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Reply 8900

Nathanielle_

Original post by PonchoKid

Saturday i literally stayed in bed instead of going to uni, then sunday my mum picked me up to get a takeaway at hers which was nice, and we had a day in uni today so saw everyone. But back at placenent tomorrow for 2 night shifts.
Just got to keep going i guess even though its reallly hard.

Hm, how long is it until your next break? In a degree it is sometimes best to just keep going ... only to a certain extent, but when the end is not so far away I think, sometimes being a robot and just study, is (sadly) very common at one point. And you are not alone in doing this.

Reply 8901

PonchoKid

Got a night shift tonight and tomorrow night :yawn:

but needs must i guess, least then my nights are done just hope they dont make me worse

Reply 8902

PonchoKid

Original post by Nathanielle_

We go back into uni last week of feb and its always nice to be back in uni spending time with everyone, but next time off is middle of april. But by the time we get back to uni most of our written work for the year will be done and well only have 2 assignments to do which should be fine hopefully

Reply 8903

The_Lonely_Goatherd

Sending hugs to everyone struggling atm, esp. Anon 14 and @PonchoKid :grouphugs:

Reply 8904

PonchoKid

Original post by The_Lonely_Goatherd

Sending hugs to everyone struggling atm, esp. Anon 14 and @PonchoKid :grouphugs:

Thankyou TLG :jumphug:

Reply 8905

Nathanielle_

Original post by PonchoKid

That is at least not too long, even though it is not short either. But spring and light will make it automatically better. :smile:

Reply 8906

PonchoKid

Original post by Nathanielle_

That is at least not too long, even though it is not short either. But spring and light will make it automatically better. :smile:

Nahhh, and dissertations due 12th feb so once thats in i wont be as stressed with it all

Reply 8907

Nathanielle_

Original post by PonchoKid

Nahhh, and dissertations due 12th feb so once thats in i wont be as stressed with it all

Reply 8908

Anonymous #2

Don’t you just love it when you’re in a WhatsApp group and someone makes sly digs at you/about you? Tempted to be petty and reply, but don’t particularly want to stoop down to their pathetic level :smile:

Also, mental health feels like it’s been a bit all over the place, and it’s draining :frown:

Reply 8909

Anonymous #14

Think I'm steadily heading for crisis.

Reply 8910

The_Lonely_Goatherd

Original post by Anonymous

Think I'm steadily heading for crisis.

Reply 8911

Anonymous #2

******* done :angry:

Someone has been in my room, and been touching my stuff :cry:

Reply 8912

Anonymous #2

And following my last post, this person KNOWS I don’t like my stuff being touched :/

Reply 8913

idkk...

Original post by Anonymous

******* done :angry:

Someone has been in my room, and been touching my stuff :cry:

my sister stole my stuffed animals like give those back they help me not feel alone on my hard nights or when I'm overthinking and she broke my rubix cubes

Reply 8914

Anonymous #2

Original post by idkk...

my sister stole my stuffed animals like give those back they help me not feel alone on my hard nights or when I'm overthinking and she broke my rubix cubes

Sorry to hear that :hugs:

My OCD plants the thought in my head that if someone touches my stuff, it’s contaminated

Reply 8915

Anonymous #2

Eurgh just found out someone has been in my room, AGAIN :facepalm:

. Can’t seem to say anything as I’ll get b*****d at for it. Mentally suffering and no one giving a damn as it seems no one cares

Reply 8916

Anonymous #14

Original post by Anonymous

Eurgh just found out someone has been in my room, AGAIN :facepalm:

. Can’t seem to say anything as I’ll get b*****d at for it. Mentally suffering and no one giving a damn as it seems no one cares

have you considered getting a lock for your door? you can find one that's easy to install and doesn't require anything more than a screwdriver

Reply 8917

Anonymous #2

Original post by Anonymous

have you considered getting a lock for your door? you can find one that's easy to install and doesn't require anything more than a screwdriver

I really want to, but I have a wooden door, so not sure how difficult it’ll be to do. And I know I’ll probably get b*****d at for getting it on and could possibly be forced to take it off -.-

Reply 8918

idkk...

Original post by Anonymous

I really want to, but I have a wooden door, so not sure how difficult it’ll be to do. And I know I’ll probably get b*****d at for getting it on and could possibly be forced to take it off -.-