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Struggling

Struggling

Struggling at the moment.

I'm experiencing a combination of depression and anxiety bringing up all sorts of negative memories. Mistakes I made and opportunities I failed to take up.

It's making me feel unwell, jittery, hopeless, painfully uncomfortable and unable to rest.

I'm not even sure I will post this but at least it gives me something to focus on in the moment.

I know other people have real problems. When I look at my life objectively I feel like a fraud. I'm weak and lazy.

Like why can't I just start doing something meaningful to relieve the anxiety?

Every little thing seems too hard, too much for me to handle.

I'm overwhelmed.

I have so many excuses to NOT participate in everyday life.

Yes I have diagnoses but I also receive ongoing treatment for them.

I should be doing better.

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I hope today was a better day and tonight is a better night for you @perspective

Take care,

RedHorse 🌹🐴

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Hi @Dimity and thanks for your reply.

Things are looking up.

Today I managed to get up relatively early and drove into town to purchase supplies from Bunnings, the Chemist and IGA.

I also did a couple of loads of washing at the Laundromat.

I've put most things away and have a plan to complete the rest tomorrow.

A bonus is that I am actually physically tired after running around so much today.

I usually get a good nights sleep after a day in town.

I hope things are going well with you @Dimity and that you are enjoying the weekend.

Take care,
RedHorse 🌹🐴

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That's good to hear @RedHorse . I did a grocery shop too, it's an effort sometimes. But the weather is nice so I'll try to get outside again tomorrow.

Cheers

Dimity

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Glad for you redhorse being organised makes me feel better

i just had a massive coughing fit , put me in a total panic , felt like I was choking

i think I must have covid . Tested negative 3 times…new variant?

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That sounds serious and frightening @perspective

Perhaps a visit to the GP to get some answers and relief?

Take care,
RedHorse 🌹🐴

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Sigh...

I'm so sick and tired of myself.

I have a spike of activity one day and a trough of inactivity for the next week.

For example on Saturday I went into town and got a few things done. Sunday, Monday and today I have really struggled to get out of bed and once I am out, I barely move all day.

Still haven't put the laundry away, I just avoid it - a constant reminder that I live in a confined, disorganised space.

All that talk with my psychologist and on the forum about starting to tidy up, yet here I sit doing nothing except feeling bad about myself.

Didn't achieve anything the last couple of days, unless I include basic routine tasks like getting out of bed, getting dressed and taking meds.

Posting and supporting other's posts on this forum gives some sort of structure to my days.

And so I post to this thread.

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@perspective Hope you are feeling a bit better today xx

@RedHorse , don't be too hard on yourself my awesome friend xxx

One day at a time , a little tip that I am trying to do is not to try and do everything in one day , writing down a list from most important to the least

I am finding today Very hard as I found out i have a kidney infection and I am finding it hard to do anything because of the pain

And we'll done for getting the basic routine things done xoxo

How are your veges , have you just got pumpkin or other things

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Thanks @Shaz51 you give sound advice.

I just got a reminder I have my second vaccine shot tomorrow afternoon so I'll be forced into action - not a bad thing.

Sorry to hear about your kidney infection, I hope you feel better soon. I'm sending you healing vibes.

The garden is growing wild at the moment with lots of greens, tomatoes, capsicums, chillis, herbs etc.

Take care,
RedHorse 🌹🐴

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Will be thinking of you tomorrow @RedHorse and thank your for the healing vibes xxx

All those veges sounds goods

Not hot chillies like the birdeye chillies, they were hot

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Really struggling.

Feeling so very low, physically and emotionally drained.

Just lay in bed all day listening to the rain falling on the caravan roof.

Can't get comfortable, can't sleep.

Suppose I'll find something to watch on SBS On Demand or ABC iView to try and distract myself.

Am safe.

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