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Hello everyone.

Being involved on this forum the past few months has been amazing. I've met some great people and heard some painful but also heartwarming stories. The help and support that I have received has been brilliant, and I like to think that I have been some help in return, if not, I apologise.

Unfortunately, things have gotten a little different on the forum recently, so I have decided to go on hiatus for a bit in terms of posting. I will continue to send and respond to PMs, so stay in contact, but I wont be posting any topics or commenting too often. Only if I really feel that I need to respond to someone in need of help etc.

I'm sorry to have to do this, but I feel it's something I need to do. I will still be around, as I have said, and I will come back soon, I hope, perhaps when things have calmed down.

All the best to everyone,
Helz

Sat Mar 27 2010 17:21:12 #
Wombat140
Member

Sorry it's getting you down Helz. Having been on here slightly longer than you, I can say that it's happened before. Things always clear up eventually, so it should be safe to come back soon!

I won't be on so much myself for a while. Nothing personal - I've just been using the Internet rather too much lately, it doesn't really agree with me. I'll still be dropping in every so often, though.

All the best,
Wombat140

Sat Mar 27 2010 19:27:37 #
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Thanks for the comment.

Sat Mar 27 2010 19:31:02 #
Blueskies
Member

Hi Helz!!

Sometimes I do believe it's important to take time out. Forums can be a positive asset to all of us and we are all trying to do the best we can to support others, but sometimes that same support need to be extended to our self with the same regard. In my line of work, I listen to so many people who give fantastic support to others whilst struggling to cope with their own anxieties but ever so often, they never give those same unconditional wonderful qualities to themselves. Strange how supporting others can sometimes make us forget about our own needs at times.

I have learnt that taking time out for ourself is equally important, and also vital for our mental well being. I know when I do this for myself, I am essentially setting a healthy boundary by respecting my own needs as well as the needs of others.

You take good care of you!!!

Pam

Sat Mar 27 2010 21:39:18 #
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Hi Helz
Just wanted to say you've been a breath of fresh air on this forum and I understand exactly where you're coming from. I feel the same too and I wish you all the best with your studies and with overcoming the OCD. Joyce

Sun Mar 28 2010 8:44:16 #
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Thank you for comments. And it seems you've gone for good, Joyce. Well, good luck with everything.

Sun Mar 28 2010 14:40:35 #
aishah
Member

Hi Helz, I understand you need a break, I also have a lot of things going on and need to think about myself and take a bit of a back seat in areas of my life so I know where you are coming from.

I hope your studies go well and you stay well too. PM me any time it will be nice to stay in touch.

I still think it's a shame that so many people have left the forum lately, I guess it's because we are all vulnerable and sensitive and need to look after ourselves more than most.

Take care
Bridget

Sun Mar 28 2010 15:13:48 #
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Thanks.

Sun Mar 28 2010 15:20:27 #