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SOS from Violet

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  • Started 1 year ago by VIOLET
  • Latest reply from Truddles
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    VIOLET
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    I'm feeling really bad. I don't want to describe my obsessions because I´m trying desperately not to take them seriously. But it's really hard and I just need a little moral support. Just a few words will do - just to know I´m not alone! Thanks

    Wed Mar 23 2011 16:10:48 #
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    OC/DC
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    Hi

    Please try not to worry - they should pass soon.

    If you need to message - I will try to help.

    YOU ARE NOT ALONE

    Take care of yourself

    O

    Wed Mar 23 2011 16:16:46 #
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    VIOLET
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    Thanks such a lot. I really appreciate it. I´m just waiting for the storm to pass, but it's a very long one!

    Wed Mar 23 2011 16:28:54 #
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    OC/DC
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    Hang in there - it won't last forever!

    Wed Mar 23 2011 16:37:24 #
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    Tess
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    Hi Violet
    Keep strong, I'm thinking of you and willing you to come out on top. X

    Wed Mar 23 2011 18:32:12 #
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    nettlenoo
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    stay strong hunnie thinking of you xx hugs nettle

    Wed Mar 23 2011 18:50:54 #
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    VIOLET
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    Thanks so much! These dark days can feel so lonely so it' really nice to have your support.

    Tess, when you have a mo can you explain to me why I have to have a pseudonym. I´m not really called Violet at all but when I was joining I got the impression that a false name was required. Now I´m feeling so grotty I don't feel like being Violet (who was a great great aunt of mine long departed) and would rather be myself. Thanks! love Ch-------

    Wed Mar 23 2011 19:06:59 #
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    Truddles
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    Hi violet,

    I've only just got in from another long and traumatic day and read your post.
    I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling so bad, if you're feeling as wretched as I am my heart goes out to you.
    With regards to the pseudonym, most people like to remain completely anonymous on the forum which is understandable. But even if you prefer to use your own name it helps for your public nickname to be a pseudonym and then that way if there is more than one person on the forum with the same name we can tell who is who as the nicknames tend to be unique as they're made up.
    My thoughts are with you and I hope that things improve for you soon.
    Trudy

    Wed Mar 23 2011 19:36:04 #
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    VIOLET
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    Thanks Trudy! - and everyone.
    Trudy, I appreciate your time when you're feeling bad yourself. I hope tomorrow will be better for you (and me!) I think I´ll put an end to this topic (or thread or whatever it's called) because you've all made me feel supported and accompanied which was what I needed, so mission accomplished. I hardly know anyone in the UK so I´m not worried about anonimity really. Love to all,
    Charlotte

    Wed Mar 23 2011 20:02:15 #
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    VIOLET
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    I wanted to put one of those little red squares with a white cross but don't know how to. Perhaps I´m not meant to.

    Wed Mar 23 2011 20:07:06 #
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    playthoseblues
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    Keep fighting!

    Jon

    Wed Mar 23 2011 20:44:25 #
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    wannabefree
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    Hang in there, charlotte, these feelings will pass...
    best wishes, wannabe

    Wed Mar 23 2011 21:11:50 #
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    Truddles
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    I wanted to put one of those little red squares with a white cross but don't know how to.

    Wouldn't it be great if we could get rid of our OCD with a little red square with a white cross?

    Wed Mar 23 2011 21:13:18 #
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    Tess
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    Hi Charlotte
    Re pseudonyms, it's just a matter of personal preference. There's no reason at all why your username can't be Charlotte if you prefer it that way. I used to use my real name but deregistered about a year ago when I was feeling low and upset by something on the forum. I decided at the time that I had opened up my heart too readily on the forum when I wasn't really ready to do it and had got hurt, then I reconsidered and came back as Tess (which was the name of our beautiful collie dog who shared our lives for nearly 15 years) - and I've always hated my real name anyway. Some members prefer to remain completely anonymous and never reveal their real names, others prefer to use their real names. Choose what feels right for you.

    Thu Mar 24 2011 10:24:41 #
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    VIOLET
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    Tess. I´ll stick with the Violet thing for my "official" name but sign Charlotte. I´ve just got my daughter to find me a Violet photo to use. Thanks for all the information. Much appreciated.

    Thu Mar 24 2011 16:47:36 #
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    Ratwomble
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    Well I sign my posts with my real name but use Ratwomble as it is a family joke.

    David

    Thu Mar 24 2011 19:45:41 #
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    Gigolo
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    Hang tight Violet. I had a massive panic attack today and almost felt like I was going to collapse, but recomposed myself and did some breathing exercises and am through the worst part of it.

    Giles

    Fri Mar 25 2011 22:48:51 #
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    VIOLET
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    Thanks so much to everyone. I think I´m getting back on track now. Love to all!

    Sat Mar 26 2011 12:55:35 #
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    Truddles
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    I´ve just got my daughter to find me a Violet photo to use.

    I tried looking for a Truddles picture and couldn't find one

    Sat Mar 26 2011 22:20:14 #

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