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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 Contributor24 Apr 2020, 9:51 pm AEST

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@Zoe7

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Zoe7Senior Contributor24 Apr 2020, 9:54 pm AEST

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Been a tough day Hon. Anything in particular or just a shite day all around @Lee82 ?

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Lee82Senior Contributor24 Apr 2020, 10:28 pm AEST

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Got home from the hospital a few hours ago. @Zoe7

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Zoe7Senior Contributor24 Apr 2020, 10:30 pm AEST

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Are you okay @Lee82 ? Is that where you went last night?

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Lee82Senior Contributor24 Apr 2020, 10:52 pm AEST

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Yea that's where I was. Just exhausted and feeling like s**t @Zoe7

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Zoe7Senior Contributor24 Apr 2020, 10:54 pm AEST

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Sorry to hear that @Lee82 but understand. Life can be incredibly tough at times but it is great you reached out for that support to help you through last night. Are you able to keep yourself safe tonight Hon?

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Lee82Senior Contributor24 Apr 2020, 11:00 pm AEST

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Under 24hr surveillance for a few weeks so I am safe. Thanks for asking @Zoe7 I just dropped in to say thank you to you @Former-Member and @Appleblossom for your support. I hope you have had a good day today Zoe. ❣️

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Zoe7Senior Contributor24 Apr 2020, 11:34 pm AEST

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I am actually pleased to hear that you are being checked on Hon. It is so incredibly hard to be in such a dark place so utilise any help you have available to you @Lee82 ...and please reach out here if you need some company or support

I have had a very slow day - I needed rest and so I slept half the day. I hopefully won't be far off bed though as I can't stay up all night again - need to get into a routine again for work.

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Lee82Senior Contributor24 Apr 2020, 11:44 pm AEST

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Staying with mum is the last place I want to be but it was better than the alternative. They wanted to admit me but I screamed the place down and we came to a compromise. I guess with COVID going on it made them a little less strict. Have to stay here for a couple weeks. I feel like such a burden to everyone. Just don't want to be here anymore.
I am starting to feel the effects of my prn so I am going to say good night for now and thank you so much for listening. You are just amazing @Zoe7 . I hope you are able to get some sleep. 💗

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Zoe7Senior Contributor24 Apr 2020, 11:47 pm AEST

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Try not to think of yourself as a burden @Lee82 because you certainly are not - you need support at the moment and if staying at your mum's will help with that then look at it as a mini holiday. Goodnight Hon - hope you sleep well

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