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Microdosing Psilocybin for Mental Health: A Personal Journey
abuse, Addiction, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Family, Friends, grief, Healthy Boundaries, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, mindfulness, Physical Health And Appearance, Physical Stress Responses, Psychedelics, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, sex, Struggling, Therapy
The author shares a personal journey regarding microdosing psilocybin as a potential therapeutic aid for mental health issues. After extensive research, they express a commitment to explore this method, believing it may assist in overcoming personal challenges. Despite concerns about expecting too much from the mushrooms, the author remains hopeful for healing, emphasizing the importance…
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Virtual Activities for Social Interaction and Mental Well-being
The writer discovers the revamped Meetup platform, offering a wide array of online activities. Preferring low-intensity interactions, they find solace in a silent book club, virtual tours, and mindfulness groups. These engagements provide a structured routine, combat isolation, and offer a temporary escape from personal struggles. While progress feels slow, they remain determined to overcome…
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Struggling with Self-Care: My Lonely Battle as a Grown Up
abuse, Addiction, Anxiety, Artistic Creations, Childhood Trauma, Exercise and Fitness, garden, grief, Healthy Boundaries, Interests, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, nature, Personal Presentation, Physical Health And Appearance, Physical Stress Responses, reading, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, Struggling, Therapy, Writingabuse, anger, books, conquering, courage, crying, drowning, exhausted, fear, grief, guilt, healing, heartbreak, help, loneliness, loss, love addiction, marriage, no plan, patterns, podcasts, puking, reading, self help, separation, stress, truth, vulnerability, withdrawal
The author struggles with maintaining physical and mental self-care despite their efforts. They describe the difficulty in maintaining progress and express the exhausting and lonely nature of their battle. Despite seeking support, they feel ultimately responsible for finding inner resources to feel and stay better, expressing the challenges of being an adult.
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Prioritising Building Self-Worth Before Building External Relationships
The author reflects on the desire to heal and strengthen themselves before rekindling a relationship. They yearn for mutual respect and pleasure, emphasizing the importance of being genuine friends first. The focus is on personal growth, self-acceptance, and establishing boundaries while navigating vulnerability. Ultimately, they seek to cultivate self-love and confidence, aiming to improve their…
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Finding Support During Tough Times
Addiction, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Exercise and Fitness, Family, Friends, grief, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, mindfulness, Physical Health And Appearance, Physical Stress Responses, reading, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, Struggling, Therapy
The author expresses feelings of sadness and disconnection a breakup, realising the need for personal resources outside of therapy. Unable to afford counselling, they turn to self-help books, struggling to concentrate on reading. They yearn for the supportive online community of 43Things, missing the guidance and connection it provided. They attempt to maintain structure in…
Jessica's Journey 