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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
Haha when i was younger i was accident prone and one birthday as a joke my mum gave me a heap of rolls of bubble wrap 😂😂😂😂 @CheerBear i broke the 2 joints in my finger and it took bloody ages to heal but the soft tissue and nerves took the longest. Specialist said it may not ever fully heal just plateu which is where its at now.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Bugger about the food market and the fashion show @Sans911 maybe next time hey..
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Me too @CheerBear been having trouble with notifications all week. Theres a thread if you'd like to join in. Lauz and nashy are working on it though.
It was funny. It wasnt long after i fell off a none moving horse (as in i went to get on but instead of sitting in the saddle i went to far over and landed flat on my backside 😕😌)
Hmm maybe you should give middle some. 😏 ill share some of mine with them.
Have you got much on this weekend?
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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outlanderSenior Contributor
U sound like me. Convinced not agreeing 😏 @CheerBear sounds like a nice weekend though and i hope the kids behave themselves too.
Tomorrow is work from 10-4/430 then sunday work from 10-1 horses and then not to much after that. Have a birthday on sunday as well but not a big celebration as they are more elderly and would rather just some visitors in increments rather then a party.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Goodnight @CheerBear hoping you can get your sleep back on track again. Nice catching up with you ❤❤
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ethSenior Contributor
Hey @Silenus so good to see you here again. I've wondered what was happening for you many times since last we met. Lots of changes and challenges. Very sorry to hear about the loss of your mil and going through the grief process - it's very hard and unpredictable. Wonderful that your family has pulled together at this time. Sounds like you and your partner have been central to that - caring for both father and fil must be really challenging at times on top of running your business and working so far away half the time. Very happy to hear that your store is successful. And WOW to your record of remaining in your job for 2 years!!! I'm so pleased to hear you have managed to be so stable (with bipolar issues) for so long - that in itself is a major achievement, especially with all the challenges and stressors you've coped with at the same time. Lovely to hear you still get time in your garden to earth and grow, in both senses of the words.
My year has been overall progress for the better, but also with some challenges. I've remained relatively stable with the bipolar too, but still have pretty major cPTSD challenges at times. I was eventually approved for NDIS funding in July last year and have had support workers and weekly psychology (which I could not afford otherwise) as a result. And a small transport allowance. All of which add up to having been able to get involved and do workshops with the local writers centre and womens centre, complete a bridge play beginners' course, go to water tai chi twice a week, use Shebah rides occasionally by myself, and more. So I've developed in a few ways more than for many years before - socially, mentally and with independence and have new friendships with a couple of women where the focus is not on mental health. Generous women who give me a lift so I can do a couple more things every week. My annual review approaches now and is a source of increased anxiety but I think I'll be prepared by the time it happens - planning meeting in less than 2 weeks.
I also managed being home alone with the dog for a month recently and didn't fall in a heap. I live in a cabin in my bro and sil's back yard and they went overseas for the month. That was a major achievement for me, thanks to all the supports I now have in place.
I've also managed to stay out of hospital. Here's cheers to growing awareness of how to manage bipolar!! And continued insight!
Much love to you too. It's great to hear from you xx
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ethSenior Contributor
Good morning to all here @CheerBear @outlander @Sans911 @Teej @Shaz51 hope today starts gently for you all. I hope you don't mind my long post here to @Silenus . Just so good to see him pop up. How wonderful the forums can be sometimes.
Take care all as the day unfolds xx
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