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SnowieSenior Contributor
Today is R U OK? Day. This is the national day of action when Australians are encouraged to connect with people in their lives and have meaningful conversations with anyone who might be struggling with life's challenges.
Even though today is recognised as the main day, please remember that any day can be a R U OK? DAY.
So to all our members out there, R U OK?
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I think I am slowly getting there @Snowie.
Thanks for asking.
R U OK?
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FearofUnknownSenior Contributor
I'm so glad I've discovered this forum.
Now I am starting to feel OK.
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rav3nSenior Contributor
such a great thread @Snowie, thanks for sharing 💙
i'm alright, still easing into the day, how about yourself?
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Good morning @rav3n @FearofUnknown @Captain24
Please feel free to tag any members you want.
So glad to see you all on here
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avant-gardeSenior Contributor
@Snowie @rav3n @FearofUnknown @Captain24
I am waiting patiently for my ear nose and throat appointment
The hardest part isn't the appointment, it's that the clinic is shared with maternity.
It's overwhelming when you've lost children of your own.
But I'm allowed to wait on the chairs outside so at least I'm not overstimulated
So am I ok? No where near it
Am I surviving? Yes
How about you guys
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jrnSenior Contributor
Not the best today, stuck in the anxiety trap. Like I've mentioned before, it end eventually, I just try my best not to be eaten by it.
@Snowie thanks for asking, it always helps knowing that people care how you feel
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SnowieSenior Contributor
@avant-garde it must be hard sitting in the clinic. I'm glad you can sit outside.
It's ok if you are not ok.
We are here for you if you want some company, someone to talk too or just someone to sit with you.
I hope your appointment goes well.
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Hi @jrn
I don't think we've talked before so nice to meet you.
Its ok not to be ok. I think you are really brave to not be eaten by it. It can take lots of courage.
We will always care how you feel. Your feelings are important to us.
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jrnSenior Contributor
Nice to meet you too @Snowie
Yep it is hard to not be consumed by the Black Dog. Sometimes I have to accept solice that just sitting there in dazed, confused, anxious and depressed all at the same time, means that I am still here, still in the battle. It might be a perpetual battle, but all we really have is time right.
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SnowieSenior Contributor
It's hard to sit with all of that @jrn It can feel like it's there from the minute we wake up till the minute we go to sleep. That we spend all day just trying to get through the day.
But your are right, even though it feels like it can last forever, it does mean that we are still here.
And whilst we are still here we can fight the fight.
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