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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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HealandloveSenior Contributor
Aww that would have been lovely to have D1 and your grandson visiting! I'm glad you had that quality time @Shaz51 🤗🤗🤗
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HealandloveSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 @tyme @Poole @RiverSeal @Mother1 , these days my go to coping tool is reading.
I love escaping to other worlds and stories.
This is what I am currently reading. It makes me laugh at times 😂 which is always a treasured thing.
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JustWhelmedSenior Contributor
I am getting better at building self care strategies. It's a bit of a balance of self care vs just ignoring my responsibilities tho haha! eep.
I escape to my garden, or lay down with a book, walk my doggo, play xbox or watch TV with my kids.
I actually had a thought yesterday that when things get too much (the "things" being ensuring my partner gets her two kids to shower, brush their teeth, eat, wear clean clothes, not game all day, which I chase and chase but they don't do) I need to just let it go. Make sure my kids are doing what's best for them, make sure everyone is fed and loved, let it go. It was such an epiphany; blended families are hard, especially with neurodiverse members and significant mental health issues.... I can't fix it, I can't "make" them do what they need to..... so I will control the things I can!
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @RiverSeal , @Poole , @tyme , @Healandlove , @JustWhelmed , @Pem , @Jynx , @Faith-and-Hope , @Adge , @Krishna , @PeppiPatty , @Jynx , @Former-Member
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Thanks @Shaz51 My Coping Toolbox is empty at the moment.
So I appreciate your Reminding me.
Adge
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KrishnaSenior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51 snuggled by the fire today crotcheting a blanket. Raining and cold outside so went with my need to do very little after a night of insomnia 😵💫. Being kind to myself. Hope you’ve had a peaceful day 🙏❤️🌹
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hugs my awesome friend @Krishna ❤️
Hope you are able to get some sleep tonight xx
Stay warm and have a cuppa
It is raining 🌧 here and 22 degrees
Do you have trouble sleeping
@Jynx what is your sleep thread called 😁
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JynxModerator
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SbrNew Contributor
My coping toolbox is colouring on my tablet, sleep, relaxation music and body relaxation and an occasional movie
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KrishnaSenior Contributor
Thanks @Jynx 🙏
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