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oceangirlSenior Contributor
I am really not doing so well & I am struggling. I can't seem to function too well atm. I am shutting down. I saw my psych today, and she doesn't think doing exercise science is going to be good choice to study because there is not much work available in this field.
I am not able to articulate too well, what is happening for me. I am just exhasuted and scared and alone.
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Sorry you had a bad day @oceangirl , hope you're ok?
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@Appleblossom Thanks so much for your well wishes, I will miss you all when I am in hospital. I will be thinking of you all everyday and hoping I can show some courage and really do the hard yards when I am in there. The journey is about to begin for me and it has already started, it started yesterday when my admission was confirmed and the action in itself gave me relief the therapy has now begun. I am expecting a miracle and each everyone of us is a miracle too.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
I am glad I was given the nod yesterday to go into hospital. I did have some doubt about going in but I think that is normal. Its for two weeks and the program runs from when we wake up until we go to bed. @Faith-and-Hope
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
I can tell you are looking forward to it @oceangirl .... and the acceptance of your position was clearly feedback for you that they feel the program will help you.
We look forward to hearing about your progress and as much about the program as you are happy to share.
❤️
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Thanks for your message LJ
I am doing better now after my gym session late this afternoon/evening
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
It looks really interesting @oceangirl. I am sure the meals will be healthy and interesting and wow .... two beach walks a day ....
😊❣
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
The meals are quite balanced and healthy. No sugar allowed or caffeine. The beach walks are fun(no swimming or surfing allowed) @Faith-and-Hope
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
I am glad to hear you are doing some painting @Faith-and-Hope
Thank you for letting me know 
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
It makes me happy to get feedback from you @Faith-and-Hope. I am hoping the team has faith in me too, and they have belief in me and can see me making more progress too. I am going to try to find my voice in hospital and show them how much progress I have made in the last 21 months.
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