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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 All this is coming off the back of a mixed episode, which has recently been replaced by plumetting mood and skyrocketing anxiety.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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frogSenior Contributor07 Sept 2017, 8:33 pm AEST

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@Shaz51 I really rate the people's openness on the forums. It's a relief to not pretend. I do get breaks from feeling bad but when I'm in it it's hard to see anything else. How are you going?

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outlanderSenior Contributor07 Sept 2017, 8:34 pm AEST

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thats great @frog

what did you get up to today?

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frogSenior Contributor07 Sept 2017, 8:38 pm AEST

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I was at work @outlander I was not very effective but got through the day. Now I'm winding down. How about you?

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outlanderSenior Contributor07 Sept 2017, 8:40 pm AEST

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i went to work and then spent time at home and then went shopping but right now im dealing with paranoia and i cant get rid of this crap! @frog im waiting on a helpline to conenct to me

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soulSenior Contributor07 Sept 2017, 8:42 pm AEST

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At least you won't be having to move too far. It's still a pain because it requires a truck and all the packing and transferring. Hope you make the new place a home soon @frog. Did you have to declutter?

@Former-Member is in the process of doing that and she is making good progress. She might have some tips for you and some encouragement.

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frogSenior Contributor07 Sept 2017, 8:49 pm AEST

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@soul I am trying to declutter and simplify because it is a big downsize. I am in a small house and going to a tiny one. Some days I feel like I'm progressing and others I get very stuck. When I'm in wishful thinking mode I just want to fast forward past all the sorting, packing, unpacking, reorganising and be settled and in summer!

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frogSenior Contributor07 Sept 2017, 8:51 pm AEST

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I hope the helpline is worthwhile @outlander At least you are recognising the paranoia even though that doesn't shift it.

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frogSenior Contributor07 Sept 2017, 8:55 pm AEST

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Goodnight @outlander@outlander I have to get some zzzs, Hope you do too.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor08 Sept 2017, 3:16 pm AEST

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I am ok at the moment @frog , have another kidney checkup in december as I have kidney disease stage 4 and have only 1 kidney

How are you today

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frogSenior Contributor08 Sept 2017, 5:36 pm AEST

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@Shaz51 Sorry to hear about your kidney health. That sounds really hard. I have had an ok day, though I feel very scattered and anxious. Tonight I'm watching a movie with my son - Inception - he has been asking for ages so tonight's the night. Hope you have some relaxation on your Friday night.

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