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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 All this is coming off the back of a mixed episode, which has recently been replaced by plumetting mood and skyrocketing anxiety.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 Contributor15 Sept 2017, 5:57 am AEST

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Hi @CheerBear for being around. Are you usually an early bear?

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CheerBearSenior Contributor15 Sept 2017, 6:02 am AEST

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Hi there @frog 🙂 Yep I sure am a bit of an early bird or bear lol. I'm just making a cuppa and waiting for my kids to wake up. Are you an early frog (doesn't sound as good as early bear!) usually?

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frogSenior Contributor15 Sept 2017, 6:03 am AEST

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Oh! I got a message saying this one didn't post but there we are.

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frogSenior Contributor15 Sept 2017, 6:10 am AEST

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I am an early frog @CheerBear sometimes too early - waking up very anxious. The best thing for me is getting up and doing my exercise and meditation routine. Even though I know it helps I have trouble doing it. So this morning I'm here instead.

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CheerBearSenior Contributor15 Sept 2017, 6:15 am AEST

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I wake up with panic and anxiety early sometimes too @frog. It can be hard to have such a 'wobbly' start. It helps me to come here in the morning too, and I often find my calm with the early morning people (and birds and frogs) here.

I'm impressed you have an exercise and meditation routine! That sounds like a great start when it works.

Have you go plans for the day? If you'd like to share 🙂

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frogSenior Contributor15 Sept 2017, 6:19 am AEST

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Today I have to do a heap of stuff associated with moving and that's making me stressed - like sorting out power and water and internet. Also getting the info about the new place - bins and keys and how things work - more steps in the process. How about you @CheerBear plans for today?

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soulSenior Contributor15 Sept 2017, 6:22 am AEST

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Hope today goes well for you @frog. Try to think of it as a new beginning - an adventure of sorts. I know it's hard to leave the familiar behind. But what's important is coming with you.

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CheerBearSenior Contributor15 Sept 2017, 6:22 am AEST

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Oh @frog - that's a big day for you. Is this part of the morning wobbles today? A big part of my morning worries are housing related too.

I'm going to spend my day doing what I can to keep myself feeling calm while I wait for news about a potential move for us. I have a psychologist appointment and a whole lot of crochet ahead 🙂

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frogSenior Contributor15 Sept 2017, 6:27 am AEST

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That sounds like a good plan for your day @CheerBear I have had stable housing hear for 19 years and it is hard to loosen my grip. There's no way of avoiding the move but I'm still finding it hard to accept. I am having dinner out with my kids - in between my daughter's and my birthday, so that should be a good end to the day. I really should get into my routine soon so that when I meet the agent at 9 I am feeling a bit more grounded.

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frogSenior Contributor15 Sept 2017, 6:29 am AEST

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THanks @soul that's a good way to look at it. I would love to just fast forward to summer when hopefully we'll be more settled. The process is so hard. How's your day looking? I'm going to do a little yoga and meditation then have a cup of tea. Maybe chat later.

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