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Tough Times

Tough Times

I thought I'd open up this discussion for anyone going through a rough time at the moment and want to get some extra support.
I am struggling a lot at the moment dealing with a range of things. One thing a struggle with is Anxiety. This is something I deal with everyday. I wake up with it every morning and fall asleep (when I sleep) with it every night. Some days are worse than other days. Distractions play a big part in coping with it daily. At the moment being stuck at home schooling my kids is my biggest distraction. It helps most of the time however sometimes it can be a real struggle to stay present and calm. We as a family try to go for a walk everyday. We take our family dog with us. Another distraction for me is cooking but this can be a challenge as I struggle with motivating myself but when I get into it I create some nice things. Today my 8year old son and I made oat based banana and chic chip muffins. 😋😋

I hope everyone's day has been a good day filled with self care and motivation.
@Former-Member @Angels333 @Sans911 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Snowie @eth @outlander @Former-Member @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay

And anyone else who I have missed. All are welcome to join.

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Fell asleep again this morning at work @Lee82 after a really tough night. SO didn't bring anything home again so I could relax and try to sleep tonight - really need to be okay for tomorrow as I have a parent meeting in the morning.

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Oh hun I am so sorry you had a tough night last night. Definitely a good idea leaving your work at work today. Do you think you will be able to get an early night tonight?
@Zoe7

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That is my plan @Lee82 Dinner done - just need to clean up then feed my babies their night biscuits and I will try for sleep. Taken meds already so really hoping they work better tonight. Going to head off now. Stay safe Hon and know I will be thinking of you and still hanging onto that hope for you

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Thank you so much @Zoe7 I really hope you get the sleep you need.
Will be thinking of you too hun 💗

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Hmmm feigning a calm I am not feeling right now @Lee82 , I hope you are ok, I hope it was nothing too serious that you needed medical attention. I am so glad your psychologist took the care and time to get you the assistance you needed. I have no shame is begging you to keep talking to us tonight. Please Lee, for you, for your boys and for me. Talk to me my love

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Yep I second @Zoe7 in that I'm pleased you got some support and care today @Lee82. It's nice that someone took the time to help you with your physical and emotional needs. Make sure you get some rest now. You've been through a lot. Here for you too. ❣️❣️❣️❣️

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I'm so sorry Izzy. It was just from last night. My psychologist noticed let just say a stain on the arm of my jumper and insisted to see it. She didn't have another client to see for 3 hours and she knew I wouldn't take myself so she took me. Just a few stitches needed. She knows I don't have anyone to support me outside of here that could take me so she took me. Very unusual for a psychologist but she is amazing and beautiful.
i will be here babe I promise I won't go anywhere. I'm so sorry i haven't been here for you I feel so guilty. I just had a little melt down this arvo and I couldn't seem to focus on anything.
how are you feeling tonight babe? I see you went for a walk and gave your furry friend a bath...still giving you the cold shoulder? Lol

i am so glad you were able to get some rest this arvo too babe. That's great. @Former-Member

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Thank you so much @Sans911 . I am very lucky to have my psychologists support. She is amazing. I have been seeing her for 3 years now so we have a pretty good relationship.
hope you are doing ok today sans.

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@Zoe7 , hope you night is gentle with you and you get so much needed rest.

@Former-Member , how are you feeling tonight my friend.

@Sans911 you are awesome my friend thank you

I have had a better day today. After a conversation with him and Nat it has been decided that he won't be here every night, just the ones where I could be a danger to myself. He will have dinner with me and make sure all meds are taken and then leave. I still don't have any access to my bank accounts or fuel card, but he did give me a small amount of cash and will continue to do that until they feel sure I won't run. I managed to get through the day with no self harming, I didn't need to contact Nat because I was in crisis at all today, so I happy that he is now gone home. My freedom is important to me and to have him hoovering last night and controlling everything just made me worst.

@Lee82 , 💛 Always

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Good to hear things are a bit better @Former-Member. And that some safeguards are in place for you without restricting your freedom too much.
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