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General chit chat

Hi@Faith-and-Hope, @utopia, @Mazarita

I'm still not very good at 'navagating' this site, maybe that's why I kept trying 'instant' chat sites - they seemed easier. But I like that messages can be checked, that it's not instant feels like some sort of barrier against instant shock I suppose - though I know this is a public Internet site so anyone can use it. I also think, though I hate the term Mental Illness, as I think it takes all the physical out of it, that the people that cause trauma probably suffer from it, so they would have just as much right to use it. But I feel a bit like typing I think, so I thought I might just blurb a little?
I've went away for a few days. I go every month. I visit the center of my Universe 🙂 The one person who has been there with/for me, their whole life & I believe will remain that way until I die 🙂 . . . & quite the large Family they have provided for me to share in 🙂 I go from, it almost seems like another Planet sometimes, my life is very quiet; to the center of my Universe, which includes 5 grand-children ranging in age from almost 2 to, going on 18; then there's the partner, the partners Parents and a large variety of friends 🙂 I often find myself thinking 'alein sound dimension' - there's so much noise on so many different levels! Every single one of them has every gadget known to mankind, and most of those gadgets make noise! And my World is a lot calmer, with a lot less going on - we're usually driving in the car, taking children to school, doing whatever shopping is necessary for the day in time for whatever seemingly endless appointment is due, . . . by the time my alarm goes off to make sure I wake up in time to get tired in time to go to sleep in time 😄 There's no way I could keep that pace up anymore! After a few days I find myself almost running away with my tail between my legs 🙂 But it's the perfect balance really, I do spend a lot of time alone - apart from my 3 furry, four-legged friends; but I am extremely lucky, my bond with my only child is of a strength I can't see breaking; I get a phone call or text every night & welcomed by a dozen open arms and smiling faces every month. I am lucky, I have a good life. Well, I think life is just a word, neither good nor bad. I have good experiences and I am happy 🙂

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Hello Claire @outlander 😄

I have read through some of your posts and know your battling the dreaded feelings of fear that anxiety accelerates at such a cruel rate; creating physical reacions like insomnia and muscular exhaustion. Your life reminds me of the Center of my Uinverse - non-stop, never knowing when the next 'big-bang' is going to occur!

I can understand your spot being of great concern to you; but maybe it's a case of better out than in, and finding and removing it is the best outcome. Tuesday will come and go {I hope I've got the day right}, try to focus just on breathing until then

Lots of love to you

Niqua

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good morning Cyber Nan

ive been missing and thinking of you alot lately. well your always in my thoguhts but more so these past few days.

im trying to jsut keep distracted. lack of sleep isnt helping me nor is my headache that goes with that but i have to keep busy otherwise m thoughts get over run so busy it is.

everything jsut feels so overwhelming these past few days. like everything is zooming past me even when im standing still. jsut have to remember to keep breathing

oh yes the next big bang is always unexpected yet constant. annoying and quite dissapointing. its defiently coming out asap. i jsut hope thats enough. and yes it tuesday. monday i go and do the second session on trauma therapy.

how are you going?

i love you too

@Former-Member

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Hello my beautiful cyber grandgirl Claire @outlander 🙂

I don't know how, but I seemed to have missed your post here on the 22nd at a quarter past 10? I'm sorry you've been struggling so much lately, but I'm proud of what your doing The lack of sleep caused by physical reactions to processes in the brain is exhausting, it's kind of cruel as it causes so much physical change that is so slightly noticeable in physical ways; some refer to it as 'mind altering'.

Here's a friendly nag 🙂 Put whatever the shortest alarm is on your phone for every hour, get a bottle of water . . . take a sip every time the phone 'goes off'. Sleep and water are very essential needs, like good food - like fresh fruit and vegies, all help in the long run.

With everything moving so fast around you, so much going on; your in a tornado center, like the middle of my Universe; I'm proud that you remember to keep breathing! Never loan the fact that you accept the unexpected . . . that's huge!!!

You are an amazing person!

Sending you cyber Garlic and Vit C for the lurgy, fairy-dust to help you catch-up with sleep and lots of love and cyber-granny hugs

Niqua

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hello cyber nan Niqua

im trying to keep healty, active, drink water and rest even if its not sleeping. doesnt seem to helping much at all. i hope it does soon.

yes my universe atm is very much a tornado, with some more upsetting news today. cant share it on here. its just one of those thigns that cant be here. i know youll understand

i have to accect the unexpeccted, im use to it now and dont have much choice. i cant change everything and anything so sometimes i jsut have to go with the flow.

thank you for those special hugs of yours. they are always comforting

i probably wont sleep at all tonight. ill be tossing and turning all night. it seems after one nights sleep i am destined to stay up all night.

how are you going? @Former-Member

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Good Morning my beautiful cyber grandgirl Claire @outlander 🙂

I hope your not too sore this morning I have to rush into town today, I've had a very positive phone call 🙂 but I wanted you to know I was thinking of you recouperating today

Take it easy on yourself XxX

Niqua

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good morning @Former-Member

i am pretty sore. i dont have pain releif left now and had to go through the night without any. i ended up sleeping ahlf the night with my legs crosssed, sitting upright with my head in my left hand becasue i couldnt get into a comfortable postion that want causing pain or i was jsut comfy to stay in. i leant on my sutures a few time and bolted upright because of it

id love to hear your good news if you can share it here. good luck with it

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Hello Everyone,

I've had a very adventurous morning! I've been into my little town, done some very official buisiness, that's still in the process - in fact I'm actually hoping to be called to go back into town this afternoon! I think my child is very happy 🙂 The transportational problems in the Center of my Universe are officially eased . . . it's just wading through paper work and getting to the crunch now! 😄
I feel relieved and sort of satisified, it's a strange feeling; seeping out from the very core of me is a strong sense of maternal achievement. I have been able to help my child in a difficult situation, I can believe in my own ability to do so again - it's a good feeling 🙂

Poor Claire @outlander I hope you've got that baby sitter for a little while, or the girls are being good for you and finding entertainment on their own 🙂 Have you got extra pillows for 'building' a comfy spot to rest in? Maybe a couple of 'comfy castles' - 1 on the bed and 1 on the couch? I think it's a good idea to take regular over-the-counter pain relief medication as directed for the time specified on the packet. Did they give you recommendations on how to 'get comfy' at the Doctors? You know like heat/cold packs? I'm guessing rest is the best for today, I hope you get plenty

Sending you very gentle hugs and extra-special fussing

@Mazarita @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Maggie @Former-Member @Owlunar @CheerBear @Bimby2 @PeppiPatty

Niqua

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Hello @Former-Member, @outlander, @Mazarita, @Maggie, @Faith-and-Hope

Thank you for the hugs @Former-Member

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Hey @Former-Member and good afternoon to you and yours. Great to hear from you - Bimby2.

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Hi everyone.
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