Night Shift

Okay -prattling

She loves the little heater in my bedroom - I leave it on most of the time - it keeps the small room warm and I guess she would warn me if her fur caught on fire

She's a bit snaky with me right now - once a week I buy a chicken wing and cut out the smallest bone for her to eat raw to clean her teeth - and then for a treat I cut off as much meat as there could possibly be in a chicken wing and I cut that on the blue board - and the vet has okay her for that because she has bladder problems and eats a prescription diet

But I have just chopped vegies for a salad and that happens on the green board - and she was wrapped around the heater in the bedroom of course - and came out grouching because it was vegies - no chicken on Thursdays - wings really stink after a couple of days

She scratches on the couch if she wants to go out - and I am well trained - okay - she's an old cat - I might was well take the path of least resistance - I'm getting old too

Then she dithers - with all my magical skills I won't change the weather for - actually - I won't change it for anyone - but she can count to two - I say " One ........ TWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! and she's out

She's out now - finding a dry spot to dig a hole I guess - she will be in again in a few minutes

Thats my cat - old, clever, talkative and my best friend - who could have a more devoted companion?

Decadian - [cat's staff]

Gorgeous cat @Decadian.

Sorry I'm disappearing for periods but I'm still reading through the last couple of days of posts. @Former-Member I hadn't realised things have been so rough for you lately. How long do you have to wait for your therapist to return? Is there anyone you can talk to before then, like maybe your GP?

Thanks @eth

You are right - she is a gorgeous cat

And @Former-Member

I am listening to you too - if you can't find any professional right now - keep talking here and/or ring Life Line

And I will rattle on about my cat - she's getting on for 13 - hard to believe that so much time has passed so quickly

Ah - she wants to come in again

All the best for both of you - I don't sit here in front of my computer constantly - I feel really busy today - the place looks better than it has for ages

But that computer bot - sheesh - it's so picky!!!!

Decadian

Thanks @eth. My therapist is away for another week. She is happy to fit me in at the end of next week if needed. My next appointment is on the 11th. Hopefully I'll settle a bit by then. My GP is really busy and only works a few days a week. I do meet my phams worker tomorrow so although it won't help it will be human contact. Thanks for caring @eth. I'm afraid I'll probably just swing a bit until then.

That's great about the phams worker @Former-Member. Something to look forward to and who knows what will come out of it. I'm hoping they will leave you feeling hopeful about the future.

Me too about the phams worker @eth😊💜

@Decadian Love to hear how our fur babies give love in our lives. My dog is grumpy at me too because I won't stay outside and play ball with him. It's freezing and raining on and off all day. Now he is lying across me. I too am well controlled by my my dog and the come in and go out demands get annoying sometimes. Well I am actually going to attempt a shower. I have let myself go to the worst possible state of personal hygiene yet. Really not good but I have to get to the vet today to get my dog tablets as he needs them. I have avoided going out all week for them😔 Stay warm😊💜

I'm going off to attempt a nap. See you next time @Former-Member and @Decadian. Warm wishes to you both.

@Former-Member

I have heard that personal hygiene can be difficult when people are having various emotional difficulties

Ah - they can happen with physical difficulties too - there have been times when I have had to have help to shower - so yes - two or three days between having help have been horrible -

But I think you are telling me that it has just been too hard - it's been the last thing on your mind - that you know this is uncomfortable - and you keep telling yourself that you will have that shower - later - after your snack - drink of whatever - time passes - no shower - it's not happening - let's try tomorrow

I think from my own experience when it hasn't been safe to stand in the shower - I feel I should get myself together too - but it's not happening

So - if I'm right - you are feeling really crappy right now

Now let me read that back

Yes - I understand - I have to admit there have been times when I really get it -

And people tell you - "Have a cup of tea" - [hate tea]

You'll be better after a bath - shower [I know - that it's too hard]

Whatever the reason - physical hygiene get pushed down the list - ah last Tuesday - I did that all day

I hope you feel better soon than later - but I know - it might be later

Decadian