I can’t cope

I don’t really know any of the nurses on tonight @RiverSeal. I’ve just had my new sleeping med so I’m hoping it knocks me out soon. I will mention it in check in in the morning and one of the nurses I like is on night duty so I can talk to her when I wake up.

I see my psychiatrist on Monday but I think that’ll be about discharge as I’m not sure she will see me Friday before I leave.

That sounds like a great plan @Captain24 and I hope you get some sleep with your new meds. RiverSeal

I got extra night meds last night and finally feel asleep. It took quite a while. They had to let me into the kitchen to make a hot chocolate as it closes at 10pm. I also did speak to a nurse and now they all know that I’m struggling! No confidentiality in here. Lol. But it’s good because they checked in on me more last night. Checking to see how I was going.

That's great news @Captain24 and congratulations again on reaching out for support when you needed it! Nice work 🙂 RiverSeal

Well done for reaching out @Captain24 So proud of how much strength and courage you are showing. It's also great to hear how much the nurses care. It really does make a difference.

I hope today goes ok for you hon 💗

It’s raining @Snowie so I can’t go for a walk. We played games in the last group and the psychologist stayed back and talked me through what I can work on when I go home. She was lovely and gave me a hug goodbye!

Because I have nothing this afternoon and couldn’t walk, I'm feeling really isolated and alone. I’ve put a load of washing on and have another one ready to go.

I feel so lonely and I don’t even like the nurses that are in so that’s not helpful.

Hoe is your afternoon going?

Hi @Captain24

Glad to hear about the psych. It is the small things that can make such a difference to us. I'm glad she stayed back to talk to you.

I think that is normal to not gel with every nurse. There were some that I just didn't connect with and couldn't talk too.

Happy to keep you company if you need it.

My afternoon is ok. Just took S to work. He works just down the main street so not a long drive for me. Just been catching up on some washing myself, doing all the sheets and towels.

Company sounds good @Snowie. I’ve just been watching home and away on my phone. It’s still raining but I can hear the ocean. It’s also really cold here. Inside and outside. I have a tracksuit and Ugg boots on.

At least you don’t have far to go. Washing is the pits. Plus when it finally dries, hopefully tomorrow night, I have to ask to get the iron so I can iron them.

How is D going at uni?

Sorry @Captain24 D just got home so finding out about her day.

Am happy to give you company hon. It is quite warm here. Sitting in shorts and a t-shirt. Being able to hear the ocean from where you are must be nice, even if it is cold.

I remember washing in hospital. I only took clothing I could put in the dryer so it was easier to wash and dry. I found I didn't need a lot of clothes anyway.

D is loving uni. She has got classes Mon, Tues and Wed and then normally studies from home Thurs and Fri. She is beginning to make some friends. She is the complete opposite to me, is a social butterfly and makes friends easily.

I’ve had dinner and meds @Snowie. They just took my blood pressure but the machine isn’t working properly and I lost feeling in my hand and it’s still hurting.

Sorry.. I’m really miserable tonight. The d*** nurse that is in tonight is going to come in and see me. I told him it’s been a hard day. I just have to wait until meds are done. [edited by moderator]

Im glad D is enjoying it. Being a social butterfly is good. Hopefully it stays with her.

When does S finish work?