I can’t cope

Hey @RiverSeal

Yeah I’m really struggling with it. I feel a little more settled than yesterday, though.

So far I have managed to avoid art! But the art room is only opened during group hours. Same as the pool and gym. They are all on the timetable and only opened then.

We have 2 groups in the morning and then one in the afternoon but we are going to go to the beach instead of the last group. @Snowie. I’m hoping by being able to get out and get fresh air that will help.

I wouldn’t mind doing that group bug that’s when the others are heading down and I don’t know where to go.

Did you enjoy your family visit?

What about using your phone to keep your mind occupied? Maybe reading a book or something @Captain24. What have you done in the past when you get bored?

RiverSeal

I usually sit with my dogs and watch tv! @RiverSeal. I did bring a latch hook kit in with me but it’s getting a little frustrating.

I might just read. It usually puts me to sleep but they can just wake me up for my meds.

A trip to the beach sounds nice @Captain24 I hope you get to go.

They have an art room here which is set up for 10 people. Always fills but still small enough to feel comfortable.

Seeing the family was nice. We had lunch out and then got ice cream afterwards. Was really good to spend time with them. They are both working tonight and tomorrow so have to entertain myself. Besides the art group they don't run any other groups on the weekends. Just Mon to Fri.

Have you used SBS on Demand @Captain24? It's free and you could watch TV on your phone maybe! RiverSeal

I’m glad you got time with them @Snowie.

One of the girls in here has her kids visiting and they were loud and annoying in the dining room and now they are running up and down the corridor!

We have 2 groups every morning seven days a week. M-F there is 2 groups in the afternoon, Saturday and Sunday there is only one in the arvo.

All are compulsory, except the sat and sun arvo ones. We get 4 hrs leave weekends.

With nothing the whole weekend that must be so hard.

Im still not sure I should go out but I’ll be with others so I should be fine.

Im scared to ask as I don't want to be that person but I hope however checks on us tonight does more than open and shut the door.

I haven’t tried it @RiverSeal. The tv only has free to air channels and not even all of them!

I was stupid and didn’t bring my laptop in so all I have is my phone. I’ll try it though.

We are not allowed visitors in here @Captain24 but wouldn't bring my kids in anyway. Would much rather go out with them anyway.

Because of ECT Mon, Wed and Fri I rarely make it to group those days. Sometimes I will fit it in but the other days I go. Gives me something to do too. I am not one to talk to others so feel very alone in here. My fault really.

I find I can talk to some nurses easier then others. It just depends on if I have had them before. I hope the nurses give you that space and time to talk. It does make it that little easier.

I just opened up in group and said that I don’t see a future for myself.