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Living with Ourselves

Sophia1Senior Contributor

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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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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oh more tests @Shaz51

I do hope that you get some answers...

@outlander is in a similar situation I think...still waiting?

you should swap notes and give the feedback to your doctors...

the medical world is one big system of eliminate this that...then next...

husband had 12 month review for heart today...all good about his aorta...medication working well...

needs to check chest pain with gp now as his heart is in good condition...she confirmed that he is very fit for his age...

incredible...smokes....eats butter...salt...sugary delights...chocolate...everything that he should not...his blood pressure is perfect...cholesterol fine...

I went to the pool and am about to go and lay down now...rest before starting dinner...wholemeal fettucine with home made bolognaise sauce a la Sophia style....

take care all xx

ps thinking of you @Maggie letting you know as with you @Former-Member...stay safe...xxx

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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sounds like a good day @Sophia1 my friend and dinner sounds yummy too

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eudemonismSenior Contributor

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Yea @Sophia1 working on the boats was great when everything was going well. (Has anything ever really gone that well?)
Yea i do look at providing The dog with his needs as having a healthy influence on myself. However it never seems to end. He is very needy and demanding really.
And yes, the garden is always changing. I'm thinking... the less work i have to do out there the better...

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Hello everyone

I thought I might post some quotes...rather than attempt conversing...

too much going on...

so hope that you get something out of them even if only distraction...

I particularly like this one...

@eudemonism @Shaz51 @Owlunar@outlander@Exoplanet@Former-Member@Former-Member@TAB@Adge

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eudemonismSenior Contributor

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Hi @Sophia1 I'm a bit disgruntled to hear 'there's lots going' for you... as i compare it to my situation and know, it can get rather hectic and overwhelming...
Don't forget all the helpful and supportive people in the forums, and the number of phone call centres (which are based around dealing with mhi & life)
I've just got off the phone with chemists, instead of buying ciggies, I'm hoping i can get some more natural based remedies, example supplements and concentrated amino acids, chemicals, vitamins, oils ecetra... worth a shot?

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AdgeSenior Contributor

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Hi @Sophia1 Thanks, they're excellent sayings.

I may be waiting for my hernia operation for many months (referral to public hospital).

I still haven't got over the shock yet.

Sorry to hear that things are still tough at your end.

Kind thoughts....

Adge

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Hello @eudemonism

I am not comparing my struggles....

do not wish to offend anyone..

the idea of quotes was instead of saying the wrong thing...

I do know that sometimes there are no words that can match feelings..

I do not believe in taking vitamins unless prescribed by a specialist ...lack of something determined by blood tests..

my opinion only...not advice..

lovely warm weather here today...have just finished watering pots...plants...now having a rest....

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Hello @Adge

Nice to hear from you...

Public health system is a nightmare...

The government have to do something about this sooner than later...

I hope that you are not in too much discomfort...

I can't talk about "family member" as situation has changed....I am concerned about the outcome...Also have to be even more careful about confidentiality...

As you know yourself....having our own mind issues and having others in the family not doing well is extremely draining...

Hope that you are getting much enjoyment from your garden ....

I am enjoying the garden at the rental place...

I have to keep stopping myself as I am wanting to do so much...

Slowly slowly ...steady...the tortoise and the hare...

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AdgeSenior Contributor

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Hi @Sophia1 Yes, I have several family members (interstate) with major MH issues. Yet they deny they have any.

I'm the one who tries to "own" my CPTSD without denial - yet I'm seen as the "strange" or ill one (by relatives). I'm by far the most functional (or "normal") of all of them, according to my psychologist.

Yes, draining - after only a few days with my relatives (interstate), I'm totally drained.

The emotional impact of needing a further (4th) surgery is high - because the hernia has been directly caused by the bowel surgeons (previous surg) leaving the wound split.

They would not re-stitch the wound closed, when they removed the staples too early (they said).

So the wide scar which formed over (to close it) is exactly where I now have a hernia (2 in fact).

Completely avoidable, were it not for being left in that state.

Talking about gardening & flowers is always enjoyable (for me), even though I've not been doing any.

Adge

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eudemonismSenior Contributor

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@Sophia1you just said 'too much going on' (like yourl weren't coping) and i felt for you... - Because sometimes everything gets overwhelming. Sometimes everything brings us to a halt. It's good to have lots of stuff going on, as long as we're managing to keep up with everything (the workload)
Today i thought. I'd love to be working and making good money. In a good job or business. The sense of achievement and reward is indeed wonderful.
The alternative is feeling like, not achieving anything, and doing just that... and that don't make anyone feel good...

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