17-11-2021 06:50 PM - edited 17-11-2021 06:52 PM
17-11-2021 06:50 PM - edited 17-11-2021 06:52 PM
@Eve7 I'm concerned for you...you wrote a Worry Room post on Monday and haven't been online since...Something bad happened at your workplace...I'm so sorry to hear 😞
Please know I'm sending wishes, everything I can think of, for you...
💔 I hope you are safe, dear Eve 💛
19-11-2021 08:21 AM
19-11-2021 08:21 AM
Hello dear @NatureLover
Are you ok?
I have noticed that you have been here less, I hope it's because you are busy enjoying life. I recall the dreaded sad is still there somewhat, I am also aware your brother has left and maybe you're feeling emotions around that? I'm here to listen if you want to share?
Thank you for your message on Trying to stay sane x I appreciate you very much and your wishes.
I have my work Christmas party tonight, I am not looking forward to putting on a mask and pretending my life is fabulous. I'll be careful with the amount I drink to keep in check.
Sending you love, coffee, sun and all that you need ☀️💚☕🥗🍓🍇
20-11-2021 06:39 AM
20-11-2021 06:39 AM
Hi dear @Anastasia , thanks for your message...how was the work Cmas party? That seems very early...does that mean your workplace takes an extended Cmas break?
Yes, I'm OK thanks...although my hands are bad and I've been flat. My hands were going well but then I ruined it the last 3 days. Had my monthly psychologist appt yesterday, it went well although I was quite down. Today I want to go back to bed already...however there's due to be some sun later, so that's hopeful.
I'm OK with my brother going back to NSW, thanks for thinking of that.
How was your first session with your new counsellor?
Do you have any plans for this weekend?
It's kind of you to write when you're so depleted, thank you
Sending much 💚 and wishes.
20-11-2021 06:41 AM
20-11-2021 06:41 AM
20-11-2021 07:07 AM
20-11-2021 07:07 AM
Thank you @NatureLover
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21-11-2021 09:38 AM
21-11-2021 09:38 AM
Hello dear @NatureLover
Work party was good. Thank you for asking. It was nice to catch up with some. I overdid it a bit on the drinks so felt very dusty yesterday.
I am sorry to hear you're flat and your hands are bad 😔 it's a setback, that's all. Be gentle with yourself. (Just quietly my left hand is pretty bad ATM. Having to use prescription cream to see if that helps. My nails, eek they are shocking. Embarrassing)
We are like two peas 💚
It's hard when all we want to do is spend the day/s in bed. I really hope that the sun came and you were able to get out in it.
First session was great, it flew tho but i think she will be a huge help. Shame about the expense after the next one I will have to wait until next pay but that's ok it's at least happening.
I'm seeing my boy today. Very mixed feelings. It is very wet here so not much we can do, it might be just a catch up at the hospital in his room. No visitors are allowed in common areas.
Yesterday we picked up Dad's car to sell. My boyfriend will lol after that as he's sold a few vehicles and dealt with the people. So that's kind. Bit sad for Dad. It was a second car so they still have their main car which Mum mostly drives now.
Can't think of anything else...
Always have you in my thoughts, I miss our daily catch ups. Please speak kindly to yourself my precious friend. Love and light 💚💛☀️🥗🍓✔️🍇☕🌳
21-11-2021 10:54 AM
21-11-2021 10:54 AM
Thanks for your update @Anastasia 🙂 I'm glad the Cmas work party wasn't horrible.
Oh dear, your left hand 😞 And your nails...do you bite them?
Thanks for your encouraging words.
The sun didn't eventuate yesterday so achieved nothing and kind of knocked myself out with books. But it's sunny today. Went back to bed this morning at 7.30 and napped. Now off to supermarket before a walk. Prefer going to supermarket much earlier in the morning, oh well. Hope it won't be too crowded.
@Anastasia wrote:First session was great, it flew tho but i think she will be a huge help. Shame about the expense after the next one I will have to wait until next pay but that's ok it's at least happening.
Am so pleased to hear! Not about the expense, but that she'll be a help. Yay 🙂
Why are no visitors allowed in common areas of the ward, I wonder? I hope the visit to your boy goes well...crossing fingers.
Thanks for the fruit, trees, salad (had to enlarge to see what it was lol), sun, coffee and
Sending you lots of 💚🌷🌞🥐
21-11-2021 07:28 PM
21-11-2021 07:28 PM
Lots of love back to you dear @NatureLover 🌳🍇🍓🥗☀️🌹☕❣️
Yes I bite my nails they are sore and dreadful to look at 😔
22-11-2021 07:42 AM - edited 22-11-2021 07:57 AM
22-11-2021 07:42 AM - edited 22-11-2021 07:57 AM
@Anastasia wrote:Yes I bite my nails they are sore and dreadful to look at 😔
Oh @Anastasia , I'm sorry to hear - it sounds painful 😞
How was your visit with your boy?
I'm so disappointed - I'm still depressed. I knocked myself out again with books yesterday. They're like a drug to me - complete escapism. No fruit or veggies or water drunk all weekend. The SAD has taken 3 weeks longer than usual this year so far...my psychologist says it's the constant rainy weather. I've been trying to keep positive and just keep patiently waiting, but I've had enough. I'm even off my food, and I'm a huge foodie. Got to try and drag myself into work today if possible...I'll see how I'm coping after breakfast. If I can force some breakfast down even! 😞 Not wanting breakfast (which is my favourite meal) is a sign I'm not doing well.
I'm down to my last library book so I need to go to the library and get more drugs of addiction. Yes, it's an addiction, knocking myself out with books.
Sorry to offload all this - I'm already feeling guilty, as I know you're overloaded. But if I can't express it on a mental health forum, then I'm a bit stuffed. I just saw my psychologist last Friday so not due to see her for another month. Just got to get through.
And I can't even tempt anyone with some of my rarer disorders to stay and chat to me on this thread! Another failure.
I thought it was interesting you sent me a picture (icon) of salad - maybe you knew what I needed. It's only just struck me now though.
Any news on when your boy might be coming home from the hospital?
💚🌷🌞☕
22-11-2021 09:48 AM
22-11-2021 09:48 AM
I hope today is better for you @NatureLover and there is some sunshine 🌞
Thank you for all your sweet messages. I do appreciate you very much.
Right now I am trying to convince myself to get out of bed and into the shower so I can face another week.
Lots of love 💚💛💚💛🤸♂️🧜♀️🤸♂️💛💚💛💚
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