Tag: Embarrassment
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Social Anxiety, Embarrassment And Shame
In my previous post I mentioned how I had felt better on Friday. But that only lasted until Saturday evening. That evening I went to Jasmine’s birthday dinner. There were 10 of us. Two of my friends (I’ve been friends with one of them for over 21 years) had also been invited, since they’re now…
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The Breakdown And Recovery
It happened. As you know from my previous few posts, I’ve been in a very dark place. Thoughts of suicide overtaking everything, and coming to a head on Friday evening. Obsessive thoughts of death and dying. Over and over again. Pain so intense, memories so vivid. It felt as though I had hit rock bottom.…
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Lashing Out
Dear Therapist I lashed out at you when you were three minutes late for our session. I know it’s not an excuse, but I wasn’t in a very good place, so those three minutes felt a lot longer. Thank you for validating that it’s a big deal for me, and for your apology. I know…
Rayne
Abandonment, Anger, Attachment, Behaviour, Black & White Thinking, BPD, Commitment, Communication, Connection, Embarrassment, Emotional Dysregulation, Emotions, Fear, Fear Of Abandonment, Insecurity, Letter, Mental Health, Panic, Relationships, The Therapeutic Relationship, Therapist, Therapy, Transference -
The Question Of Sexuality
I’ve received a few emails by some of my amazing followers (aka: my people), regarding my sexuality. So I thought I’d write a post for those who are curious. I’ve never liked labels. I never identified myself as straight, lesbian, bisexual or any of those labels. Firstly, because I was confused about my sexuality, and…
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Protected: Work and Mental Health Issues
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Rayne
Anxiety, Change, Confusion, Depression, Despair, Embarrassment, Feeling Lost, Feeling Stuck, Fragile, Frustration, Hopelessness, Hurt, Insecurity, Irritability, Meltdown, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Negativity, Overwhelmed, Panic, Panic Attack, Photography, Quit, Sensitivity, Stress, Struggle, Suicidal Ideation, Work -
Openess And Shame
I’m having a hard time with something. I had been open to sharing parts of my life, my thoughts, and emotions since I started this blog. But now I don’t feel like it’s okay anymore. I’ve been feeling a lot of hurt and shame these past couple of days. I shared something with someone that…