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Tough Times

Lee82Senior Contributor

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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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Ok babe. I will be patient and wait until you are ready to talk to me. I just feel like you are holding back and that scares me. I am here for you. Please don't let what happened last night stop you from allowing me to support you. I want to be here for you always. I feel your pain babe even though you haven't said anything. I will be here all day long hun. I am not going anywhere. I am under 24 hr surveillance again so I am as safe as I can be.
good luck with your chiro appointment and when you are ready I am here.

love you always and forever to infinity and beyond to the moon and back.
❤️

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Thank you so much @Zoe7 i have to learn to reach out more when I am in that state because I always go into shut down mode. It's hard to concentrate on the words on my phone and even harder to type. I feel absolutely terrible and sick to my stomach for the amount of worry and stress I caused everyone here last night. It makes me want to stop reaching out as the pain I cause is too much for me to handle. I also feel like I haven't been able to support others as much lately which also pains me. However even though I feel this way I cannot leave @Former-Member as I don't know what I would do without her in my life. I care so very deeply for her.
I also cannot leave you @Zoe7 @outlander @Sans911 @Shaz51 @Pollyotter @Former-Member all of you have been amazing to me and I feel I have made some real friendships here. I care about each and everyone of you and you all have touched my heart and soul in a very positive way. You all have made me feel very welcome and supported. I don't feel so alone anymore. Your words of wisdom have been amazing and there are no words to express just how thankful I am to you all for all that you have done for me.
💜❤️🧡💙💚

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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sorry babe I forgot to tag you in this post so I am reposting it @Former-Member

Ok babe. I will be patient and wait until you are ready to talk to me. I just feel like you are holding back and that scares me. I am here for you. Please don't let what happened last night stop you from allowing me to support you. I want to be here for you always. I feel your pain babe even though you haven't said anything. I will be here all day long hun. I am not going anywhere. I am under 24 hr surveillance again so I am as safe as I can be.
good luck with your chiro appointment and when you are ready I am here.

love you always and forever to infinity and beyond to the moon and back. ❤️

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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You don't need to worry about supporting anyone else right now @Lee82 This is your time to receive that support. It goes in swings and roundabouts Hon - and when you are able you will repay that support. Reaching out when you are feeling that bad is what we are here for so never feel you are laying anything on anyone. If we cannot handle it at the time we will step back - that is up to us to do for our own self care. @Former-Member did that yesterday and I personaly was very proud of her to know when she could not personally deal with things. Others stepped in - that is the value of the community and having so many want to support you. You have a wonderful connection with Dizzyizzy and have built a lovely friendship - part of the friendship is knowing that you both have the right (and need) at times to take a step back and part of that friendship is also knowing that whether you are here together or not those close feelings you share do not change. As for worrying us - that is the nature of our interactions here often. We can never be fully present nor can sometimes cope with interacting here ...and you do not have to be sorry or feel upset or sick for the feelings others have - it is hard but you also have your own life, your own needs and your own demons to face ....we all do. We worry because we care but we also need to care for ourselves - and to learn that we cannot change what others may or may not do - all we can do is be here when they need and hopefully that knowledge between us all is enough to help our fellow forum members through.

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Is everything ok? @Zoe7

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Sans911Senior Contributor

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@Lee82 - I couldn't say more or better than what @Zoe7 has said.

We re here for

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Thank you @Sans911 thank you for being there last night too. It means the world to me. ❤️

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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That is amazing @Zoe7. you are amazing. I am so very grateful I have met you. The feelings I have being on this forum is so very foreign to me. I haven't really had anyone in my life that cares so deeply and then to get it from people that totally understand where I am coming from is next level.
I will keep all of that in mind and I am also very proud of Dizzyizzy stepping away too. I know that must have been difficult to do but I am glad she did it. @Zoe7 I am in tears right now. You have touched my heart is a very deep way my beautiful friend and I thank you with all that I have for you kindness and support. You are one very special person. It's people like you I really wish I could meet in person so I can give you one very big hug. ❤️

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Promise not avoiding the questions or you my love, it's just a big day on top of being exhausted. Saturday's have always been mine and his day together and I haven't given that my full attention in a while. I gave him this morning and now after the dog is finished with the groomer I will be lying down to watch movies and check in with all my friends here. @Lee82

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Take the time you need honey. I just want you to know that I am here for you no matter what. Whenever you are ready to talk I will be here to listen.
love you 3000

💜 @Former-Member

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