I can’t cope

I’ll take lots of photos! Pix loves the beach. She has a favourite and she will stand at the edge of the sand as we come on to it waiting for me to unclip her lead so she can run to the water! She is so happy there @MissGremlin

@Captain24 oohhh I'd definitely love to see photos. Awww sweet Pix, it's great that she loves the beach and the water ☺️.

I haven't been able to take Casper to the beach yet as it's not safe to here at the moment.

That’s a shame @MissGremlin

If pix is out walking and sees a puddle she goes straight in it! If we go to close to the edge of the river and she knows it’s safe she will go in there too. Just loves it. Jett won’t get wet at all. I have had him get his paws wet at the beach but I think ita just because Pix is out in it. He doesn’t like it though

I hear it is hard. Can you use tonight as a reset and then re-evaluate how you feel tomorrow @Captain24 ? Tell yourself "This WILL pass". Self talk goes a long way. I believe in you. You can come so far already. You CAN do it.

Work is work. YOU are more important than work. You will have good days and bad days. Bad days are not wrong. They are normal.

Please be kind to yourself.

As for the kids, it was a lot of fun today. We are inviting more kids over on Friday... 13 kids thus far. But yes, it did fill my cup - a lot. No screens at all.

Be gentle @Captain24

@Captain24 Casper loves water so i have no doubt that he will love the beach if i get to take him one day. I think it's funny how Pix loves the beach, puddles and the river but bath time is a big nope 😂. Awww Jett just getting his paws wet, it's funny how all dogs are different.

I’m going to go to bed @tyme. I have to face another day at work tomorrow, I have to go. I don’t have a choice.

My psych was talking about that yesterday, that it will pass but being a bipolar episode it’s hard to know how long. She contacted my GP so I had extra support. She is really concerned. I have made it through before, several times! It’s just so hard in the moment to see out.

Wow 13 kids! I don’t know how you do it. My best friend brought her son around yesterday for an hour and that was enough!

I know!! She is fine in there but definitely not getting her there! @MissGremlin

Im glad he likes the water, he should love the beach.

Im going to bed now as I have another big work day tomorrow. Thank you for being here with me.

Popping in to send some hugs @Captain24 @MissGremlin @Flutterbug9 @AlwaysMyself

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@Flutterbug9 I have a short fuse too - I think it's commonly linked to ADHD, I find I am quick to anger but it also fades quickly too. Sounds like you handled that interaction very well! I find it helpful to identify out loud when I notice the 'edge' creep into my tone - like you @AlwaysMyself I especially utilise this in interactions with people like customer service reps etc to assure them I am not about to start verbally abusing them or anything. It does help to stop and take some breaths or call a time out, but recognising when we need to do so can be tricky. Good on you for recognising this @Flutterbug9 as something to delve into/work on with your supports.

Anyone else end up in tears really quickly when angry? I've noticed it can be hard to get a point across or get people to take me seriously because of it....

@Captain24 I know it's hard to see the way forward - but doesn't mean it's not there. You got this, we got you 💜

@Captain24 haha oh Pix I can relate 😂.

I hope you can get a good sleep sweet and that tomorrow is a better day at work for you. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️

@Jynx oh I end up in tears very quickly when I'm angry. Like today when I was trying to fix my internet and I was so worked up i started crying on the phone with the internet provider, I felt incredibly ashamed but the guy didn't seem to understand my frustration.