@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Shaz51 @BlueBay @Snowie and others following along...
It has been a very long day. Did not sleep much last night but expected that. Could have so easily curled up on the couch this morning and not moved all day but I had to go to work. As soon as I got there I saw the Principal as we had to discuss an email sent by a parent with some concerning detail in it. It is a really tricky situation but so far I have been exempt from any attacks which I have been pre-warned often happens with this particular parent. She has her own mental health issues so I have some insight into the place she is coming from and the ups and downs she goes through - presently she is manic so my primary concern is for her child and providing the safety and security in the school for her.
The kids themselves were wonderful today - no issues to deal with and they worked really well on their work which enabled me to keep an eye on those doing birdhouses as well. We got more done today than I expected so tomorrow there are only 6 left to do - and the rooves of the rest to put on. I can do their rooves for them quickly if we run out of time tomorrow. Had a quick trip to the hardware store at lunchtime to get more drill bits and another one tonight so we don't run out tomorrow.
Also had more PD after school but I had to leave early to get to my pdoc appointment. She is happy with how I am going - yesterday afternoon and last night aside. Staying on the same meds but pushing our next appointment out for 6 weeks time. Nightime is generally much easier on me now - both anxiety and fears significantly reduced and nightmares more infrequent - so all positives on the whole. She is more than happy with how I am coping with everything, especially work, and said she can see more confidence in me. I think going back on class has been the major contributing factor there and she agrees. We also discussed my SI and although it is still present it is by no means ruling my life. I more have moments of thinking about it rather than it being a constant thought and that is a massive improvement. We also discussed the stress over the last few weeks and how much being unwell affected that. She thinks I have handled it well but also agrees with me that I should have had more time off - past that stage now though and got through it.
Very much feeling exhausted tonight - from lack of sleep and much heavier session with pdoc. Definitely need an early night and am going to take meds early to hopefully help with that. 2 more days to get through and then I can tackle everything else I need to do on the weekend.
Hugs to everyone who has got this far in reading 
