Wednesday Coffee and Chat -- 17th December 2025

Hello @AuntGlow

Had some pains this morning

And than keep crying for no reason

Hubby thinks it was hormonal

After a coffee ☕️

I vaccummed the house

3 loads of washing

Very hot here, have the aircon on

Apart from the little hiccups, it is nice having a fresh sheets on the bed , clean floor and hubby has his interest in his hobby today 😊

How about you @AuntGlow

@Jynx

wanted to pop in to say welcome!! 😊 @TheOnlyConstant it's lovely to e-meet ya!

@Former-Member i'm so sorry to hear it's been a rough time for you! i'm glad you've reached out for support, and i absolutely understand needing to step back from the forums to continue looking after yourself. take care and hope things get brighter for you 💗

Thank you! I am trying my best,

I was feeling a bit more human recently but sadly had another crying episode, maybe the heat, who knows.

@AuntGlow. I hope things feel a bit more normal tomorrow

Know that all of your emotions are welcome here @Rosepetal96. Feeling all of your feelings is what makes you so wonderfully human. How can you show yourself some kindness tonight? 🫶

I can watch something to distract myself from the thoughts...

@AuntGlow ,

I did some journalling hoping it might help but unfortunately the feels are still persisting...

Maybe I just have to accept I can't expect to bounce back over night

Aw, that sounds rather overwhelming @Shaz51... I totally get the hormonal feelings.

You have done so much today!!

Clean sheets are the best feeling.

I am glad hubby has enjoyed his hobby today. 😍

Exactly, healing takes time and there will be light days and heavier days. I think in those moments, meeting yourself where you're at with curiosity and compassion can be helpful. For example, journaling is a really great way to do this. How are you feeling today? @Rosepetal96

@AuntGlow thank you ❤️ I am feeling a little better today, I have my psychologist appt so I can hopefully unpack some of the thoughts I've been having...

Although I've achieved some exciting things:

Set a return to work date - 7th of January

Also, I have had to adjust medication

.. I used to just take one medication for anxiety and this year I had intended to wean off..

But lots of unexpected traumatic things happened and it just couldn't happen unfortunately... and my symptoms got so bad I've had to introduce an additional medication in the evening to help sleep..

I think I also feel a sense of shame that I couldn't combat this condition without medication support in conjunction with talk therapy resumption

@rav3n

Thank you

I'll be ok

Just dealing with a lot of pain at the moment .

Physical health and mental health issues .

I appreciate you keeping in touch

To find amazing people like your self @Jynx and @MissGremlin .

When I feel well enough to chat again

I'll be back

I'll just find a picture to post today

Thank you greatly

Hello @Former-Member, hope the pain eases for you soon. We are always here for you ❤️