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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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Bimby2Senior Contributor
Good to hear from you @CheerBear. I have had knee replacement surgery so to sit at
computer is a little painful but I'm coping. Thank you for your greeting. Very best wishes to you and yours. Bimby2
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TeejSenior Contributor
Hi @Bimby2. I hope you have a good recovery for your knee replacement. I can imagine bending it at a computer desk might still be difficult and a bit painful. Best wishes 💜🤗
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TeejSenior Contributor
I’m really glad you can vent too @CheerBear. I think when we keep it in our head we often make it take over.
I think we need la la land a bit, it gives us that break from being on constant high alert. But like you that crash is so big. It’s sometimes life threatening. I am totally with you on being ok with the wheels falling off and just going with it. That’s been my position a bit today, just going with the crappy and scared stuff. Sometimes getting through the really big emotions for me is so hard.
Im glad you and LF had a good day. That made me smile. I hope tomorrow is a bit kinder to you. Sending image in next post to see if it makes a difference. 💜🤗
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TeejSenior Contributor
@CheerBear 😜😊
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Wishing you a speedy recovery @Bimby2 ..... 💐💕
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Hi @Teej, your avatar drew me in. It looks great! I didn't know you could make them move! You may be a trend starter! 
I can smile wide in an emoticon but doing it a bit rough too. The sleep demon has taken me over for now. Still, I'm awake at this moment and not too bad. The crazy depressed worried thoughts that have been at my mind all day have eased a bit.
Hope you and @CheerBear get some relief from it too. 
The thing that helped me today was saying in my mind the word 'now' as a mantra. Got me to sleep when I needed to go there. Has kept me slightly sane since then.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Hugs all round...
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TeejSenior Contributor
@Mazarita Sorry you are having a hard time of it too. Slightly sane is always a good thing, completely sane would be boring. Personally I prefer the edge of sanity 😜.
I found the new avatars last night when I was trying to express myself without using lots of angry hurt words. I looked up explosion gifs and found a heap. With my mood a bit better today I’ve lightened it up a bit. I have one for when I’m going ok again. So I’m afraid it was just me raiding the internet as usual. I have made gifs before but not for a long time. Maybe I’ll have a go at one for an avatar.
I will be up and down for a bit still while I’m going through this psyche assessment and waiting to see if I can do the therapy. 😳:face_with_rolling_eyes:.
Think this should have been on the rave thread 😜
i hope tonight is kind to you Hugs 💜🤗
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
@Teej, @CheerBear, waiting times are tough. Hugs again.
I'm waiting for the new meds change to hopefully improve things, but there's a chance it could make things worse too. Neither my psychiatrist nor I are sure what's really bringing on the depression and heavy sleeping. Only time and meds experiments will tell.
Seems good that you can express your different moods and states of being via the avatar and other images you post. I too have a gif making program. Played around with it a while back but nothing suitable for an avatar. Probably don't have it in me for now.
Hi @Faith-and-Hope
Hi @Bimby2, kind wishes for your fast recovery.
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