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Tough Times

Lee82Senior Contributor23 Apr 2020, 1:27 pm AEST

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 Contributor16 May 2020, 4:12 pm AEST

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Thanks @Shaz51 sorry I am a little on edge at the moment.

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Unknown userMember16 May 2020, 4:12 pm AEST

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Hmm I get a little confused at times. But for most part I would say No. @Former-Member
I certainly have had challenges to deal with. I have a slight reprieve between last night and today. So I am enjoying this as I am rather exhausted. I spoke with a male friend who gave me some reassurance. I didn’t find this helpful to begin. However I choose to follow his thoughts and let it go. He is aware of my anxiety. It’s certainly difficult to assertion when anxiety heightens a situation to be worse. I mean bad things happen, but anxiety escalates this flow. I honestly view anxiety as fine line territory. I’m sure as yourself and many of us do. How are you today?
I hope you are well and got some sunshine. 🙂 I’ve been quite non productive.

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Unknown userMember16 May 2020, 4:17 pm AEST

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Thank you @outlander
Relationships are certainly hard work. I realised I seem to choose a type. Hopefully with acknowledgement I can alter this for myself. I can only see how I go. And learn from my patterned mistakes. Fingers crossed. 🙂 I hope you are well today?

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Lee82Senior Contributor16 May 2020, 4:28 pm AEST

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@Shaz51

@Former-Member Has been a way for a while I am really worried right now. I'm not sure what's going on.

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Unknown userMember16 May 2020, 4:33 pm AEST

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Sorry to take so long my love. @Lee82

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Lee82Senior Contributor16 May 2020, 4:35 pm AEST

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Are you ok babe?

@Former-Member

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Unknown userMember16 May 2020, 4:43 pm AEST

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Honey, no I am not ok. Your reply to what I posted in "darkness" has me extremely worried as when a person gets to that point then no one and nothing will stop them from trying again and again until they succeed. I have seen this happen over and over with friends back home. It pains me that I can't do anything to make you want to stay. Unfortunately as harsh as this may sound if your boys aren't enough then neither am I or anything I say.

Lee, I am not giving up on you and I am never leaving you but you need to want to be here with me. I love and care about you so much, I hope you find your reason to stay baby. @Lee82

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Unknown userMember16 May 2020, 4:50 pm AEST

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@Former-Member, I am glad you have gotten some peace today apart from being exhausted. Anxiety does tend to make things worse but it is also a sign that something is not right sometimes. Please be careful to not be sweeping things or issues aside just because of it though. Can I ask you if you feel safe in your environment? Unfortunately I am not having an easy day today, it's kinda been a pretty rough week. I have been very unproductive today as well.

please feel free to jump into any thread or conversation that interest you. You may find that you have a lot to offer members and add to the conversation. 💖

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Unknown userMember16 May 2020, 4:58 pm AEST

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Hello @Former-Member

I am trying to catch up here.

Im sorry today is tough for you.

And actually what you said with regard to Anxiety is so true.

Ive been sitting contemplating it all. And how my feelings are running all over the shop as a result with regard to friendships and relationship.

I have had feelings for another person on top of this mix.

But it feels wrong to do so.

I feel safe I think but I feel like everyone is laughing at me. Now I know it's not true. Because last night partner and his friend weee being actually very nice to me. I'm running on No sleep. So clarity isn't all there. Wow I'm sounded like a jumbled mess. But I'm trying to be honest here as really it's the only platform to go.

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Unknown userMember16 May 2020, 5:07 pm AEST

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Honey I wouldn't try an catch up on this thread as we jump around and can have a couple of different conversations happening at the same time. Just find a post that resonates with you or you feel you can offer some support on and take it from there.

The truly amazing thing about the fourms is the ability to be honest, there is absolutely no judgement and your feelings are valid.

When you have anxiety it does seem to complicate issues but we need to take a look at what we are feeling what is being done and said to us and about us in our relationships of every kind. It's hard when you have feeling mixed or otherwise for another person, I don't envy your position at all. We are all a jumbled mess here so welcome to the family 😀 them being nice to you is that so unusual?

@Former-Member

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