CatcakesSenior Contributor
Twisted -self care
Every morning I drive east into the sun.
At traffic lights I put sunscreen on the backs of my hands.
This morning I realised that this is self care,
Very rare for me.
I need to do more of this....
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Twisted -self care
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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I figured it was genetic @Catcakes re your daughter. It’s hard tho. I have one who has to manage an autoimmune condition for life.
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Yes @Faith-and-Hope,
She was only diagnosed about 18 months ago but she is learning to prioritise her health and I try not to remind her when blood tests/check ups are due. I want her to take ownership.
I can’t help but get anxious when she’s tired, itchy or unwell in any way☹️
She was only diagnosed about 18 months ago but she is learning to prioritise her health and I try not to remind her when blood tests/check ups are due. I want her to take ownership.
I can’t help but get anxious when she’s tired, itchy or unwell in any way☹️
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
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Good evening @Catcakes,
I'm just dropping by to say I super like your new avatar! I hope you and your new ipad learn to be friends soon. 
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Phoenis_Rising.
I’ve just posted my first picture ever (to you!)
My eldest son helped me a lot today ❤️
I’ve just posted my first picture ever (to you!)
My eldest son helped me a lot today ❤️
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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So now for some self congratulation.
It’s 8 days into the new year and I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol.
The next step was to go to the Gp and get some long overdue health needs attended to.
Like many people here @Zoe7, @Faith-and-Hope,@Phoenix_Rising.... and maybe many others... I have, in the past, been treated very badly by health practitioners.
So attending appointments is hard for me unless it’s someone I know and trust.
Anyway... job partly done ( will need to go back to vampires)
Small sense of achievement/relief 🌻🌻🌻
It’s 8 days into the new year and I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol.
The next step was to go to the Gp and get some long overdue health needs attended to.
Like many people here @Zoe7, @Faith-and-Hope,@Phoenix_Rising.... and maybe many others... I have, in the past, been treated very badly by health practitioners.
So attending appointments is hard for me unless it’s someone I know and trust.
Anyway... job partly done ( will need to go back to vampires)
Small sense of achievement/relief 🌻🌻🌻
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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Woo-Hoo @Catcakes ..... 🎉❣️
So well done ......
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Self -care update from my neck of the woods.
Still haven’t got blood tests done but I am thinking about it.
It’s now been 18 days since I drank alcohol.
First psych session of the year today...
Talked about how I survived the silly season
And goals for emotional well being this year.
The savings on drink shouted me a Thai massage today but it’s a hot day and the tiger balm she put on my lower back is a bit 🔥
Still haven’t got blood tests done but I am thinking about it.
It’s now been 18 days since I drank alcohol.
First psych session of the year today...
Talked about how I survived the silly season
And goals for emotional well being this year.
The savings on drink shouted me a Thai massage today but it’s a hot day and the tiger balm she put on my lower back is a bit 🔥
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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Well done @Catcakes ❣️
Hopefully the tiger balm will have a good healing effect, despite being uncomfortable at the moment.
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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I’m snacking on my sons homemade chilli bean dip @Faith-and-Hope so I’m attacking it from the inside as well 😳
