Saturday soiree -- 13th December 2025

Hello @lonemushroom , @Lapis_Anteater

Busy this morning, went to the city with D1 and grandson

Came home and just woke up from a nap

Think I am ready for another cuppa

@BlueBay , @Appleblossom , @Ru-bee

Hello @Ruby26 😊

Putting the kettle on here

@lonemushroom I'm dealing with neck pain and a lack of sleep right now. So, I'm not in the best mood, but the day has been going reasonably well. I got some Christmas presents wrapped and did some laundry. How is your day going?

Hey @Shaz51

That sounds fun. Did you have a good time? Naps are so refreshing.

Hey @Shaz51 @Appleblossom

right now I need more than coffee.
hubby huffing and puffing over the most stupid thing. Blaming me.

I can’t regulate my emotions at the moment.

@Shaz51 hi, how was your day in the city?

@BlueBay , I will come over to your thread xxxx

@Ruby26 , @Lapis_Anteater , we helped D1 pick up a second hand recliner from the city and then treated grandson at Macca

@Shaz51 I hope going to the city was good, I could definitely use another nap honestly. I’ll join you for another cuppa as I’m about to have some more tea 😊

@Ruby26 I’m sorry about your neck pain and lack of sleep, that can always be such a hassle. good on you though for getting laundry and present wrapping done though that’s amazing!!!

I’m honestly well on the emotional side lately with that time of the year bringing up a lot of triggers. worried about not having as much support over the holidays with things closing and a lot of people going away, but trying to take it all day by day. I had a big cry again this morning so I’m mainly trying to keep myself okay today with distractions like funny videos and grounding techniques. I have to pick up some groceries this evening so hopefully that helps me feel better rather than worse

@lonemushroom thanks so much.

I'm sorry to hear of your struggles. There is an organization called Grow which is providing ongoing free group peer support over the holidays (there is even some limited support available on Christmas Day). I'd suggest you call them sometime in the next week though, so you can be referred to a group before admin takes a holiday break. The e-groups are online, so if you can't find one that is staying open over the holidays near you, you can pick an alternative one anywhere in Australia.

Peer support groups for mental health - GROW Australia

Holiday Closure Dates 2025 - Grow

I find this time of year hard too. I have a painful trauma anniversary coming up in early January. Funny videos and grounding sound like great ideas. I hope you feel better soon.