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DogMan79Senior Contributor
I had art therapy today with the local PHN
I'll sleep for days now
@Shaz51 Hope you are okay. No recent coffee threads
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HoneymoonModerator
That sounds really unsettling @Shaz51 , it makes sense that you've been left feeling emotionally drained and confused.
You deserve to feel safe and respected in your relationship and I'm glad you reached out here today lovely. Are you able to speak with a close friend or another family member about what happened?
~ @Honeymoon 💙
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DimitySenior Contributor
That's hard @Shaz51 . You can't really deal with it in the heat of the moment because you're trying to de-escalate. And bringing it up later risks conflict. At least that's how it feels with my family member.
I don't know what the answer is. But I hope you have a peaceful day today.
Fingers crossed the lunch tomorrow doesn't destabilise him again.
Are you OK? 🫂 Hugs and best wishes.
In response to: Re: Friday coffee and chat--8th May
Shaz51Senior Contributor
That is actually what it feels like @Dimity 🥰
So that's why I will be letting it pass but not sure if that is a good thing or not until next time it happens
My mind went straight to last time he said something @Honeymoon
About tomorrow's I think grandson will want Mr shaz's attention the whole time which will be good 🤞
🫂 my friend @Dimity
OK here , just pottering around
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ChasingsunsetsSenior Contributor
Sitting with you @Shaz51, hearing your concern and worry here. 💜
In response to: Re: Friday coffee and chat--8th May
Shaz51Senior Contributor
Thank you @Chasingsunsets , @Dimity , @Honeymoon
Doctors appointment on the 19th for Mr shaz
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tymeModerator
@DogMan79 , I just saw your hand drawing on the first post. That's so cool. Do you just trace your hand and then put the lines in it?
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tymeModerator
@Shaz51 wrote:
@Dimity , @Chasingsunsets
Mr. Shaz was totally wretched yesterday
he said a couple of things before going to bed yesterday when we got home which I am trying to put aside because of tiredness @Honeymoon
but this morning he acts like nothing happened
and spending time on his photos
@tyme , @Jynx , @AuntGlow
I wonder if he's aware @Shaz51 ? I'm sorry you had to go through this. You don't deserve to be treated like this. Please reach out to 1800RESPECT if you need a listening ear.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@tyme , @Dimity
I know it is not him
Not sure what else is happening bodywise or headwise or if it is the meds , he has been taking the full dosage since but his appointment is not to the 19th may 🤔
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DogMan79Senior Contributor
@tyme wrote:@DogMan79 , I just saw your hand drawing on the first post. That's so cool. Do you just trace your hand and then put the lines in it?
@tyme yes, exactly that. It was just a warm-up exercise
As you can see, the thumb didn't work out
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tymeModerator
@Shaz51 wrote:
@tyme , @Dimity
I know it is not him
Not sure what else is happening bodywise or headwise or if it is the meds , he has been taking the full dosage since but his appointment is not to the 19th may 🤔
We're riding this with you @Shaz51
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