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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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Hey @RedHorse ,

Sorry to hear things are so tough at the moment.

Listening to rain falling on a caravan roof sounds very soothing.

Anything in particular you are watching on SBS or iView?

Looking to hear from you and sitting with you at this time,

tyme

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Hi @tyme and thanks for sitting with me.

I'm thinking of watching a comedy to lift my mood. Will see what I can find.

Take care,

RedHorse 🌹🐴

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How’s it going red horse? I went to the doctor again today got prescribed a truckload of meds. Thought I was really getting better yesterday - took the dog out and came back coughing and feeling NASTY. MY place looks like a bomb hit it. It’s 1pm and I’m tired but I know if I go to 🛌 the battle will begin.

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Hello @RedHorse @perspective @Shaz51 I hope bed rest is soothing and recharges the batteries... I feel for each and all of you. I rested much of the day today after a physically and emotionally draining day yesterday.

Trusting tomorrow will be kind and you'll feel at least a little better.

I'm wondering how to support 2 family members who are ill when I don't drive and am feeling depleted myself. What help and support would you like, friends - what would you wish for? I can offer you words of reassurance, comfort and support... but maybe not a lot when it comes to answers

Dimity

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@Dimity reassurance, comfort and support are just what we all need when times are tough. I think answers are what come from within when we're supported with the things you've just mentioned 💜

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Hi @perspective

I hope you can get on top of this bout of illness with the meds you've been prescribed and you manage to get some rest.

I'm thinking of you and sending healing vibes.

Take care,
RedHorse 🌹🐴

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Things are better here today than they were yesterday @Dimity I hope the same is true for you.

Your reassurance, comfort and support are gratefully received and I send them back to you with big virtual hugs 💕🤗

Thinking of you my friend.

Take care,
RedHorse 🌹🐴

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Thankyou @RedHorse you made me tear up... today was a bit better for me too.

@perspective I hope the meds help you shake off your cough and you feel better soon... it's good you're getting help from your gp. I'd wonder about the accuracy of your covid tests especially if they were RATs.

@Shaz51 how are you? I hope the ABs are helping and there's less pain... resting up with a cuppa and a good magazine might be on the to-do list... I hope your mum and mr shaz are keeping well too...

Hoping for a happy Saturday all round

Dimity

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Thank you for your caring message @Dimity , I am feeling a lot better with the AB's,

I brought a magazine today and also had my hair done today

Have a bridal shower to go to tomorrow for my step D1

Going to take it easy xxx

How are you today my wonderful friend ❤❤❤

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So happy you're well enough to enjoy the bridal shower @Shaz51 , glad you got your hair done. I've embarrassed myself back in the day by not understanding Tupperware parties were a sort of bridal shower.

I've had a low-level infection (abscess) for a while, have had 2 courses of ABs and go back for surgery next week. Feeling tired and unmotivated since forever it seems. But we're starting into the autumn weather which is nice. How's the weather been up North?

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