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Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor25 May 2016, 9:48 pm AEST

Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hi All

There is a thread operating on the Lived Experience Forum under Night Shift where members who are having trouble sleeping for any reason give a bit of a shout-out, to see if there is anyone else sleepless and looking for company. It's been such a great thing, I thought I would start one over here too.

I have had the odd few nights where I have woken up on and off, and my kids have been having a bit of trouble some nights too, depending on what has happened during the day.

Being a carer can be lonely too, so if you are making an after-midnight cup of something hot, and wonder who else might be doing that too, maybe have a look-in here and see if anyone else is about.

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outlanderSenior Contributor08 Feb 2018, 11:23 pm AEDT

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hello everyone

been a little while since i caught up with you all!

how are you all doing?

@Faith-and-Hope@Catcakes@Determined@Smc@soul@Former-Member@Former-Member @Former-Member and everyone!

missing @PeppiPatty @Appleblossom too

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soulSenior Contributor08 Feb 2018, 11:41 pm AEDT

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I’m okay @outlander - hope you are too.

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outlanderSenior Contributor08 Feb 2018, 11:41 pm AEDT

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Im ok @soul thanks ❤
Hows recovery going?

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soulSenior Contributor08 Feb 2018, 11:47 pm AEDT

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Nearly three months since the accident. Sometimes I get frustrated but then I have to remind myself how far I have come. I remember the day that I could pick up and hold a post it note piece of paper and thought that this was pretty epic.

Hopefully I will be able to drive soon. Have been working so hard with my rehab. Have pretty much put my life on hold. Another three months or so should see me back to doing most things. Missing my daily yoga. Can’t wait til I can do that again.

How are things with you? Any plans for more study @outlander?

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outlanderSenior Contributor08 Feb 2018, 11:50 pm AEDT

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You have been working hard @soul i really hope soon youll be able to do yoga and drive again. Are you more independent with opening things now? And holding things with that hand.
Im ok for the moment lots of stuff happening but some positive changes too like finding a new therapist and also joining a young womens social group. I was going to study but i dont think i could handle it yet. Another intake is in a few months so maybe then ill be ok to pick up a course

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soulSenior Contributor09 Feb 2018, 12:03 am AEDT

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Still a lot of things I can’t do with my right arm and hand but I’m getting there. Have had to become resourceful @outlander. Getting dressed is still a challenge. I have to wear loose clothing. Putting on a bra is a challenge. I do it up in front of me then twist it around and put my arms through the straps.

I ask for help with the things I can’t manage and need to do such as mowing and changing my bed sheets etc.

I have been out walking more. The pain is still there but I am taking minimal meds and putting up with it.

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soulSenior Contributor09 Feb 2018, 12:06 am AEDT

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Your young women’s group sounds interesting. When you’re ready, I’m sure there are lots of interesting courses you could do @outlander

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outlanderSenior Contributor09 Feb 2018, 12:06 am AEDT

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Still lots of challanges but alot further than you were ❤ thats how i so my straps up too and i have to hands. Whatever works for you though.
Good your still asking for help though it must be hard mentally not having the independence your use to.
I remember you like to walk. A gebtle gentle stroll is always good. Do you go walking in a more scenic area? @soul

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outlanderSenior Contributor09 Feb 2018, 12:09 am AEDT

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Yea something different for me, id like to make some friends and learn social skills. Im really lacking in that department. I talk to alot of clients of mine but thats business not casual so its different @soul it starts up this coming tuesday and runs each week once a week fo a few hrs that day with aet lessons cooking classings dreamcatcher making and other things but not sure of yet. I wanto do some building block courses for nursing. So like one course is just on human antatomy for example. Its all broke down into individual units rather than going to uni

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soulSenior Contributor09 Feb 2018, 12:10 am AEDT

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Walking is in suburbia @outlander although there is a nice park that I walk around and also along the river. I can now manage walking the dog too so that is nice.

Looking forward to being able to drive so I can enjoy the natural environment more. Walking is harder than before the accident with my arm feeling quite heavy still and my hand having pins and needles and swelling up and joints being stiff.

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