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Really wobbly

frogSenior Contributor20 Aug 2017, 1:54 pm AEST

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 All this is coming off the back of a mixed episode, which has recently been replaced by plumetting mood and skyrocketing anxiety.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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outlanderSenior Contributor19 May 2019, 9:29 am AEST

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hi @frog
im sorry to hear your feeling quite flat. Perhaps you have SAD? Ive read quite a few people are affected by the winter season...

If work is bringing you down, is there a chance you could look for other types of work? keep the job you have for now but maybe another opportunity will arise..

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frogSenior Contributor19 May 2019, 9:36 am AEST

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Hello @outlander how are you?

Yes, I think SAD is playing a part.

Hard to change work at my age, but I'm doing a course and giving it some serious thought.

Have a good one

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outlanderSenior Contributor19 May 2019, 9:39 am AEST

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oh what course are you doing? @frog

im ok, kinda dreading today and my other job. im worried about a few forum friends doing it tough but hopefully they pull through soon.

i hate that age plays a part in so many things, it seems once you leave high school it becomes harder to find a job and then as you age further it becomes almost impossible. it should really go on the experience of the person rather than the age, though i understand the younger teenage kids need to work to gain experience too.

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frogSenior Contributor19 May 2019, 9:59 am AEST

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I'm doing mental health peer work @outlander I'm nearly finished - doing placement atm. Don't know whether it's a good idea or not. My view is that there is enough work to go around for people who want it - we could all work 4 days a week and everyone would be so much happier!

I hope there are some positives in your day. That feeling of dread is bad; know it well.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor19 May 2019, 2:40 pm AEST

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hoping you are feeling a bit better now @frog xx

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outlanderSenior Contributor19 May 2019, 8:05 pm AEST

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@frog

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frogSenior Contributor16 June 2019, 11:15 am AEST

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Ok. Now I'm feeling wobbly because something's going right. Or, might be.

I have a date. Feel completely clueless and self conscious because I haven't been in this space for 25 years!

Any tips/moral support/anything? @outlander @Shaz51 @Meowmy @CheerBear @eth @Faith-and-Hope @Teej @Maggie @Bunniekins @Appleblossom @Zoe7 ... everyone welcome to join the brains trust!

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CheerBearSenior Contributor16 June 2019, 11:20 am AEST

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😮 @frog! That's huge. And sounds scary and exciting and maybe lots of things. Is it someone you already know (if you feel like you can/want to share that)?

My only advice is to be you as you're fabulous to know. The rest of what I have is support and some cheering you on quietly, hoping it works out however you would like it to.

💚

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ethSenior Contributor16 June 2019, 11:20 am AEST

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Hey @frog I haven't had a date for many years either. So there's not much I can say. But my thinking is just be yourself. And remember to breathe. Hope you find someone whose company you enjoy, like to do some of the same things, and can have a laugh with xxEth

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MeowmySenior Contributor16 June 2019, 11:40 am AEST

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@frog you will be great, don't worry. Enjoy your date.

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