Overwhelmed and not coping

Hope you are alright @oceangirl 🌹

Hi again @Former-Member

I am still not feeling too good. Thanks for your message. I think I am bit run down atm but I am trying to reduce my stress as much as possible.

I think you did enough today @Former-Member . I am a bit uptight too tonight probably because I am tired and anxious. For me I have to do something physical to reduce my stress and then I can do other activities to take my mind off things. I have enjoyed just sitting outside in the sunshine and having something nice and cold to drink.

I truly feel comfortable with you my friend not many people I feel like that with, I have may have taken a few steps back but I am much better then I was a few years back. I am booking in to have my sleep study you never know it may pick something up. I am bit upset that it had not been done sooner esp since I've had a sleep problem for such a long time. In some ways I am bit upset with myself too.

I am thinking of you both @Former-Member. It must be a stressful time for you & your husband, I hope their is positive news for you both. Sending you both positive vibes and good health

Thank you @oceangirl

I understand about sleep problems - I have trouble keeping regular hours and it does upset the body clock and makes anxiety worse. I hope the sleep studies goes well.

Dont be upset with yourself as you have come along way. This is just a set back - I have relapses too but we get back up and get that much better each time.

Physical activity is a great help - I am working on building up my own fitness and activity levels again to feel better. It does help a lot I have found in the past. Glad you were able to enjoy the sunshine.

I better try and get some sleep now but will pop back on tomorrow to see how you are. You are not alone my friend. Sweet dreams and sending a big hug 🤗🌹xx

Hi @oceangirl

How are you going today?

My day went surprisingly well. I woke up anxious free and confident staying upbeat which helped hubby. I feel positive about his test results and if they find something we will beat it together. He isn't well so finding something that can be fixed may be a good thing so his energy levels return.

I think having an unbroken good nights sleep make a tremendous different with settling my nerves. I have to try and keep up a good sleep rountine.

How is your ear infection - stilling giving you pain?. I hope you have had a chance to take it easy today. Thinking of you and look forward to hearing about your day. I am glad you find you can talk easy to me as I do with you. ❤️🤗x

Hi @Former-Member

Good to hear your day went well, I had a good feeling for you today- the love for your husband energizes you, it gives you purpose.

The sleep is getting to me but I have had some better nights sleep of late- not very often but its giving me hope that I am getting better. I did phone for the sleep study today and waiting to hear back for when they can book me in.

I also made contact with the clinic in Sydney, they asked for my mri and spect brain scan and one particular blood test I had. My mum thinks they want to help me, I hope so. The blood test they asked for I can't remember, I will have to call them sometime tomorrow to ask what it was.

I have Drs appointment tomorrow morning and gym in the afternoon. Thinking of you both

Hi @oceangirl

It's very encouraging that your sleep is improving - I feel getting adequate sleep is a must for me to cope as it reduces anxiety levels. Let us know how the sleep studies goes.

How did your doctor appointment go today? What was the MRI and brain spec conducted for? - did it produce any findings? My husband has a mirage of specialist appts coming up - he is a very sick man. I am remaining positive about it and one day at a time is the only way to face things. It's relentless and frustrating. I may stitch tonight tomtry and distract and relax. Hope your ear pain has eased and you are feeling better. Sending a warm hug ❤️

Hi again @Former-Member

I am a bit wobbly atm but I know this will pass, and I have seen improvement in my sleep. I am still waiting to hear back about my sleep study.

My appointment went okay today and she just reviewed my blood test results and ordered another blood test and renal ultrasound. The MRI and brain spec was performed because I had concerns about my memory. The specialist was not concerned about my tests and parts of the test she was really happy with. In saying that I am a bit confused about the report- it showed mild reduction in blood flow to my temporal lobe(Spec Brain Scan) and the length of my hippocampus is in the 1st percentile for my age (MRI).

You show so much strength and character and I admire those qualities. I think overtime you will start to look past each day as you gain more strength and peace from within. I know you will because you have so much resilience and strength and insight. My ear is on the improve. Sending you lots of hugs..

Hi @Former-Member

I've just came from specialist in Brisbane. He wants me to see a neurologist re my mri scan and spect brain scan. I am feeling a bit better tonight.

Hi @oceangirl

So good to hear from you. And even better to read you are feeling better.

I am not familiar with what was reported regarding your brain scan and MRI. I think it's a good idea to see a specialist for proper explaination and peace of mind as soon as possible as I can understand how that could cause you worry.

My husband has had many MRIs etc and when we read the reports recently nearly fainted only to learn it was not serious as we thought. Do you have to wait long for an appt? Please let me know of the outcome.

Do you have plans for the weekend? Any plans for Fathers Day?