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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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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 4:13 pm AEST

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@Lee82 @Former-Member haha good one @Former-Member .

I'm still here

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Lee82Senior Contributor18 May 2020, 4:14 pm AEST

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Was really good chatting with you babe. miss you heaps
love you to infinity and beyond

@Former-Member

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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 4:18 pm AEST

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Have you been out @Former-Member howa your day going

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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 4:21 pm AEST

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@Former-Member @Lee82 yes I went down the street earlier, I'm back home now. And went out before that to do some stuff and got something to eat then went for a walk

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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 4:27 pm AEST

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Sounds like a productive day for you @Former-Member i am trying to work up the strength to take my little girl for a walk.

@Lee82 , it was babe. Same here💖

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Lee82Senior Contributor18 May 2020, 4:29 pm AEST

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Sending you a big hug my friend

@Former-Member

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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 4:30 pm AEST

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@Former-Member @Lee82 I hope you can go for a walk. Sometimes I don't even feel motivated but for me its just a habit now, and it makes me feel better physically, a bit mentally too sometimes.

For me as silly as it sounds, I feel all gross and sick and whatnot if I don't walk, although I have a bad diet and eating habits

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Lee82Senior Contributor18 May 2020, 4:31 pm AEST

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Walking everyday and staying active is the best things for MH @Former-Member so well done for being able to do that. I have been trying to get out for a walk everyday but fail miserably everytime. 😞

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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 4:35 pm AEST

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I am very glad it helps you and not silly at all. I have the same problem with my diet. I either eat nothing for days or pig out on everything I can find. @Former-Member

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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 4:36 pm AEST

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@Lee82 that's true.

I feel bad after a walk too sometimes mentally. I'm seeing people I've never even seen in the town at all out walking lately.

There were heaps of people out a few days ago when I went walking with my Dad, and I saw heaps of Dogs too (I prefer the Dogs rather than people lol)

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