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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello everyone 
What things have you got in place to help you daily with everything that is going on in our lives whn you are feeling anxious, worried , yuk, concerned, annoyed, in a panic,
self care is soo inportant for us all
it is not being selfish , it is very much needed to keep us keeping on
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tymeModerator
Hey @Shaz51 , the post above was for you. I'm not sure if the tagging worked.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Mother1
Thank you for sharing your story
Sending you hugs
Yes my "now nothing " means cuppa time out under the trees
Or doing nothing explaining the unexpected to happen
Have you have something you like to do or hobbies you like ?
One day at a time here too , here for you
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PooleCasual Contributor
My husband says really hurtful things sometimes. It’s hard to get them out of my head. I need more space from him but it’s difficult
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RiverSealModerator
Hey @Poole thank you for being vulnerable with the community and lovely to have you here on the Forums.
It sounds like a tough situation to deal with when the people closest to us say hurtful things. I wonder have you told him how you feel about what he says? Sometimes having a conversation about how you feel rather than what they say is a good way to approach people who say hurtful things.
There is a phone support line called 1800 RESPECT who may be able to support you with this and how it makes you feel. I encourage you to contact them if you feel it would be beneficial.
Take care
RiveSeal
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PooleCasual Contributor
Thanks being validated is great! When I tell him such things he just looks at me without any comment. But I will keep in mind the phone number. I just try and remember dealing with mental illness is hard and lots of us are feeling this way too.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Amy1972 , @Poole , @Mother1 , @Krishna , @RiverSeal , @Healandlove
How are you going today my friends
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PooleCasual Contributor
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tymeModerator
Hey @Poole , I'm so sorry to hear this.
It is understandable that you were feeling unsafe.
Have you ever spoken to him about how it affects you?
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HealandloveSenior Contributor
Lovely @Shaz51 , thank you for the tag!
Today I'd not a good day but I am now taking time to myself while the children are asleep and my husband watches TV. I am here catching up in the forum and will read shortly.
Hope everyone's evening is calm and restful.
🥰🥰🥰
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Yes yesterday @Healandlove
I spent a lot of time on the forum
Also step D1 and grandson came for lunch -- she brought lunch
Grandson nearly had a sleep here xx
Then later after hubby had a sleep we watched a movie
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