lesson is you can be 20,30,40,50,60 or 70 or whatever and understand what’s really important in life, this gives me hope for a better world right now:)
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    The "I Need A Hug" Thread

    In Wales it’s called a cwtch So I’m giving you a cwtch:)
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    The "I Need A Hug" Thread

    It’s ok, My mum struggled too, I understand it now more than ever, thanks:)
  8. Carpman

    The "I Need A Hug" Thread

    To be honest I’ve struggled hugging people all my life:(
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    What Is On Your Mind Right This Second?

    The world, I’m hoping it changes for the best, I worry about my kids future, I worry less about me since my teens, the world needs to be a better place
  10. Carpman

    Anxiety Medications

    Hope you are doing ok:)
  11. Carpman

    What Good Things Have You Received From those who brought you up?

    Kindness, empathy and compassion from my mum Learned to show emotion unlike my dad, He died suddenly at 49, I’m 49 and Will be hopefully be around for a long time, and make sure my kids know I love them, I tell them all the time, And let them be themselves, not a dad who wants their kids to all...
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    Social Media Boundaries

    I’ve been back and fore on twitter, I clicked on a mental health tweet, and now it’s gone chaotic, I’ve tried helping lots, but some are turning on each other, so I deactivated earlier, I’m on Instagram with just a few friends, I deactivated my Facebook as that’s gone negative too, I keep an eye...
  13. Carpman

    The "I Need A Hug" Thread

    I’m sending you a huge hug?? I was cycling with my son other day he said why you saying hello to everyone, he says some are just looking back or ignoring you, I told him you do not know how much of a impact a hello can have on a person, I think he understands??You are so right about that??
  14. Carpman

    How to manage intrusive thoughts?

    I think it’s a slow process, I’ve had a few setbacks the last couple of weeks, sleep is so important, day at a time that’s all we can do, i run, I meditate, joined a running group, listen to speakers, good diet too, I think the little things help too, those little things became one big thing, I...
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    How to manage intrusive thoughts?

    before I started any emdr or brain spotting I had 8 sessions of stabilisation, my safe place was so Important, mine is fishing in Ireland, we are all different, so what helps one might not help another, what I do know we have struggled for too long, some cannot afford therapy or wait years for a...
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    How to manage intrusive thoughts?

    It’s ok I’ve been there pal, we all have, I still go there, don’t push yourself too hard, some days just sit back, and be kind to yourself , ok??
  17. Carpman

    How to manage intrusive thoughts?

    I struggled with emdr, then I did brain spotting and it’s really helped me process a lot of shit, I’ve had flashbacks last two weeks of new shit, I struggled badly for days, I’m ok now, a thought does not define who you are, I struggled with this at times, meditation helps me greatly, progress...
  18. Carpman

    Anniversary reaction

    It’s ok you take care??
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    Favorite Aggressive Exercises

    I played rugby from young until 20, then I wrecked my shoulder, I had no fear on rugby field, I really didn’t care, it was mad but great too, when I got injured I broke away from those lads, they were good lads we all stuck together, I miss playing rugby, I also played football but not the same:(
  20. Carpman

    Anniversary reaction

    Hi my dad died Suddenly in front of me when I was 15 from heart attack, it really affected me, last week my mums anniversary, she passed away two years, my sister, my brother and me cared for her, I spoke to my mum nearly every day, I broke down in front of my 18 year old son, I’ve never cried...
  21. Carpman

    What Is On Your Mind Right This Second?

    i just argued with my youngest son, he wanted me to fit his tyres, and I struggled to do it, he said he’ll ask his step dad instead, we are very close, it upset me to be honest, so I just walked away, when I arrived today I asked him what’s up, as I know when he’s not right, he said he feels...
  22. Carpman

    Favorite Aggressive Exercises

    Few years back I run through a forest screaming Viking warrior, it really helped me, not sure about those people walking the dogs through?? I’ll ask my sons about bags, he’s a kick-boxer, I’ll reply in morning??
  23. Carpman

    Favorite Aggressive Exercises

    Do you run? Cycle? I bought one of those push boards last week, or basically you just need to let loose at something?:)
  24. Carpman

    Our Pets

    Just spoke to my ex wife, and yes we get on:) she says animal friends are reasonable, but she hasn’t had to use them yet, she has 4 cats, well 3 until a week ago, now 4??
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