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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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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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MDTSenior Contributor
hey @CheerBear
Just wanted to say I hear you. I'm hoping that SANE Chat comes back online soon because I've had enough of feeling the way I am and need to chat with someone too.
I'm empathetic to what you described there too - I want to push myself and for the most part i have and yet... still here...
anyway. Take care friend
gday also to @outlander
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
im not supposed to be here but just stopped for a cuppa. I need to get back to what I was doing and hope that you can be kind to you.
💜🤗
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MDTSenior Contributor
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MDTSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
That is all so hard for you @CheerBear The lack of sleep is like a rollercoaster the next day - there are times when you can function for a little while but them it is those smaller things that can break you ...and you broke when you didn't think you would but that is okay CB - you can only deal with so much sometimes ...and you are dealing with a lot. The 'stuff' yesterday at the group has certainly had a big effect on you and I actually find it a failure in the system that there is no follow up after such groups. I am sure you are not the only one that has things come up as a result of the group and there really should be someone you can talk to about that. Did you manage to get an earlier appointment so you can go through some of that? Please use this space to talk about what you need to if that will help you too CB.
It certainly would not be easy for you not having that person you can call on to help you out sometimes and to just give you a break from even the day to day stuff. Can you talk to well one about any of this or is that too hard to do?
Sitting with you and sending you huge, fluffy, rainbow covered hugs
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BryanaCampSenior Contributor
hi @outlander how are you today, I see you around and think you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders for such a young one. How is your carer role going for you today? I managed a walk to the pharmacy to get meds & some cookery but not much else today. Hope today has been ok for you.
hi @CheerBear you poor old sausage. I had surgery last year and can't face medicare to get my rebates - which may be a lot of much needed moula - just waiting in a queue drives me mental let alone having all the paperwork in order & the wherewithal to "be effective" with staff. Centrelink & those places are not designed to be people-friendly, sometimes I think they are designed to be so difficult you give up & miss out on your rebates to save the govt money. I totally understand being overwhelmed at C'link. bureaucratic nightmare. But hey, it's nothing that can't be built on another day when you're feeling stronger. Which I am sure you will. What is your school work or voluntary work? I volunteer 1 day/week to cook lunch for people who need it at my local community house.
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