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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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Shaz51Senior Contributor
sounds Lovely @Sophie1 
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Lynn, @Charlie16, @Dots, @Ghost, @Sophie1, @Appleblossom, @PeppiPatty, @Faith-and-Hope, @Amberlulu, @Former-Member
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KarenSDCasual Contributor
Sometimes I find it quite tough to do the right strategies
What does work for me - walk outside, gym, swim laps, chatting or sharing a hug with a neighbour or friend. Less energetic version - go out to a movie by myself or watch a movie on netflix
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Unknown userMember
@charlie10
You might pick up some tips in this thread.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
helllooo @Amberlulu , how are you today my friend , we are here for you xoxox
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@Shaz51
Just wondering if you are feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment and is there any particular way you would like us to encourage you.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment @Former-Member
is there any particular way you would like us to encourage you.-- distraction will be great
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David3New Contributor
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TABSenior Contributor
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MarrieContributor
@David3 I know the feeling as I feel the same atm with my bod pains have led to depression uncertainty lately.hope you are seeking help in how your feeling it's overwhelming and takes over you but got to be strong to fight it .Best wishes and I'm hoping today is a better day for you 😊
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