The Weekly Friday Feast

hi @CherryBomb, and forumites.

i hope it is ok for me to join, i have had another rough week. i have the flu and family troubles.

i just want to be with people who understand. for a little while.

Hello @BlueBay

my friend , that is more the reason you sould be here with us

Hi @Former-Member

I'm not doing really great, family gone to a party. I am home alone and not really want to be here or anywhere. so confused with life at the moemnt. it's been the story of my life for the past few years 😞

hi my friend @Former-Member,

Itt is difficult, my aunt has schizophrenia without meds, she is very manic and paranoid, she is making my life very stressful as she is living with me, she sings out to people walking past and does silly things. because i have social phobia, it is really triggering for me.

due to this and other stresses i have been unable to sleep for weeks. i am so exhausted. beyond exhausted. only getting one night sleep last night.

sorry to vent.

@Former-Member looks delicious eh? I love eating salads in summer time. Loving the warm weather at the moment. Are you ok? You mentioned you didn't want to be here? I'm worried.

@BlueBay I'm glad you're here. Did I see you mention that you daughter is coming around? If not, maybe grabbing some dinner, and doing something relaxing might help (bath, movie)?

@Jacques You are always welcome here. Loving the looks of those stuffed capsicum. Sorry to hear about the family troubles. Seems like you are worn out from caring. Great to see that you've come on here to be around people who care. What are you up to this weekend?

@TAB we can sprinkle some chocolate on top?

@Former-Member why are you stressed?

thank you @CherryBomb,

yes, it is a lot to take on, and not something i had a choice in. it is always nice to come home to the sane forums. 🙂

this weekend the house is getting a spring clean. from top to bottom.

should keep me busy and out of trouble

..you can always try to 'sugar coat' anything @CherryBomb .. works sometimes, but will demur, thanx .. have a T-bone in fridge for when am ready lol

Hi @BlueBay - I understand the feeling.... Hugs! Any small thing you could do tonight that would be a bit soothing or calming? It's so hard to be kind to ourselves when we need to the most it seems....

Hi @Jacques - that does sound very difficult - I don't agree that all people with schizophrenia or any other mental illness should have to take medication - it is a choice & there are better options seemingly far & few between - I'm guessing that as you live rural & quite remote there isn't much psychological support available for her.... You really need to get more sleep - prolonged lack of sleep results in psychosis even in mentally healthy people, so I guess that is what concerns me the most 😕

Sorry, if I'm saying unhelpful things - I'm not great myself at the moment, but I like to try to help others (I don't think I'm doing a good job though...)

Ahimsa - Namaste,

Anna