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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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outlanderSenior Contributor
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ZaphodSenior Contributor
@outlander ...yeh. ive had some serious doubts over whether i SHOULD be in aged care given my MH issues.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Great advice @outlander ... ❣️
Hi and welcome to the forums @Zaphod .... 👋
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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ZaphodSenior Contributor
Hi @outlander. I got about four hours sleep. Am about to ring them again. Yeh it helped. We did breathing excercises which calmed me down. How are you today?
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ZaphodSenior Contributor
Hi @Faith-and-Hope. Thanks.
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ZaphodSenior Contributor
@outlander@Faith-and-Hope Feeling really anxious this morning. Got a ball of dread in the pit of my stomach. Going to write a list of things i need to do and break them down into smaller tasks. Im sure its all more daunting in my head than it really is. Bit chilly but still a beautiful day outside. Hope everyone else on here has a good day.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Sounds like a good plan @Zaphod ....
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Bimby2Senior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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