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Really wobbly

Really wobbly

Any advice and suggestions about how to stay grounded and do self care much appreciated. I have some big stressors in my life right now. That combined with Bipolar 1 and Anxiety is really knocking me around. Trying to sell home as result of marriage breakdown, pay debts, find new home. My daughter (who is my main support) is leaving home (can't blame her). I have a young son to look after and I'm trying to protect him from the strain of the situation. All this is coming off the back of a mixed episode, which has recently been replaced by plumetting mood and skyrocketing anxiety. I am teary and on the verge of panic and need to talk myself down - there's noone else to do it. The future is scaring me.

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We're all here @frog

Always here.

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@frog Sorry to hear about your accident. Cotton wool your self esteem as you get things organised. I am glad you are not too hurt.

It was telling that you felt you were facing possible crisis. Are you able to take any extra (prn) medication to counteract the effects, or reduce your commitments so you dont push yourself as much.

For a long time I had to be careful and rated myself well enough ... or NOT ... to drive on the freeway ... or just around local area ... or take public transport.... or stay home. Learning to read my own signs was very helpful, and gave me a sense of trust in managing myself when I was not well.

Take Care Frog

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@frog Poor frog 😞 sorry to hear about the accident .... as long as you are physically alright but as you say it has shaken you up badly :(. One of my biggest dreads is to have a car accident ..... be kind on yourself today and hopefully the insurance company will be kind on the frog too. xxxx

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Hi @frog ❤️

Just foibg a check-in with you ..... sometimes physical injury shows up the next day (learned by experience) ..... apparently we have a shock absorption thing that happens on day 1 after an accident of some sort and we can wake up on day 2 in pain.

Hoping you’re okay-ish today. Drink lots of water .....

Hugs Hon. Keep posting here and let us know how you’re going ?

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Hey froggy - just adding my voice here again to see how you are today @frog

As @Faith-and-Hope has said - often the second day can present with more physical issues than you intially had after the accident so hope you are okay and looking after yourself today. Sending you love and hugs Hon Let us know how you are doing when you can

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Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts.

I am really exhausted today, but no worse otherwise. I saw gp today and got the rest of the week off work. I was already struggling before this happened and I think yesterday was in shock. It looks likely that my car will be written off. My #1 goal for today is an early night, #2 is healthy dinner, #3 is a shower. That will probably take several hours. Has anyone else had the slow motion experience after a shock, or when unwell. It's disconcerting. Take care all passing by.

@Shaz51 @Zoe7 @greenpea @Adge @outlander @Faith-and-Hope @utopia @Wanderer @Hamsolo01 @CheerBear

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Shock does that to you @frog and you are probably still feeling some of that shock so take it easy with yourself. Your 3 goals for tonight re ones that you can achieve and that is important after such a shock. Bad news about the car but the most important thing is you are physically okay. Be kind to yourself over the rest of the week - it may take sometime for it all to sink in so plenty of self-care in the coming days

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pleased you are physically okay @frog but you must also be in some shock., sending you tender hugs my friend

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Hi @frog I really hope the dust has settled in all ways by now and that you're feeling a little stronger. Sometimes shock is delayed so I hope you're starting to recover today. Glad to hear you got some days off to take care of yourself. I just read your post about your car accident. Sorry I didn't respond sooner I've had a really busy couple of days. Hope the car can be fixed or replaced on insurance, but moreover glad that it doesn't sound like you were physically injured. Take care, Eth x

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Oh my I am feeling just terrible. Physically and emotionally. Have pdoc appointment on Friday, which is probably good, but I dread being told that I need more medication.

I am trying to get to work. It's the last thing I want to do. I think we need more emojis to play with

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