rough time

Yes @outlander I have been having trouble sleeping. Only been getting snatches of rest lately. I hope you eventually got to sleep. Talk later.

Sherry 💜

@outlander

You are definitely welcome on all threads I post on, from my point of view. Not just in the role of support, but just "as you are".

You have been a trooper posting on all sorts of threads supporting all and sundry. You have often acted as a Community Guide. I hear your sense of feeling old in feeling while being relatively young in age. Older Sisters are socialised to take responsiblity and be caring and you have it down to a T. Your relative vulnerability also needs attention.

Dont let black dog or insecurities fool you into thinking you are boring or not wanted.

Forum life can be a strain as one has shared heart and soul. It is out there for the taking, and the protection granted via anonymity is minimal. Therefore I believe it takes real fortitude or courage to post and keep posting. Apart from the regulars, many people on the carers side only post when overwhelmed and dont hang around. The Sane manager mentioned that it seemed a pattern of the carer's needs, Caring for a parent is fairly unusual in the broader scheme of things and so it is just less likely for people in that situation to come to the forum. DOnt take it personally. Its hard when you put in so much effort. I felt the same way, until I realised it was just a statistical likelihood. A pattern of the user group ... get what I mean??

Like @Sans911 I limit my time on the forum as it can become all consuming, its not about people on it, more my own time management. I have an ongoing commitment.

Take Care Bella