oceangirlSenior Contributor
Checking In
I thought I would start a new discussion/thread for us to check in, and especially when needing extra support. I hope this helps 😃
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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I am feeling something similar to what you have explained - its kinda a weird feeling- a bit spacey. I don't know what to do though I am trying to just ignore it. I have tried to manage my stress with strategies you have mentioned. My depression has only been in recent years its not longstanding. I am feeling quite lost and unsure of things too. I think you're right, because I do think that is happening for me. @outlander
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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I don't mind insight they have had some good stories of late- discussing current issues. I have not much watched Q and A for a while. I have been watching tiny houses and beachfront bargin hunt i think its on nine life. what are your plans this week?
@MDT
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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I understand @oceangirl its kinda hard to explain really. Sometimes giving myself a job to do each day helps. Thats where free short courses come in handy for me as it gives me a focal point and something to work on. Other times its really about riding it out and just managing it hr by hr until it lifts abit.
Do you think giving yourself a job to do would help? For me it has to be something that breaks up the repition of my life (even if its busy) or something new to try out (i find trying new forms of art or craft or new art project like scrapbooking can be helpful)
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MDTSenior Contributor
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This week I will go back to what I was doing which is job searching. It gets depressing so much like you and @outlander I will need to look for things to break up the repetitiveness of it all.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Yeah i think the repetitiveness and mandaneness of life can put us in abit of a spiral too @MDT hopefully you can find things that break up the days abit too
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MDTSenior Contributor
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Lisnteing to lectures and debates is somethinf I enjoy - especially now with one of the projects I'm. Working on so it can help. I also like comedy shows. They are old but clever @outlander
Even then I need to break up the day so gym keeps me going out. Other times I go to the city for lunch and break up the day. I do feel guilty doing that at times though because I feel like i should be doing more with my time 😕
Even then I need to break up the day so gym keeps me going out. Other times I go to the city for lunch and break up the day. I do feel guilty doing that at times though because I feel like i should be doing more with my time 😕
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MDTSenior Contributor
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Goodnight @outlander @oceangirl
Talk to yous later 🙂
Talk to yous later 🙂
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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I love comedys too @MDT i like to watch michael mcintyre. 'The dentist' is one of my fave clips and would reccomend watching it.
Goodnight, hope your taxi'ing goes alright tomorrow
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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I think its a mixture of feeling quite not right and a bit lost atm. I think I am making progress even though I couldn't see it until I started to think about it now. I have always liked to write down a plan for each day. I try not to put too much pressure on myself and just to do what I can each day. Some days I get 10% done and others days I do much more. The key is taking action. I am starting to feel a bit more comfortable opening up and sharing what I am feeling, I have never rily been able to do that before. i think that is a step in the right direction.... @outlander
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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Night Hams @MDT 
