Sleeping too much

Hi @Former-Member, my eldest was the same with being high energy, constantly fiddling, couldn't sit still. When I took him to the movies we used to sit him in the isle because he'd squirm the whole time and drive everyone around him batty. It never bothered him and one of his brothers would join him. I was a bit lucky he wasn't more trouble than he was growing up.

I was going to say to you that when I first began to look at when the wheels came off for me it was motherhood. I guess that's where the ADD stuff began to be more noticeable for me. It's really hard being the mum for all this stuff as we have a ton of extra stuff to remember not just relating to us but all the extras for the kids too. I was really lucky that the school were supportive, probably whinged behind my back no end, but they always made sure my boys didn't miss out on anything because I'd lost or forgotten forms 😳😬.

I hope coffee helps. And yes my school holidays were taking the boys to adventure playgrounds, creeks, sporting clinics, bike tracks etc. I do look back with fond memories though, you will too. I only just remembered this yesterday because of something you wrote. It's kind of nice to have you remind me of a life before this mess for me.

I think it will be good for you to get a diagnosis as well. It's not fabulous but helps ground me a bit.

Hey @TAB good luck with your appointments today. Thinking of ya💜😊

Just a quick "hi" to everyone. I haven't been going well lately, but just wanted to pop in to say "hello".

I have to get ready and rush out, so will chat another time. Psychologist today, plus alot of racing around.

Thanks for thinking of me on the "night shift" thread @Former-Member. I replied on there last night, but I think you missed it. That's ok, just mentioning it, there were alot of messages on there last night.

@Former-Member I read about your night in hospital, oh my gosh! So glad you're home again and ok. And good on you for distancing yourself from family. Awful what your brother said. No way, don't listen to that. You need encouragement and love. I had to distance myself from family, I think you might have already read that somewhere. We need to think of ourselves, so we can get well and if that means distancing ourselves from toxic relationships, that's what we need to do. Sad, when it's family, but your health is important. There are alot of organisations that help the elderly. I better rush now.

I hope everyone has a good day. Hugs to you all.

I know, it is hard @Former-Member especially family. I'm down to hubby and daughter at the moment, but that's better than no one. Once your health improves, you will probably feel more up to meeting new people. Once you're free from toxic people, your health will improve. Hopefully anyway. Sorry that you are alone. That would be hard. Love and hugs to you.

Ah - thanks @Former-Member

Luv the ozone layer thing

1986 - I had the chance to speak about conditions in the Juvenile Justice Centre on TV for a Current

Affairs slot at 7.00pm and right after that they showed the wedding of Andrew and Fergie

I asked my mother if she had seen me on TV and she snapped

"What did you have to do that for - you ruined the Royal Wedding"

Hey - it's over 30 years since then and I am still wondering - how could I ruin the Royal Wedding?

We are thought of as so powerful - when all the time people are busy upsetting themselves

Stick to your guns - text your mum - speak when you are feelling okay - and tell us your stories - it will ease your mind and I don't mind

Decadian

Dear @Former-Member

I'm so sorry this is happening for you. We need to think of you short term care right now.

Have you got a nice cup of tea next to you ?

Can I give you some short term ideas?

Can you contact someone to help you work out how to block their numbers?

Can you do this?

Have you a friend to sit with you for an hour or so?

This is a really difficult time for you and I'm not the best person in the world to give you care: @Appleblossom or @Decadian or @Faith-and-Hope @Teig is ( where are you @Shaz51?)

I think that @sadgirl has done some amazing work on herself with family.

You are a special and lovely lovely person. You need to think of yourself now.

PP