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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Former-Member, @Determined, @Appleblossom, @PeppiPatty, @Adge, @outlander, @Former-Member, @Ghost @Butterfly18, @Confused, @pippajay, @Womy, @Anna88, @Susana, @Bella1978 , @Muddles17, @Charlie16, @Dots , @Amberlulu, @KeepingHope , @Time , @RPatty , @Cracked73, @bonty04, @SarahJane73, @Bluesky1 @YellowDay, @Solar , @Winterz, @Carlachris, @SoSad, @girlygirl25, @comingup18, @Faith-and-Hope , @June9
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With you re: faith
For me gardening was put on hold and I am so pleased it has returned. My sewing machine remains untouched and I hope to again use it.
I haven't felt inclined to pick up my musical instrument either. I wasn't a very competent player and Mr Darcy is asking if I intend to use it as it is part of the clutter.
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SmcSenior Contributor
Regardless of level of competence, if playing gave you pleasure before, it probably will again... I'd err on the side of keeping that one.
I still play the viola regularly, but a few other instruments are gathering dust. I'm keeping them regardless.
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
@Smc have been trying to respond to your new year post (back on page 😎 but the best I can come up with is with you on all that. I am seeing people i started out with this current round of uni moving on to internships or masters programs, other people I know progressing in their careers while i just put one foot in front of the next to survive (as is so common here). So while no answers here with you and hearing you.
As always i think @Former-Members response was spot on.
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SmcSenior Contributor
@Determined, and sometimes knowing we're not the only ones makes a difference. Glad to have you here.
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
@Former-Member Im with SMC on the musical instrument.
I am far from a competent player but find playing a form of therapy. I mostly play hymns so that in itself is uplifting for me. There was a time I considered selling my organ when I could not find any joy in it and was not playing. But sooo glad I kept it. A lot of $$ sitting there but it has been worth it in the long run.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@Sam3
this is the thread I was talking about , have some good ideas and you are very welcomed to add some too
Hello @Determined, @Smc, @Former-Member, @Amberlulu, @outlander
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@Amberluluhello , and how are you today xoxo
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Sam3Senior Contributor
Thanks heaps @Shaz51 for tagging me into this thread.
Good evening @Determined@Smc@Former-Member@Amberlulu lovely to ‘meet’ you! By way of introduction, I’m someone who has had & continues to have a pretty fortunate life. Unfortunately, though, I developed depression about 5 years ago after bereavement & other losses. I can identify with ?Amberlulu - it’s weird being on the other side, as I’ve worked in the mental health field for a lot of my career. I’m currently trying to recover from an acute depressive episode having trialled going off medication last month so have resumed treatment now. I was told by my boss 10 days ago that I was in the group being made redundant. Then yesterday I was informed I have thyroid issues. On the positive, I’ve been applying for several jobs (despite being low on confidence right now).
I hope you’re all having a pleasant Saturday night. I suppose I should make a small contribution to this forum discussion. I often get cognitively overwhelmed - my brain is my worst enemy (yeah, yeah, it can also be my best ally!). A useful coping strategy for me when feeling overwhelmed is to remind myself that “This too shall pass” & to employ any kind of distraction nearby!
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
“This too shall pass”---that is what my mum says @Sam3
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