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utopiaSenior Contributor

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Well I'm finally home (again).
4 hospital stays in 91 days. Wow. No wonder it feels so strange to be in my own house again. Adjusting will take time. Cooking for myself will take time.
My house is in the same condition in which I left it. A pigsty. So no one room has warmth and charm to lift my mood. Will have to slowly start cleaning up - one room at a time.
I did go and watch my son play soccer in the finals. I'd been so sick this year - thst it was the first game I had been to all year. His team lost. But they play again next week. So still stand a chance of playing the grand final.
My son is still living with my mum. Has been since the end of April. Hopefully he will see how much I've improved on my new anti depressants and anti anxiety meds. Then he may choose to come home soon.
Was up and doing the washing early this morning. But now reading a book in bed.
Am very bored. But have AA Meeting tomorrow night.
And I have my WorkCover IME (independent Medical Examination) - psych interview with a tough psychiatric on the 30th of this month. Think it could be on Wednesday. And then I have my much waited for Psychologist appointment. Can't see him when I'm in hospital (too far away).
So that's it for now. A new thread for a new beginning.
@Zoe7 @soul @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Bast @oceangirl @outlander @Former-Member @Teej @BlueBay @Owlunar

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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@Faith-and-Hope. Brought sudoku puzzle book with me - but can't even finish a puzzle. Lack of concentration.
Was going to go to the shops today and buy some plastic knitting needles and wool and just knit a scarf to keep my hands busy.
Maybe I'll do that tomorrow.

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soulSenior Contributor

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Knitting sounds like a good idea @utopia. A bit of concentration needed but not too taxing. And you can get a sense of accomplishment as you see the scarf grow.

You too will grow in confidence and calmness. Be patient. You’re doing fine.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Colouring in is not only therapeutic @utopia ..... it trains concentration without having to think about it, similar to the knitting ,... it’s like “periferal” concentration if you like .... keeping the mind and hands busy and co-ordinating without being too taxing.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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Thank you @soul @Faith-and-Hope.
I'll try to get to the shops this afternoon.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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💜 @utopia ....

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You're in my thoughts @utopia

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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Yay. I got to the shops. Just a 30 minute round trip. But I did it. Am exhausted now. But feelingheaps nbetter than yesterday.

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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Proud of you @utopia

BB xxoo

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soulSenior Contributor

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Great news @utopia. A change of scenery, some exercise, getting the supplies you wanted - ticking those boxes.

Glad that you are feeling better. Onwards and upwards. Very proud of you. Your message has made me smile.

Things okay there for you? Still have a room to yourself?

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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Still have a room to myself for the time being @soul.
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