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Mental Health Support

Ziggysmom

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11. Sometimes you have got to absorb comedy to rest your mind. I absolutely cannot watch

Reply to vercetti2021 (Original post)

Thu Oct 12, 2023, 11:58 AM

Oct 2023

news or movies with violence within a hour or so before going to bed. I will have horrible nightmares and wake up in terrors. I watch silly sitcoms or cartoons, often read some gardening or cooking magazines. You need to give your brain a break from all the horrors. NO need to feel guilty for taking care of yourself

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Feeling guilty about having fun [View all] vercetti2021 Oct 2023 OP

You might enjoy listening to the message BootinUp Oct 2023 #1

Don't feel guilty, Sweetheart; ggma Oct 2023 #2

Sadly I did not vercetti2021 Oct 2023 #8

Nothing wrong with seeking balance. multigraincracker Oct 2023 #3

You're human. elleng Oct 2023 #4

Got to find balance. It's recommended. usonian Oct 2023 #5

If we don't take care of ourselves, we cannot help others. Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #6

I'm trying vercetti2021 Oct 2023 #9

One day at a time. Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #10

I know for a fact that, as far as my mental health goes, BigmanPigman Oct 2023 #7

Sometimes you have got to absorb comedy to rest your mind. I absolutely cannot watch Ziggysmom Oct 2023 #11