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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 All this is coming off the back of a mixed episode, which has recently been replaced by plumetting mood and skyrocketing anxiety.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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DimitySenior Contributor27 Jan 2022, 10:10 pm AEDT

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Hello @frog I'm glad you're coping tho it feels such a struggle sometimes. I hope the work situation eases for you somehow. I only managed a 4day week. Housing seems really tight in some areas atm - hope you can get that sorted too.

Best wishes,

Dimity

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frogSenior Contributor28 Jan 2022, 6:32 am AEDT

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Thanks @Dimity @Shaz51 @Bunniekins @Codex1 for your encouragement.

How are you going?

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outlanderSenior Contributor01 Feb 2022, 11:08 pm AEDT

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@frog

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frogSenior Contributor02 Feb 2022, 8:37 pm AEDT

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frogSenior Contributor02 Feb 2022, 9:07 pm AEDT

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frogSenior Contributor14 Mar 2022, 1:40 pm AEDT

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It's hard to keep going. I am getting waves of 'I'm a bad person' thoughts, and just overwhelming 'want to cry' feelings. No danger, but struggling and yet again really wobbly.

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DimitySenior Contributor14 Mar 2022, 3:01 pm AEDT

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Sending a virtual hug @frog . It's hard to silence the negative self talk sometimes, i need someone to bounce off when I'm low. Take care.

Dimity

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Shaz51Senior Contributor14 Mar 2022, 3:35 pm AEDT

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Hello and hugs @Dimity , @frog , ❤❤❤🐸🐸

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Unknown userMember14 Mar 2022, 3:43 pm AEDT

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Hey there @frog

Can I ask, have you allowed yourself to have a good cry? Sometimes that can be somewhat of a release for me when I’m feeling on the precipice of those ‘ want to cry’ feelings.

Have you managed to find any supports around your work situation?

Here popping by offering to sit virtually beside you 💛

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MeowmySenior Contributor14 Mar 2022, 3:57 pm AEDT

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@frog take care

Thinking of you. Feel better soon

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