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OaktreeSenior Contributor
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Hey guys,
Here is a space where you can share the results of your latest arts/crafts/hobbies or projects. This can relate to anything you like. Go nuts…
Thanks to @Jlol for this idea
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ENKELISenior Contributor
@Captain24 it's bad but so good! A boss I had told me about how her husband went and bought a new car when he was manic. I couldn't believe how calm she was about it all, but as she said, he didn't realise that he was doing something bad. I am grateful I don't have enough money to do something like that!
Although I did just buy 5 more diamond paintings that I "had" to have!
I have a dentist appointment this afternoon so I know I have to have money for that. Otherwise I might be in trouble lol.
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ENKELISenior Contributor
@MissGremlin I can't wait to see it darlingheart, I imagine it will be lovely.
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ENKELISenior Contributor
@GezzaP please don't be hard on yourself. I spent too many years regretting and feeling ashamed after overspending.
What I try to do is tell myself that I will do better next time and ask myself for forgiveness.
You have nothing to be ashamed of.
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ENKELISenior Contributor
@Chasingsunsets I never considered myself arty, in fact I still don't! Diamond art is good for me as the colours and patterns are pre-set. I love colouring in but I will spend half the time choosing a pattern and then the colours. I get frustrated that my brain won't let me just colour!
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ENKELISenior Contributor
@MissGremlin I love it! Border collie is my favourite breed 🙂
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ENKELISenior Contributor
@MissGremlin now that is art! The colours are so vibrant and gorgeous 🙂
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MissGremlinSenior Contributor
Thankyou @ENKELI sweetheart ❤️.
Border collies are a gorgeous breed ☺️
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I don’t have the euphoria to go with it though. @ENKELI. I’m just not sleeping and inside of me is full of energy but the outside has no motivation and is tired and worn out. But I keep pushing myself to match my inside energy. I have the intrusive thoughts that hit as the day goes on and I’m really irritable! So this time it’s not actually fun which is so disappointing! 😜
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ENKELISenior Contributor
@Captain24 I understand that feeling. These days I struggle to get out of bed, yet my mind wants to get up, clean the house and potter in the garden. Usually by the time I go to bed and my night meds have kicked in my mind is racing with all the things I want to do. Thank goodness the night meds put me to sleep. Don't be hard on yourself, I am learning that feeling guilty really doesn't help after all, it just adds to the frustration.
Thinking of you xoxo
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
It's lovely @MissGremlin well done
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