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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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DecadianSenior Contributor
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
@Faith-and-Hope
Of course - you are in Europe
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Unknown userMember
Just check'n in
You ok @Kurra??? 💜🤗
How are you @Decadian I've been so very self absorbed lately and missed some of your posts💜🤗
Hi to @Whim, @Queenie,
how are you?
I hope things are ok but understand if there not especially at this time of year. 💜🤗
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Former-Member, how are you tonight xx
our friend @Decadian anniversary is today , so I am sending you lots of tender hugs my friend xoxo
, we are here if you want a little company my friend xx
Hi to @Whim, @Queenie,
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member
How did your day go? Have been thinking about you
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Unknown userMember
Thanks for reminding me @Shaz51💜😘
@Decadian i hope you are ok on this really difficult anniversary. I am thinking of you and sending you loads of hugs. 💜🤗💐🤗💜
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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DecadianSenior Contributor
Thanks for your thoughts @Former-Member
It's okay to have periods of time to be self-absorbed - I have those myself -
I wonder about my dentist - he is a great guy and how I would have survived all the extractions I have had in the last few years would not be something I would like to think about, I am not afraid of going to the dentist - but extractions - terrible - I have a hard time settling down and being calm - but on the 16th Dec last year I had unplanned dental surgery
These guys earn their daily bread by spending their days peering into other people's mouths and doing things to their teeth - fine - fill away all day - but don't pull my teeth out
I become totally self-absorbed - I am phobic - I cannot sit still but must - my back aches - my head will start aching - I would rather be anywhere else
But no - and I guess with all you have going on that is what happens in the process of being self-absorbed
However - as bad as it is I don't see it as wrong - I see it as a reaction to what is happening around you. It gets past a point where you have any control over it
But I can tell you are working on it
Dec
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Unknown userMember
Hi @Kurra,
im worried about you, are you ok? I'm not sure what is going on for you but you are in my thoughts, sending loads of hugs 💜🤗
Hi @utopia,
How are you travelling? 💜🤗
Hi @Former-Member,
how are you today? I'm glad you are in hospital but I'm worried about you too. You know it's ok to get all the dark stuff out too, I read on the other thread. Sometimes we need to release. I know I had to recently and when I got to say it out loud to someone it helped lift a huge weight from my shoulders. It doesn't go away for me but some days it is more manageable than others. Last night and this morning it tried to come back but I was in control this time. I hope you get the help you need in hospital. 💜🤗
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Unknown userMember
@Decadian,
Yes the dentist brings a new level of fear to me too. I'm not too bad with pain and was blessed with a fairly high tolerance to it but dental pain and more so discomfort is a whole new animal. I can't imagine adding your physical ailments to the equation.
I hope today finds you ok.💜🤗
@Zoe7 I'm glad to read you got through the night ok. I hope today has gone a bit smoother for you. My day is ok, luckily spent a bit of time outside my head for a change. 💜🤗
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