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Oh @NatureLover

I am so sorry you aren't doing well. Gosh yes hurry up November.

Can I do anything?

Perhaps we could devise a plan?

A daily tick off list. Four small things to share...

Simple things like:

💕 Write down one affirmation about yourself

💕 Recollect a fond memory

💕 Write down something you'll do when lockdown lifts

💕 Smile for 60 seconds (it's supposed to change your mood)

What do you think? Too much?

I apologise I have so much on my mind and it's foggy with headaches. My boys depot is next Tuesday!!!!

I am sorry to have told you the incorrect information. I am thinking of you sweetie. Sending you positive energy and healing vibes.

Love and gentle hugs 💛💚🌻🌄☕

@NatureLover

Hi @Anastasia ...I think it's good your boy's depot is next Tuesday, because if it knocks him around, it might have put the Covid vaccination in doubt. I hope it all goes well today for you both with the vaccination!

I'm so sorry your mind is foggy and painful with headaches and toothaches 😞 I expect you're dosed up on painkillers as well?

Thank you for the positive energy and healing vibes Thanks also for the positive plan. I haven't done daily affirmations for years...in fact, the last time I attempted them was during my 3 year nervous breakdown, and I couldn't find anything positive to say. I will try your plan...I don't have to post them on here, do I?

Thanks also for the list of things to do for various outcomes 🙂 You are good at this mental health work stuff!

My back got worse again, so sadly Sunday's slight easing wasn't an upward trend. I am going to research local osteopaths, although I won't book yet.

OMG - I am sorry!! I completely forgot in the end about your boy's birthday on Monday! How was it? How did he feel on the day? Was he able to get up? His 21st, too - very important! A big day for you too, with all you have on your plate and with your daily physical pain...I hope you went OK. 💚

Hello dear @NatureLover

Finally a chance to respond. We have just had our vacinations and sitting to get the all clear to leave. It was a much quicker process today 💕

Yes you are correct about the depot being next week.

I've managed mostly without painkillers thank goodness, not long now. Nurse told me yesterday that hospital committee will decide by Friday if my surgery is ok to proceed. Gosh I have every ounce of my being crossed.

I'm glad my little list of tips might help, no you most certainly don't need to share them. Thank you for saying I'm good at mental health "stuff" to that means a lot considering its what I am looking to do. 🙏 I smiled this morning for my minute whilst drying after my shower and getting dressed. Lol, felt a bit silly but it works 😃

Oh I am sorry the back pain has worsened. I hope you can find relief with an osteopath 🙏

Thank you for my boys birthday wishes. It was a really lovely day. He got up and woke me and the day was just perfect. I cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner. All his favourites. He was very grateful.

On our way home now, back to work. Love and hugs and I really hope you are on the up and up. Some sun too with your name on it 😉🌻🌄💛💚🌞

Hi @Anastasia , how are you and your boy feeling after your second vaccinations?

I'm crossing my fingers too for your surgery to be given the green light on Friday...

So pleased to hear that your boy's birthday was so lovely!

My back pain was pretty bad yesterday and today, so yesterday I booked an osteopath appt for today. They are only allowed to do urgent appts during lockdown, but luckily mine was assessed as urgent as I can't take much more of this pain. I've never been to an osteopath before, but someone recommended one and said they were like magic for their painful back. Bring it on!

I did your MH tips yesterday - it was amazing how difficult smiling for one minute was 😮

Thank you so much for your love, hugs, wishes and sun! You are always so kind.

Hoping that you and your boy don't have much reaction to the vaccinations. Sending hugs and 💚 and wishes.

Hello @NatureLover

Oh I love your message thank you 🙏

I am smiling whilst I write this knowing that you did the tips yesterday, so proud of you. Lol yes smiling for a minute is a challenge. My boys support coordinator gave us that little snippet last meeting, she really is such a Gem.

Vaccination has made me weary and I am sore. I have had to take pain relief and I am "working" from my bed for now. I do have a meeting at 1pm so will need to sort myself out for that at my desk. My boy seems ok thank goodness.

I am sorry you have had to resort to seeing an Osteopath, I must admit I know nothing of them, I must Google. I so hope it brings about the necessary change to allow you pain free days ahead 🙏

I believe applications are now closed for the sponsorship opportunity I applied for, so hopefully I will hear soon whether mine was successful. They take 12 out of the hundreds of applicants. The organisations itself aligns perfectly with my long term life goals and a Tarot group I follow pulled a "you will receive a scholarship" card this week! How's that?!

Oh I feel like it's meant to be, gosh I hope so NL. I remember when I joined this Community saying that I feel I need to make a difference but I'm not sure how...this might be it? I will let you know as soon as I hear either way 🙏

Now that my boy and I are fully vaccinated we can have a picnic, Woot woot we can sit on grass! I am looking forward to that. I mentioned we don't have grass so for us it is actually a big deal. Also we can have one with Mum OR Dad. Not both with both, only one on one but it's something for now. I cannot wait to see them face to face. I think we might try on Saturday. We can drive to the destination (within 5kms) and then seperate.

I'm hoping your family here are doing as ok as they can be 🙏

I've never asked do you have siblings? You don't have to say if you're not comfortable. I have one in another state.

Can't think of anything else for now...really looking forward to hearing about your improvement after today's appointment, gosh you need that.

Hugs, love and a cuppa for when you return

🤗💛💚🌻🌄☕

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@Anastasia wrote:

Vaccination has made me weary and I am sore. I have had to take pain relief and I am "working" from my bed for now. I do have a meeting at 1pm so will need to sort myself out for that at my desk.

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Oh gosh...I hope the meeting went OK. How are you feeling now? I'm glad your boy seemed to be OK after it...

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@Anastasia wrote:

I believe applications are now closed for the sponsorship opportunity I applied for, so hopefully I will hear soon whether mine was successful. They take 12 out of the hundreds of applicants. The organisations itself aligns perfectly with my long term life goals and a Tarot group I follow pulled a "you will receive a scholarship" card this week! How's that?!

Oh I feel like it's meant to be, gosh I hope so NL. I remember when I joined this Community saying that I feel I need to make a difference but I'm not sure how...this might be it? I will let you know as soon as I hear either way 🙏

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Oh wow - only 12 out of hundreds? You have all the attributes that would be successful. And that Tarot card - wow! And my dear friend, you already make a big difference here - please don't doubt it.

I had never heard of an osteopath either. Apparently they are more holistic and much gentler then chiropractors. The appt went well and she massaged my lower back and did some gentle back stretching exercises. She said the joints and muscles in my lower back had seized up. She warned me I might have increased pain for a day or two after the session - and oh boy yes, it was bad last night and is still bad. But I have to tell you a funny thing - she recommended a hot water bottle. I have refused to have a hot water bottle for 30-odd years, after one burst on me as a teenager while it was still hot. But desperation overcame my fear and I got one last night after the appt. OMG!!! It's bliss on my painful back! I'm a believer lol!!! 😄

I'm really happy for you that you can now have a picnic on grass, with either your mum or your dad as well, yay! Hope it's really fantastic, I'm sure it will be, and the weather's going to be fine for it I see (I looked up Sydney). Some grass at last!

Am keeping everything crossed for your scholarship application to be successful @Anastasia 💚🌿🌞🌷

Hi @saltandpepper , I'm not sure if you have your email notifications turned on, but just wanted to say I hope you're OK, and would like to see you if you wanted to come back and post. 🙂

@Anastasia I forgot to say, hoping you get the all clear for your surgery today...have been sending wishes 💚🤞

Hello dear @NatureLover

I am sorry to read elsewhere that your back pain has not diminished. Arghhh I wish I had a magic wand for you. Back pain sounds debilitating I really feel for you 😔

The vaccine really knocked me round but I am pleased to say I feel ok again today 😃

I haven't heard from the hospital so assuming I'm in, thank goodness. Now I'm a little scared.

Off for a bike ride shortly and maybe a one on one catch up with Mum or Dad, gosh how to choose.

Thank you for reaching out to our special friend @saltandpepper, I would love to see him too to say hello.

I hope today brings some improvement for you, I really do. I am sending you sun, love and HOPE in abundance my special friend 🌄🌞💛💚🌻