having a bad morning

Hi @BlueBay

Don't start anything until after you have sorted yourself out in hospital - after all - you don't have to think much about anything there - you are safe and you have a bed and your meals and therapy - and you can take a good look at everything and talk about it with the staff

Things will be so different afterwards - how do I know - I have done that - a long time in the past - but it works - I am a living testament to that.

I know how it is with your parents because I have been there - and for far-longer - as a small child I stood up to my mother - and did she hate that - and she gave me a got of grief - as an adult - I left - and although my father was fine after a time - and was really proud of me - my mother never got over it - and when she was dying I saw the regret - but it wasn't my regret - I had done nothing wrong - all I had done was to protect myself

And so will you - you mother is a dictator and your dad isn't going to rock the boat

But that boat - ah the boat no one wants to rock - it's in less than 2 feet of water and on the beach they give away icecreams - so go ahead and rock the boat - if you choose - but after hospital

Everything waits until you are healed - and then you start to work on these things when you mind is clear

wtg @BlueBay

Decadian

Yes @utopia@Faith-and-Hope

Let's start Squishing Away our Anger on the Forum - well - I mean - tell us about it

I will go to an art/craft place and find some of it and pinch and pummel and squish away - I get tense at times - this will be perfect

Btw - I don't think I can do this in a taxi - or on the shuttle - ah - now - I will play games on my mobile phone - that's how I quit smoking - I played games on the phone

We all have to do something when we are watching TV - or whenever we need to do something

Decadian

@Decadian wrote:

But that boat - ah the boat no one wants to rock - it's in less than 2 feet of water and on the beach they give away icecreams - so go ahead and rock the boat - if you choose - but after hospital

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Love it @Decadian ❣

Hi @Decadian @Faith-and-Hope @utopia

I had an appt with my GP this morning to check my bp. It is still high 169/102. I have to keep taking this new medication and go back to see him on Friday. I just feel yuk, really down and no energy. I have decided I am going to stay home today, not going to art therapy. Just need a day to myself. I have put my pj's back on and heater is on, made a cuppa. Going to make a veg soup for dinner and then i will veg out and do some knitting, listen to relaxing music and play with the dog.

I really need to get this BP down. The headaches have subsided which is a good thing. But feeling a bit dizzy is not a good thing. I feel like i am just 'floating'. Weird.

Anyway, i hope you all are okay this morning. it is pouring rain where i am and cold. Inside is the place to be today 🙂

take care everyone, chat soon xxxooo

@Faith-and-Hope @Decadian @utopia

Last night I looked into dementia and alzheimers of Vic and they provide free counselling to the carers of someone suffering dementia. I go onto the email address and asked them hubby and I would like some counselling as to know how to deal with his mum having dementia.

I received an email back just now from a counsellor saying she can come to our home next Thursday afternoon. This will be really good for my husband as he tends to not talk much about things and I really think now is the time for him to speak to someone. He has agreed for this counsellor to come over.

Hoping after talking to her she will be able to alleviate some stress and guilt about his mum in aged care and explain her behaviour isn't really her it's the dementia.

Also, just spoke to my psych - looks like hospital may be not next week but the following week. Counting down.

My son (overseas) is sending photos of his holiday. He is in Barcelona at the moment. Looks like he is having a good time. He has met up with some Aussies and making lots of friends. I am so happy for him 🙂

That is so great @BlueBay - I am so glad for you and your husband

This must be a tremendous relief for you - to have someone come to your home - wow - that's fantastic

And I am glad you are into help-care too - taking the day off and spending it alone and resting - that BP is a problem - and you are doing the best thing possible for yourself

wtg

Decadian