Living Out Of My Car?

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Thank you @Panda Bear :) although I won't do it... I won't ask for help like that. Would rather take care of myself with my own space

 

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@Jnean , I'm not working with any agency. I'm not a vet either. Just a person. Don't think they have agencies for that

 

[Jnean]

How are you Smile? Hope safe. I'm sorry your going through this. I work for homeless veterans so my mind tends to go there first. There may be places to call, maybe to help you come up with a plan but I don't know, the county I live in is one of the best for help from a multiple assortment of agencies that so many aren't aware of, maybe check out a United Way to get a list of people that could be of any help with your situation at all to keep you from homelessness if you feel that you can reach out. Otherwise keep reaching out to us on the forum. There's a lot of us that will listen. I'm sorry that you can't find somewhere peaceful to go.

 

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@Jnean , Thank u so much for ur kindness. I know I'm currently in a city where there is supposedly a lot of assistance but I just don't know where to go and what help to ask for.

Oh well. For now, I'm trying to stay here till I get an answer from disability which should be in the next 2 weeks. But I'm sure I won't win. Oh boy, now I can look forward to going in front of a judge

 

[Changing4Best]

I did it for awhile. The local police told me to park in a well lit parking lot and that they would keep an eye on me. I had a Post Office Box, so that was helpful. If it is winter where you are, I would recommend the Homeless Shelter too. You don't want to freeze to death!

 

[Recovery4Me]

Walmart often opened 24/7 is known for letting homeless in cars park overnight. Sheriff may come to check with flashlight.

I was told by Federal level that forthcoming documentation inquiry, possible funds or card could be mailed to the address at any homeless shelter by Federal. Check to make sure on the PO Box as IRS/some Fed agencies do not see that as an address.

May you be safe and protected from inner and other harm.

 

[Changing4Best]

For my driver's licence I was allowed to use the address of the local Salvation Army Food Bank. This was the agreed upon address for homeless folks in Clearwater, Fl. where I was homeless. There was a homeless shelter at that address too, but it was only for men! Discrimination even happens to the homeless. I remember feeling so left out, so unloved, so unwanted by everything and everyone when I was homeless.

 

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Yeh, I still don't know what to do. I'm so torn.

I'm miserable here (hate the winter) & want so desperately to move back to my warm weather & my own friggin space!!

2015 was a crappy year... I barely remember it.

When do you know life ain't worth living anymore?

 

[Recovery4Me]

When do you know life ain't worth living anymore?

For me, when I am pondering that question... I review the depression audio tape within this board and revisit cognitive distortions. It is a sign (when I think that thought) that self compassion is in order and pride for surviving against serious odds. I do not judge myself negatively for having that feeling ...as it is natural for some when they are weary to misplace hope. (((hugs)))

Find your hope...

 

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@Recovery4Me , thanks! Where do I find that audio?

 

[Recovery4Me]

One moment I have got to find those threads and media. It is in a meditation series for depression...by Ms Spock. Three threads for cognitive distortion in the Discussion Section. I will place in the information in my next post. (((hugs)))

 

[Recovery4Me]

Information per request via author of the thread...

The audio narrative is also found within a kindle book... The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness" (Book & CD) Paperback – June 2, 2007 by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Zindel Segal. It has 8 practice tracks at the end.

Information regarding Meditation used for Stress Based Management
http://palousemindfulness.com/selfguidedMBSR.html

One of the threads running for the 10 Cognitive Distortions with List included and link:
https://www.myptsd.com/threads/10-p...s-negative-thinking-styles.51948/#post-841137

List of 50 Cognitive distortions
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-practice/201301/50-common-cognitive-distortions

Thread running for the 50 Cognitive Distortions:
https://www.myptsd.com/threads/cognitive-distortion-list-do-you-see-any-that-you-do.58223/

Link for self compassion exercises:
http://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#guided-meditations

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