Overwhelmed

Hi @Rosie51

So sorry to hear you're struggling this morning. It sounds like you're in a really rough space.

I am currently moderating the forum and have sent you an email.

Regards,

Mufasa

I hear you @Rosie51 .

I encourage you to continue reaching out. I'd be happy to hear how you're travelling.

Hugs,

BPDSurvivor

I can identify, out of work until airport gets back in business, here at home, overwhelmed by depression and anxiety, but using my time to do mental health management and repairs to my apartment, very therapeutic. Also plenty of time for reading, piano practice, exercise. Putting the stress, anxiety and depression to good use.

I really relate to what you are saying @Rosie51

For a long time I have been frustrated at falling into the role of always initating conversations. It can feel like people aren't interested in me and don't care about me as much as I care about them.

But then I think about how hard reaching out is and I think maybe my loved ones just struggle to make the first move and they really are thinking of me. It can be really hard though when our expectations don't match up with other's actions.

And believe me, I love to curl up in my chair under a blanket and forget the world sometimes too. This is totally natural when things get a bit much. 🙂

Sitting with you in this
- periwinklepixie

Thankyou so much Appreciate your support

@Rosie51 You are not alone. I have felt very much the same lately as my husband has been in Psychiatric care for the last 6 wks. I needed time to recover and everyone kept saying spend time on things you want to do but I just couldn't find a way to get started. I slept way too much and my diet was dreadful. I think I was feeling depressed. I found myself alone in a never ending lockdown......It is finally starting to pass with the beginning of spring. I'm in Victoria and it was an awful winter overwhelmingly cold and Wet. With the Sunshine my mood is lifting and I hope yours is as well. I am also the giver the one everyone keeps saying is strong and leans on but when I need a shoulder there's never anyone there for me. I am learning to ask for help. It's not easy but just being here talking is a good start. Then a cuppa and a few biscuits outside in the sun under a tree with nature might help you find your way. Turning off social media and listening to the noise of real life is also a fave at the momment. Finding the little things that become enjoyment has been the key for me. Still sleeping too much but hoping to pick up my guitar and start watercolour painting again one day soon. Hope you find yourself a little bit.
all the Best.

Hey @Rosie51

Would i be able to get the recommendation of the lounge chair you speak of? It sounds really comfortable..

What are the projects you have started? When you talk about reaching out, is it all project or work based?

Carla Chris Thankyou for your response I appreciate your suggestions

Hi again I took on the tasks because I was interested and wanted to do them.

I realise now that my husband was very negative about me doing them He said that when I knit I become obsessed and he feels alone - so I stopped knitting.He said I'd never carry through with growing plants in pots so now I haven't started planting seeds Then he said I wouldn't bother finishing renovating an old wooden table I bought cheaply so I haven't started that either Not sure what's happening? I might be being extra-sensitive to his off the cuff comments or maybe he is being overly-critical of me? He's a nice fella and we laugh together often - although not lately since I've felt bad Trying to work out my next steps to feeing better. I have been admitted to a Mental Health ward & being treated by Psychiatrists so the brain fog is clearing slowly.

Thankyou for your comments I appreciate your support