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Thanks @Eve7 I don't know why I can't get ECT either but they have closed down out patients. If I was an inpatient I could still have it however.

It is not complaining hon, you are entitled to feel the way you are. We do sometimes make stupid choices and it is hard at times to see above them. But you have every right to feel the way you do.

Am around for a bit if you need a chat or just to sit hon 💗💗

Thank you for understanding @Snowie

What have you done today? I saw you had PTI for d. I’m sure she does really well and today you’re being the proud mum.

I’m considering part time at work as it’s too difficult while needing to take S1 to appointments. This morning he had to see a surgeon about his thumb and afterwards I left him waiting for ages as I couldn’t find my car in the hospital car park, totally forgot where it was.

I am a proud mamma today @Eve7 Her PTI went really well and she is doing really well at school, even if it is online learning. Have S's PTI tomorrow afternoon.

I haven't done much today. Had a shower finally and just been chillin on the couch. I should be doing some things around the house but I just can't be bothered. The ect news put a downer on the day 😒

Part time work might suit you better hon, especially if you have to take S1 to appointments. I have done that before too, totally forgot where I parked!! Does he have to have surgery on his thumb?

Any other plans for today hon?

Well done to you and d @Snowie . My h used to say “good kids don’t just happen” so you must be doing something right.

I can understand the ECT cancellation causing a downer. I wouldn’t cope too well either.

S1 won’t need surgery as the surgeon just pulled off the scab and then pulled off his thumb nail. He has to be there tomorrow at 7.30 for a dressing. I think it’s karma for all those times he’s taken me in early for ECT.

Nothing much planned for the rest of the day now except bring in washing and cook dinner.

Maybe I will go part time but I think they’re just edging me out as they’re over me and my time off.

Thanks @Eve7 I hope I am doing right by them. I guess we all worry about how we bring up our kids, especially with what impact our MH has on them.

Glad S1 won't need surgery but it sounds painful. Hopefully it heals ok. Yes it might be a bit of karma!! Hopefully there are not too many early mornings!

All your time off has been valid hon. I hope for your sake they are just trying not to get rid of you. You do a great job, especially juggling your work and home life too.

Thanks @Snowie

My mother still tells me how much my mh affects my kids and she’s 92 while they’re heading towards 40!! They have both graduated from Uni and never been in trouble but she still insists on saying these things.

I’ve had a lot of time off work and they have been understanding but I think the welcome mat might be past it’s use by date.

I'm sorry your mother says things to you @Eve7 It really isn't right and doesn't help.

My mum says things to me too about how my mh affects my kids. She told me off the other day for having a pj day saying I won't get 'fixed' if all I do is stay in my pj's.

I didn't realise our mh can be fixed just like that 😒😒

You have raised you kids well hon, regardless of what your Mum has said.

You can't help having that time off work, our mental health needs to come first. It is good that you can still work.

I can relate to that @Snowie I get dressed for work, look in the mirror and say, Now I’m well...so fake!! I am just fake.

Speaking of pjs, my niece who is a teacher gave her class a pj day for online learning. They were having to wear uniforms at home and complaining about it so she let them have a ph day! Poor niece is really struggling with the lockdown and impact of online learning.

My S2’s w was home schooled, vowed she’d never do it to her kids but they thrived with online learning last year. She did an amazing job of it.

Cuppa time!!

You are not fake hon, not in the slightest @Eve7 You are just trying to get through each day as best as you can.

That was nice of your niece to give them a pj day. Luckily my kids don't have to wear their uniforms at home so can just dress in casual clothes. Saves me time washing and ironing their uniforms!!

Cuppa time sounds great, might join you. Also got changed into my pj's too!!

Good idea. I have my pjs on now too! I don’t know what it’s like where you live but I’ve often seen people here at the supermarket in their pjs!

I’m sorry your mum made that comment to you @Snowie you can wear whatever makes you comfortable.

I have some carrot cake to share...very healthy!