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I'm having a pretty rough day (mental health struggles and self inflicted) and just needing distractions and I thought maybe chatting to people might help to pass the minutes and hours. If anyone wants to chat feel free to.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member I know how you feel about tackling the shops, somedays they are like a war zone. Even worse when it is Christmas or there are sales on! Some women certainly take no prisoners in the search for bargains.
I had a hectic day but now I am home and relaxing after work. Hopefully you are feeling better now.
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun the shops are bad enough at the best of times. It drives me crazy how people behave at Christmas time, it's like everyone forgets their manners.
Glad you are relaxing now after work.
I'm somewhat ok for the moment so I'm taking that as a win cos I'm not sure how long it will last.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member have you looked into relaxing herbal teas.
Peppermint, Camomile and Lavender are ones that have been suggested to me before...
I know it sounds a little funny but it does work once your body gets used to the differences.
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun i can't drink any of those fancy tea's as they seem to react with me. I'll just stick to my iced coffees 😂
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tymeModerator
Yum! Iced coffees ANY day for me @Former-Member !
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Unknown userMember
@tyme for me too, they are so yummy😋
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tymeModerator
Do you make your own? I don't mind the 7/11 ones @Former-Member
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member ... for me it is usually an INTENSE ESPRESSO or a TRIPLE for me.
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Unknown userMember
@tyme i either make my own or use a sachet one that i found that's really yummy.
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun i don't think i could handle that much coffee 😂
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