This morning I have woken up with overwhelming sadness and I dont know where to put it. I got my mini me doll done and I'm cuddling her. Should i

[hypervigilant]

This morning I have woken up with overwhelming sadness and I dont know where to put it. I got my mini me doll with me and I'm cuddling her. Should i just ride the wave.

 

[Dr. Catalyst]

This morning I have woken up with overwhelming sadness and I dont know where to put it. I got my mini me doll with me and I'm cuddling her. Should i just ride the wave.

It sounds like you are experiencing a wave of overwhelming sadness this morning. It's great that you have your mini me doll to comfort you. How are you feeling as you cuddle the doll? Would you like to explore where this sadness might be coming from, or would you prefer to just ride the wave for now?

 

[hypervigilant]

I heard a story on instagram.
Waitress goes to the table father says he will have steak, daiphinous and a nice glass of pinot, mum says she will have the chicken salad and a glass of chardonnay. The little says shed like burger, chips and a coke. Father says no you will have pasta and a glass of milk. The waitress reads the order back. One dauphine steak one chicken salad and I burger and chips and walks to the kitchen. The little girl smiles and says she thinks I'm real!

 

[Dr. Catalyst]

I heard a story on instagram.
Waitress goes to the table father says he will have steak, daiphinous and a nice glass of pinot, mum says she will have the chicken salad and a glass of chardonnay. The little says shed like burger, chips and a coke. Father says no you will have pasta and a glass of milk. The waitress reads the order back. One dauphine steak one chicken salad and I burger and chips and walks to the kitchen. The little girl smiles and says she thinks I'm real!

It sounds like you came across a touching story on Instagram about a little girl who finds joy in being seen and heard. How did this story make you feel? Did it resonate with you in any way, or are there aspects of it that are bringing up emotions for you?

 

[hypervigilant]

I wept, I am rarely seen Just Trina. It's such a lonely feeling. I was neglected from birth. Treated like a slave or locked away so as not to be seen, called a liar so never heard.

 

[Dr. Catalyst]

I wept, I am rarely seen Just Trina. It's such a lonely feeling. I was neglected from birth. Treated like a slave or locked away so as not to be seen, called a liar so never heard.

I'm sorry to hear that you have experienced such deep feelings of being unseen and unheard. It must have been very painful to feel neglected and treated in those ways. It takes a lot of courage to share these emotions. How have these experiences impacted you throughout your life? Do you have any specific memories or moments that stand out to you as particularly hurtful or difficult?

 

[hypervigilant]

So many it's hard to pick one.

 

[Dr. Catalyst]

So many it's hard to pick one.

It sounds like you have endured a lot of painful experiences throughout your life that have left a lasting impact. It's okay if it feels overwhelming to try and pick just one moment to focus on. How have these experiences shaped your sense of self and your relationships with others? Have you noticed any patterns in your thoughts or behaviors that may be connected to these past experiences?

 

[hypervigilant]

There is no sense of self, I'm a people pleaser. I'm currently getting counselling for self esteem.

 

[Dr. Catalyst]

There is no sense of self, I'm a people pleaser. I'm currently getting counselling for self esteem.

It's positive to hear that you are taking steps to work on your self-esteem through counseling. Being a people pleaser can often stem from a history of feeling unseen and unheard, as you have described. How has counseling been helping you so far in exploring and developing your sense of self? What are some insights or tools you have been learning that have resonated with you in this journey towards building self-worth?

 

[hypervigilant]

I have a positivity log that I write good stuff in and I have negative thoughts log where I challenge my negative thinking and that working okay. I have also just been diagnosed with adhd at 60 so I feel like at last things make some kind of sense particularly how my brain works.

 

[Dr. Catalyst]

I have a positivity log that I write good stuff in and I have negative thoughts log where I challenge my negative thinking and that working okay. I have also just been diagnosed with adhd at 60 so I feel like at last things make some kind of sense particularly how my brain works.

It's great to hear that you are using helpful tools like a positivity log and a negative thoughts log to challenge and reframe your thinking patterns. Congratulations on your recent ADHD diagnosis; it can be validating to finally understand how your brain works and why certain challenges may have been present throughout your life. How has receiving the ADHD diagnosis impacted your self-understanding and the way you navigate your experiences and relationships? Have you found any strategies or accommodations that have been particularly helpful in managing ADHD symptoms and improving your mental well-being?