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Living with Ourselves

Sophia1Senior Contributor23 Mar 2018, 1:29 pm AEDT

Living with Ourselves

hello @eudemonism @eth @outlander @Bunniekins @Mazarita @Silenus @NameUnknown @Grasshopper3 @patientpatient @soul @Former-Member @Determined @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Friendconnect @Teej @utopia @Queenie @Appleblossom @Zam @perseverer @Janna @Owlunar @Former-Member @Former-Member

First of all I wanted to let you know that I have conversed with all of you at some stage on both sides of the forum..

It was my intention to close two of my threads and change my name in the kindest way for all of you...

I commenced this process on the 12th March and today is the first day that I have access to actually post or respond to anyone....I was in the last couple of days able to register a new name and like some posts...

I am so sorry that my profile ended so abruptly that was definitely not my intention....

In fact if I had done it my way.. instead of thinking would be better to be guided through the process....I would have just written on one of my threads my reason for closing my account tagging you all in....then requested account to be closed and username put to bed so to speak

I have chosen to take this path in order to protect my family's sense of safety .. privacy...health..

Please let me reassure you that this has nothing to do with any members on here...

I have tagged each and everyone of you because you have given me support and invited me into a little of your worlds...priceless experiences...I have felt heard and valued on here....Thank you all so much..

Moving forward ...this is who I am now and hope to be able to converse on the forum living in the now not the past...therefore no mention of my previous username necessary...

If you do not know who I am...that is fine also...perhaps all of the above is not relevant for you..

take care

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MDTSenior Contributor02 May 2018, 12:13 pm AEST

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hey @Sophia1 thanks so much for tagging me in the post

I must admit, I am somewhat unfamiliar with the story you have but from the sound of it you are dealing with a fair bit. I hope you find the forums good.

I'm taking a bit of a backseat on here of late. Not having the best experience unfortunately. But do know that I'm wishing you all the best with what's going on.

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utopiaSenior Contributor02 May 2018, 1:55 pm AEST

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@Sophia1
Isn't it bloody hard when friends stay away when we are sick.
I've found that those who are living with Mental 'ill health' - tend to understand that isolation when sick, & whenever possible (due to their own health issues) - do reach out to others with any illness. And i am thankful for that.
I've also noticed, from the times I have been in the psych hospital, that very few if us 'patients' receive flowers or cards or anything. Although one time my aunty and cousin did send me a gift and card to wish me well. It was so lovely to receive that acknowledgement that I was sick - regardless of whether it is a physical or mental illness.
My mum was telling me just yesterday, that last year and this year, people in our small town have come up and asked after me. She says they are surprised to hear that I am still unfit to work (almost 4 years now). Surprisingly or maybe not, no one and I mean no one - hascome up and asked ME how iI'm going.
Sometimes I think people are more comfortable talking about a physical illness than a mental illness.
But as you say - mention cancer and they seem to stay away. I wonder why? Could it be because Cancer could hit anyone of them? Do they prefer not to think about this fact?
I hope today is a good day for you.
Don't be a stranger. Do write here and let us know how you are doing - the good and the bad. And if possible, ask us for what you need from us that day. Ecen if it's simply company and a laugh ir help trying to stop focusing on negative thoughts.
We are all here for you.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor02 May 2018, 2:35 pm AEST

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thanks for the tag and the update @Sophia1 theres so much going on for you., sending you lots of tender hugs

keep writting and keep in touch my friend

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Zoe7Senior Contributor02 May 2018, 4:11 pm AEST

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@Sophia1 Thinking of you - and hoping for some light to be shone into your life

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Unknown userMember02 May 2018, 6:02 pm AEST

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Hi @Sophia1 - it was so good to hear from you - thank you for the tag. It sounds like you have been through a very rough time - spinal surgery is difficult let alone something else on top. I hope you are receiving good support. I am not surprised you are feeling low - it's all so draining. You are amazing and I look forward to following your journey.

My good friend is not doing so good (has stage 4 cancer) - he was admitted to hospital as an emergency and had to be revived. One day at a time for now.

Wishing you the best recovery possible. Thinking of you 🌹

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Sophia1Senior Contributor02 May 2018, 11:01 pm AEST

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@Former-Memberwrote:
Hi @Sophia1 - it was so good to hear from you - thank you for the tag. It sounds like you have been through a very rough time - spinal surgery is difficult let alone something else on top. I hope you are receiving good support. I am not surprised you are feeling low - it's all so draining. You are amazing and I look forward to following your journey.
My good friend is not doing so good (has stage 4 cancer) - he was admitted to hospital as an emergency and had to be revived. One day at a time for now.
Wishing you the best recovery possible. Thinking of you 🌹

@Former-Member

Thank you so much for reply....so sorry to hear of your friend's diagnosis and experience...so many of us have been affected by the "C". ..too many losses...each one no easier.. My twin now has another form of cancer...our two friends are holding their own for now...thinking of you as words do not come close...take care..please drop by when you can. ...💚♥️💚

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Sophia1Senior Contributor02 May 2018, 11:16 pm AEST

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@Former-Memberwrote:
Hi @Sophia1

Thanks for the update. Long, slow recoveries are difficult at the best of times let alone with all the additional things going on in your life. Post surgery can be a particularly rough period.

Was wondering how things were going on the home front.

Sending gentle thoughts your way.
Darcy

@Former-Member

@Lovely to hear from you..hope things still on the improve with mr and Mrs darcy...

love the jokes...particularly the cats with the cardboard box...have experienced very same...purchasing comfy cushions and beds for them then they curl up in plastic bag or cardboard box..

@Shaz51

thank you also for kind thoughts..I know that you have much to deal with in your life re your own health and mr Shaz not always being compliant? Sending best wishes for mr and Mrs Shaz also...the twins I seem to recall reading a while back..💚♥️💚

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Sophia1Senior Contributor02 May 2018, 11:25 pm AEST

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@Teej

Thank you so much for reply..

you Re doing well..

a day at a time has been my planning for some time now apart from medical...breaking into a sweat every time some family occasion..missing several..backing out of sports club events and more..

agree I always wonder how my mood will be ..can change without warning..

even more now.. Almost like being pregnant again..

stop by when you think of it and tell me about your day..

mine has been all the better receiving so much support here..💚♥️💚

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Sophia1Senior Contributor02 May 2018, 11:32 pm AEST

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@Mazarita Thank you... I have thought of you living long term with chronic physical pain...alongside mental health struggles..each exacerbating the other...very draining.. As with @Owlunar and @Shaz and more I know.. Appreciate your kind words as always.. Please pop by when you can 💚♥️💚

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Sophia1Senior Contributor02 May 2018, 11:36 pm AEST

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@Zoe7

Thank you for visiting..much appreciated..

I know that you have had some major hurdles ....are making some headway also...pleasing to know...I know that I have shared a few laughs and fun moments with you..a time where our moods have matched and I have enjoyed revealing the silly side of me..thank you💚♥️💚

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