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Hi Readers, i am suffering from "mental health issues" and it is an ongoing, daily battle. I am pretty much constantly wrestling with the thoughts going on in my mind. And my psychical life seems too be suffering for it. (There is a huge difference between physical and mental ) something is definitely not right! So each day I'm waking up and going about my routine. And over the last few days, weeks and months. I have been noticing changes in my mentality toward myself, others and life. And some questions such as, what is my life about? And what should my objectives be? Have arisen... of course like we all are, I'm subject too making decisions... and there has been the same options in front of me time and time again for months on end. And it becomes rather draining and mundane. And i feel myself going around in circles like something simple just ain't connecting.
I enjoy writing, art, music. And peace of mind... walking, reading, meditation. Taking care of myself. Socialising. Etcetera. Getting ahead, getting in front. Planning, dreaming and so on. And do my best to look after myself. While accepting that it can only ever be so much.
But there just something not quite right. And I'm suffering for it on a daily basis. And I'm tired and fed up with going through the same stuff everyday. And in all honesty. Alot of my suffering comes from prospective and thought processes.
Does anyone wanna talk with me about some things that might help? In particular dealing with people no matter who they are. Can be very stressful and cause lots of procrastinating about pros and cons. In particularly people who i think about reaching out to for support. Because of dilemmas dramas and social dynamics. And picking up on things that "aint really happening" "gut feelings type of stuff " "intuition" that type of thing. And enjoying time with people is great! I just tend to be overly preoccupied with symptoms to be worried about socialising sometimes "Symptoms which involves others"
@eudemonism Hi Eude. 5-10 mins!!! That is fabulous you must be able to smell the ocean air from where you are. Must be beautiful 🙂
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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Hi @Zoe7 i try to keep my trips small, as i have a thirty 6 cylinder, and plus wear and tear on car, it comes down to finances basically. I rotate my trips, some places are 5 minutes away, some 10, some 15, some 20. My mate likes to drive alot, so often I'll tag along with him. It's good to get out and about. See the scenery, get fresh air and look around. I'm probably spoilt for choices, because of where i live, there's alot of coastlines and national parks, however it does come down to costs and finances; majority of time. Yea i was just thinking about servicing my car then, again, owning a car is a big financial burden, and big responsibility. If something major went wrong with my car, I'd truly be stuffed and on foot again. I've been down to a parking bay with Misty, i put him on a long lead and let him sniff around, he truly has loads of energy, as soon as he is out and about, he just wants to, go, go, go... i put it down to his breed... My friend came back from city, he took me and Misty for a drive out of town, plus he shouted me some smokes... i love smoking, it's pleasurable, it keeps me occupied, it keeps me busy, it breaks up the monotony of the day... it gives me a buzz... but literally, when I'm smoking 24/7 365 it means i cannot afford good food, it means I'm always going backward, it means I'm never dealing with my underlying illness and psychological problems... I was in garden before... it's great watching everything grow, my backyard is probably 10×15 metres + a little bit down the side... and it's literally chaos out there-compared- to what my initial vision was... But yea I've identified the problems I'm dealing with and I'm trying to do something about them... I'm hoping it's like a puzzle-meaning- i need to do abc to get to xyz
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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@Bunniekins yea pretty much... I'm hoping i can make better use of my location in future... especially once I've kicked all my disgusting habits and stopped beating myself up... how is things going for you today? My previous post to Zoe just about sums up my day, I've booked a double appointment with a doctor who I've been avoiding, although i think he's my best shot of proper health care, and building and maintaining an ongoing gp/patient report... plus have psychiatrist appointment in early November..
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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It is great that you got out and about today @eudemonism and even had some company. That was so nice of your friend to buy you cigarettes knowing the costm involved also.
I have done some gardening but didn't make it to the beach and is too late now as I would hit traffic and it would be too cold when I got there. I still need to be careful in cold weather as I can't afford to get sick again with work hopefully beginning soon.
My garden is about the same if not smaller than yours but it is perfect for me and my fur babies and easy to maintain when I can get out there. There are garden beds around 2 edges but the other side hasn't been done yet - that will take a lot more energy (and digging) to get sorted. Hopefully in the next holidays I can get some help to dig it all up and put the edging in. I don't have the energy or physical strength anymore to do it all myself as I did with the rest of the garden.
I hope your GP appointment goes well for you. How did you go at the dentist?
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
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@eudemonism Hi Eude. well not only my pdoc and mh nurse said I have to stay on my wretched meds but my psych too .... *cries*. I know what they are saying is right and true but I just hate the meds ... anyways enough about me sounds like you are having a productive day which is great and am so happy you are seeing your pdoc in November. Wishing you well with both Eude xx
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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Yea @Zoe7 what's the go with hopefully working again? How long since you've worked? And how long did you initially work for? My friend just gave me a couple. It's kind of a curse. Because I'll always have to be wary of him shouting me some tobacco if i ever withdraw and give up. I've shouted him heaps in the past. Your garden sounds like a work in progress and a peaceful place you can go when things get to much. The dentists went well. I've still got another two appointments to go.. hopefully it's all sorted when they done... What's happening tonight?
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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@Bunniekins I'm hearing you with the meds situation. They fix one set of problems and create others. But truth be known. We'd be alot worse without them. Christ knows where I'd be without meds... I'm not sure what to expect with my up coming pdoc appointment. There's not much else that can be done. I've plateaued as far as I'm concerned. So yea. I can't see what else they'll be able to do??? Which is indeed incredibly frustrating... the daily grind of life goes on...
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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It's been 2 years since I last worked @eudemonism Just need to wait for my GP to be back next week and then the person from HR can talk to her and hopefully from there a plan put in place for me to return for a couple of half days to begin with. All I can do for now is wait until that is all done.
Tonight I am going to relax after doing so much today. Maybe watch a little tv and then I think I will be in bed early - starting to get really tired now. What are you up to?
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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I'm feeling revved up @Zoe7 but i know there's not much left in the day. I got invited to a bbq and for beers. But i said no... I'm just watching the news, i think I need to have shower, wind down and process a few things that have wound me up...
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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Sounds like a good plan @eudemonism That is good self-care
My little Toby is spread out next to me so I won't be going far for a little while - wouldn't want to move him lol
I will clean up the kitchen soon then settle in for a quiet night.
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