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by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: coping
Topic: last time i wanted to si, i didn't because.......
Replies: 1252
Views: 44635

Re: last time i wanted to si, i didn't because.......

Becos I could identify where the feeling was in my body.
Becos I listened what the urge was trying to say.
Becos I did art to express it instead.
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:05 am
Forum: coping
Topic: "Taking down the barriers" - Q&A thread
Replies: 78
Views: 2226

what song has been in your heads lately?
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:47 pm
Forum: coping
Topic: "Taking down the barriers" - Q&A thread
Replies: 78
Views: 2226

ohh oh I remembered... can you explain why you chose your name and avatar?
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:57 pm
Forum: coping
Topic: Help! I don't know what more to do... *ED/SI/Abuse trigger*
Replies: 2
Views: 177

My first thought was to keep browsing BUS... Go to the sourcebook for heaps of relaxation/calm/madatitive ideas..... Browse Distractions or Games to change your focus, not fighting the stimulation but rather wearing it out... Come to Spirit even, :wink: The intensity of suicidality will pass. I know...
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:29 am
Forum: administrivia and technical support
Topic: siggy size too big
Replies: 1
Views: 187

siggy size too big

the size of my sig is too big which means it won't let me change my pass word. I had thought that a little while ago Laura notified me and fixed my size problem.... but it's still not happy. Please and thankyou if you can manage to keep it the same - just shrunk or whatever. Ta. Your signature is no...
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Mon Oct 03, 2005 12:36 pm
Forum: before and after
Topic: before
Replies: 4
Views: 119

*sends support Nots*

I don't often come here and so it was nice to see such a familiar name:)

((((Mardy))))
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:44 pm
Forum: administrivia and technical support
Topic: Emeritus staff bios (bios of former staff)
Replies: 29
Views: 5035

2007 edition All about me, Spirit (and former Expressions)....mod. My si started after I had my initial diagnosis of bipolar (which was assessed after a manic psychotic episode – in 1998) ... I was in hospital a second time, but this time I was depressed. From what I can recall, in frustration I flu...
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:08 am
Forum: coping
Topic: how do you cope with loneliness?
Replies: 13
Views: 376

yeah I was thinking try to write. to interact with yourself in a way that you are compy just sitting with youself. I know...easier said than done I don't feel alone when I 'give myself out' to the universe... it is so big and so vast and you have a place and the universe/mother. nature. (god). whate...
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:14 am
Forum: coping
Topic: how do you cope with loneliness?
Replies: 13
Views: 376

I have to dash but i'll come back with some ideas mainly to help sooth the lonliness... it's hard to eradicate it, but with practise there are ways to feel less alone within yourself. comfort the child within you. then two parts of you are at work, a playful happy sometimes scared child and the nurt...
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Sat Aug 06, 2005 3:18 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Scarily VAST list of coping strategies
Replies: 126
Views: 62088

Thanks Laura :) I got distracted at # 230ish and summin but had thoughts Re Relaxing techs & such. I thought of the benefits of the body and mind to do forms or meditation or yoga style medatitive practises... You can really create your own to suit you individual needs (i'll pop in a plug for 'Medit...
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Mon Apr 25, 2005 6:04 pm
Forum: administrivia and technical support
Topic: dare i voice an idea for a new forum?
Replies: 48
Views: 3554

I hear you on one or more point,... It'a a fine Line. I had hoped that 'Life after' might be a place 20'ishs give & take in that you have lived with it for a while regardless degree, and you're no longer a teenage or so in the midst of understanding out behariour anymore, it's more managing it in th...
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:20 am
Forum: administrivia and technical support
Topic: is report to mods button working?
Replies: 10
Views: 599

cool.. Thanks.. I don't understand all the admin stuff either... but yeah I can't open pm notifications whether they are annon or specifically from a user... has been this way for a long time. I've been requestion email notifications when a user has been given.. other than that it is annoying.. In m...
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Mon Jan 10, 2005 1:28 pm
Forum: coping
Topic: if you have OD'd i need to talk to you *su*
Replies: 171
Views: 14628

I won't go into too much detail here.. For one, I could extract little parts of every story that tells mine or what I have experienced. Also I will make it my bit of therapy for the night without writing an essay or worse thesis. - negatives -'s and my scare tactics - - Knowing that Mum found me, gr...
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Sun Oct 24, 2004 11:25 pm
Forum: coping
Topic: last time i wanted to si, i didn't because.......
Replies: 1252
Views: 44635

I keep suprising myself that I've posted here :o
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Mon Oct 18, 2004 5:04 pm
Forum: coping
Topic: last time i wanted to si, i didn't because.......
Replies: 1252
Views: 44635

I didn't because I was all to aware of the emotion and what was causing it...

it is easier than dealing with the unknown. :o
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Sat Jul 17, 2004 4:43 pm
Forum: coping
Topic: i Just need to talk....vent.....
Replies: 17
Views: 415

i guess in the end its as much for my protection as it is for theirs....

I understand that...

You'll find the right balance in the end I'm sure just do your best to communicate how you are feeling.


Take care
by NotWhoIUsedToBe
Sat Jul 17, 2004 11:08 am
Forum: coping
Topic: i Just need to talk....vent.....
Replies: 17
Views: 415

but ive lost myself and i keep dreaming there will be this person who will come and save me from all the endless lies and depression that surround my life, Hey! Just asking questions if that's ok.. What ways do you have for coping? do you have a T? or anyone who you can talk to.. are the lies keepi...