Missing everyone!

Nearly thought we had old threads functions back up and running all ready for Sunday, hehe not yet @AuntGlow but got a notification re support so we are getting there 💪

Know that feeling @AlwaysMyself its no better on my phone unfortunately 👀, improvements are happening just very slowly. Take care of that computer hehe 😉. @MissGremlin were discussing how it feels like a game of pinball but now we have lost the ball trying to find it continuously lol.

Awww so sweet! What adventures have you been on together lately? 💛 @Chasingsunsets

I am doing well - lots has been going on in my world, but I am working towards slowing down and focusing on little daily joys at the moment, which has been very nervous-system friendly. (I know you know all about this!) What is your highlight from today?

I can see you are all trying and it's such evidence of the genuine rapport and care you have built with one another. I am so happy to see you all showing up to your connections with such love and support. 🥹💛 @MissGremlin

I hear you and it sounds like your body is really needing rest and reprieve - it's a lot to experience changes in your body. I am glad you're doing your bedtime routine, it always sounds so relaxing. Any coffee?

We recently had another scent training session which was awesome @AuntGlow, this collar means fun! It’s a light up one so I can see her in the dark hehe. I have so much to tell you! I started Pilates! (Since you mentioned system friendly) it has been so so interesting at the body/somatic level!! Love the focus ln daily joys, what’s yours today? About to start 5 nights struggling with it actually, quietly. Seems like a long time but you know you get that. Hope you have a lovely week!

@AlwaysMyself we're all having the same issues. I'm only able to manage short replies to posts. But just had to go hunting for your post, it's buried in like page 3 of a 5 page thread!

I'm not coping with it at the moment, feeling far too overwhelmed. I'm safe, sitting in bed with Casper. Just wanting things to go back to how they used to be!

@AuntGlow it's actually rather amazing how close the connections can be on here given that we're all just complete strangers.

There's been alot of changes within my body. I'm in a bit of a tricky situation at the moment, going to try to do some diamond art to see if I can get things to settle but if not I'll reach out to a crisis service (I'm safe).

Can’t get it to post on my normal thread, so I will put extra-brief version here.

@Flutterbug9 @Cuddlebear @MissGremlin @Chasingsunsets

I have been absent of late mostly due to not being mentally well, but also due to being busy during many weekdays - but not feeling mentally/emotionally up to engage online when I do have time. And honestly… the things going on in my head I’m not allowed to talk about anyway, so what would I say?

There are currently a lot of “unknowns” for me, especially from conversations with therapists this week. I don’t want to say too much about them until I know more / have some certainty of what we will do. Different ideas for MH treatment options; some depend on referral timeframes, other doctor’s recommendations & those treatment timeframes, my clinical trial unblinding results… Too many unknown factors. As someone who likes certainty & to plan ahead this is very hard.

In other news, my DSP was approved this week. I have been approved to return to work in a very limited/reduced capacity (as expected).

I am very grateful to my (outgoing) therapists. I feel they have gone above & beyond this week in advice & facilitating what supports can be in place in the short-term as well as rest of this year, as they know I have been increasingly worse the past few weeks. I feel very grateful, but also feel bad that this has created some extra work or stress/concern for them.

@AlwaysMyself I'm sorry to hear that things have been extra hard for you sweet but I'm glad you've got supports in place. So happy that your DSP got approved, that's one less stress to worry about.

Take care of yourself sweetheart and know that we're all here for you. Sending lots of hugs to you ❤️.

Hello wonderful human! Thank you so much for your update. I can hear there is a lot going on, and honestly, I am so proud of you for exploring all that you have treatment-wise. I know that uncertainty can be incredibly hard to sit with, so I am curious to know, what is feeling certain or within your control right now?

I am so glad your DSP has been approved - whoo! I am sure this will help to alleviate some additional stress? How are you feeling about returning to work?

It's also really great to hear that you have some solid therapuetic support at the moment. Know that you aren't creating extra work for them, they are doing exactly what they are meant to do - meet you where you're at and provide the best possible support within their scope of practice. 🥰 @AlwaysMyself