Self Harm

So sorry to hear your situation @Angels333 .

Issues around being safe when driving are huge. I have struggled with it for over 30 years, but mostly made my own calls on it, even when others were discomforted or disbelieved or disapproved. Its a hard one, when mum's are expected to be the chauffeur but all they do .. is also meant to be "invisible".

Take Care

Apple

Hey @Angels333

I'm sorry about your ongoing health issues and especially now not able to drive for a while.

Sending you lots of love hugs and support xxxooo

Thinking of you @Angels333 Hang in there, you have lots of support here. Take care and be kind to yourself.

Hugs n hugs @Angels333 ..... there are a lot of adjustments for you to make. The most important thing will be support along this part of your journey and working out how to work things under the changed circumstances as you go ..... baby steps Hon, and we will sit with you as you take them ......

💜💐💖🌷💜💐💖🌷💜💐💖🌷💜

@Faith-and-Hope @eth @BlueBay @Appleblossom @Zoe7 @TAB @Adge @MDT @Molliex @Bunniekins @Former-Member

sorry if I have forgotten anyone.

Sorry it's taken so long to post I have been too sick.

After 11 weeks in hospital I finally go home on Saturday. I'll be in a wheelchair while my legs get stronger and my dissociative attacks reduce. My longest was 7 hours total blackout. I've been in the neurology ward of my local hospital and treatment has been good and I'm much better than when I arrived. I was having 60 episodes a day and I'm down to 10 now although some can last a couple of hours. I can walk with forearm crutches for medium distances however because of the risk of falling due to a disassociation I'll be sporting a helmet around the house. The wheelchair is for the community only as my house is too small for a wheelchair, so I'll be on the crutches at home.

I get quite depressed and seem to get suicidal thoughts in the evening but prn is helping.

I'm afraid of going home, and am embarrassed by my dissociative episodes I'm concerned about going out in public.

I hope you have all been well and again forgive me for being so out of the loop

XOXO ANGELS333

@Angels333

Great to hear from you. You do not need to apologise. You have so much going on. It is good that the hospital got onto it properly and seem to be able to advise and treat it. I can only imagine how hard it is for you. I once saw someone with a small scooter thing to use inside when she had leg plaster... not sure if it is relevant.

I do hope there is adequate support and understanding at home. Be Careful and try and give worries about othe opinions of others ... the teflon non stick flick ... easier said than done.

Think small gains.

❤️ @Angels333 .....

👋 @Appleblossom @TAB

Oh @Angels333 what a journey you've been on. I hope returning home to your family will provide some comfort to you.

@Angels333 You have been through so much Hon and it will take time for any recovery to begin. I can imagine it is all taking it's toll and those thoughts creep in. Night time was always the worst for me too but you have come through so much and can do it again - bit by bit. Hugs and hugs and hugs