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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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Hey @Lee82 here with you too hun. And @Former-Member. We got you. Collapse into our strength and we'll hold onto you

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Thank you all for your support it means some much. @Sans911 @Shaz51 @outlander @Zoe7

@Lee82 , where have you gone my love.

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we're always here for you too @Former-Member

@Lee82 hoping that you may be heading to your mums house now

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The only way you fail anything is if you give up @Lee82 If not for you, if not for your boys then for me. @Lee82 Please let us all know you are safe.

@outlander @Sans911 @Shaz51 @Zoe7

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Ok guys I am trying hard not to panic and not blame myself beciase I left Lee mid panic attack but it is really worrying me. Now if she is ok she should be back at her mothers by now it's literally on the same street a few houses down. Honestly if I knew they where meeting there I would never have left, if I knew she would be alone after they left, I would never have left. Last time she was alone in that house she nearly succeeded.

@outlander @Lee82 @Sans911 @Shaz51 @Zoe7 @Former-Member

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@Former-Member You are only responsible for yourself Hon - we can support others but unfortunately that is all we can do sometimes. We all hope @Lee82 is okay but as I have said to you both before - looking after ourselves is priority number 1 otherwise we cannot be here for others.

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Believe it or not @Zoe7 , your words can back loud and clear when @Lee82 started her panic attack and that is why I step back because I knew I was in not fit state to really support her, that is why I asked for help before stepping back. I am just terrified for our friend and her boys

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Hi @Lee82 and @Former-Member,

I can hear that tonight has been a hard night for you both. You both so supportive of one another - this is a wonderful connection to have! However, as @Zoe7 said, you need to look after yourself first before you can look after or support others. Sometimes that may mean taking a bit of space away from the Forums to deal with things. I know it can be distressing when you do not see someone online and you know that they are struggling. Unfortunately, the Forums is a space that can produce such uncertainty as people have the freedom to come and go as they need. In such a scenario, hoping for the best whilst looking after yourself is key! It can also be important to remember that SANE Mods will reach out and keep a watchful and caring eye over members when they are struggling.

@Former-Member @Lee82 I hope that things begin to ease for you both, but please reach out and let us know if you are struggling and need support.

Kindest,

Amour_Et_Psyché

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hearing you @Former-Member hopefully @Lee82 will check in soon

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I am very much hearing you @Former-Member and am concerned also. We can only wait and hold ourselves and each other up though while we wait. I am actually super proud of you for stepping away when you did - that is immense growth Hon and despite your concerns you should be so very proud of yourself also ...a wonderful example to all of self-care.

Still holding space here for you @Lee82 - a support when you can is enough

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