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Something’s not right

not coping

outlanderSenior Contributor04 Aug 2017, 8:11 pm AEST

not coping

im not coping

i cant handle all of these things

besides my mental health deteriorating so dramatically, and my physicall health floating up the creek

and now within the past few hours

my great grandmother now is in a nursing home and they dont know how long she has left and to make thigns worse i think i have to put my beleoved horse down.

we just had vets out and spend the last 4 hours trying to save my horse. its been 2 hours and went back to check on her and its not looking good.

not good at all 😞 😞 😞 😞 😞 😞 😞 😞

i dont know what to do or how to feel, im a complete mess 😞

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:02 pm AEDT

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It was ok @Emelia8 im not really sure what to make of it. I was ok when i was there but i also had people there as well. I only have one more shift with someone else and then im on my own. So its all abit daunting atm.

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:17 pm AEDT

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It is daunting but you are amazing @outlander. Been thinking of you x

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:21 pm AEDT

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Thanks @Anastasia now im babysitting till midnight.
Ive lost all appetitie but hoping might manage some toast when i get home

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:24 pm AEDT

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Gosh @outlander and working tomorrow too?

I'm sorry you don't feel well 😔

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:27 pm AEDT

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Not working new job tomorrow but still have pop horses and watching sick kid while mum works in arvo. Have a few things i have to try and get sorted. But work new job in morning and then babysitting Thursday and then working again sunday at new job @Anastasia

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:29 pm AEDT

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Gosh @outlander so much 😔

Wish I could take you under my wing and take care of you let you rest.

Do you think you'll be happy in new job?

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:31 pm AEDT

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@Emelia8 👋💞

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:34 pm AEDT

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I have to work to pay bills or have abit extra to use dor christmas cause atm i dont havw anything it all just goes on bills and medical expenses.
I think ill feel it more on my foot soon. It went ok today but its sore tonight.

Im not sure, im going to try and make the new job work the best i can. Its just alot for one person esp with not alot of experience in the setting

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:34 pm AEDT

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@Anastasia above msg forgot to tag you

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor16 Nov 2021, 9:37 pm AEDT

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Gosh I hear you @outlander

If only life wasn't so expensive. I'm sorry it's such a struggle. I hope it works out for you without adding to health issues I really do 🙏

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