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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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I hear you babe. I am not so good. Sorry I kind of feel guilty saying that.
what did you get up to today? @Former-Member

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STOP SAYING SORRY!!!!! It's ok to be having a bad night as well @Lee82 I have a very productive day and only on 2 hrs sleep. More phone calls, paperwork all caught up, done some on my Harry Potter diamond paining. What about you sweetness

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That soundsike a very productive day babe. So happy for you. We should celebrate those days so we can remember them on our darkest day.
I helped my son with schooling today for a bit and then spent the rest of the day on the couch dealing with my anxiety.
@Former-Member

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@Former-Member,

I have 3 kids. 2 girls : 18 yrs old and 16 yrs old and an 8 year old boy.

I hope you sleep well.😊

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It sucks that your anxiety is giving you a such a hard time lately. I am curled up under my weight blanket because mine is high tonight. @Lee82

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Oh babe I'm so sorry your feeling that way. Anything you want to talk about?
@Former-Member

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@Lee82 , not tonight my friend💜

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@Purplerain3 kids is a handful.

@SpiderLady @outlander @Lee82 @Former-Member

It is delicate and beautiful the way online connection can help. Even just seeing others getting along and distracting from one's own issues ...

A weight blanket has been suggested for me. I layer up in winter. I am reducing a med which might be causing me tension. We will see,

Best wishes for another day ....

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That's ok honey. Happy to sit and chat or just sit with you? @Former-Member

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Trigger warning!!!!!!! <br><br><br>@dizzyizzy yes I’m very interested in the weighted blanket. I’ve looked at getting one many times but price and weights I get confused then chicken out... <br><br>Tonight I have used a poor coping strategy thrown up in the shower and now I feel the urge to again. <br><br>All I have stuck in my head is a horrible memory of being around 5 sexual abuse I’m really hurting tonight. I want to run to my friends places but I also have felt so sick I can’t even tell if it’s physical or just emotional response. I do hope it’s ok I shared this- just feel so broken it fished out
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