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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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Hey gorgeous. How you doing? Missing you. @Former-Member

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Hey @Zoe7 how did you sleep last night? What you up to today?

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Didn't sleep much at all @Lee82 Have had a couple of hours this morning but it is not enough. Will most likely try for a nap again soon.

Doing some more painting today - touch ups and cleaning up - then moving some furniture back.. I also need to head to the supermarket but that can wait until later today.

How are you going at your Mum's?

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@Lee82 Missing you too my friend. Things aren't great, I am not coping with anything right now. It pains me that you are having such a hard time and that your best option was your mothers!!! But on the upside she does love her grandsons and that is bonus, hopefully she will help you with them. There is so much I want to say but can't find the words right now. Love you 3000

@Zoe7 how is the touch ups going? Two years to get your meds right!!! It's day 2/3 and I am ready to give up.

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I'm so sorry to hear you didn't get enough sleep @Zoe7 .
It's great to hear you are still motivated to do things however there is always tomorrow so take it easy sweets. 💕
I feel like I am being watched constantly and being judged. Not feeling great at the moment. The guilt Is killing me.

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@Lee82

Gentle Hugs.

I am glad you are still here.

I actually have never been "under surveillance" and am not sure I would survive it. In that sense I had privacy and worked thru stuff in my own head.

Take the opportunity for self care and build up self concept.

@Zoe7it was good to hear about Tobes at bottom of ladder.

@Former-Member @Sans911 @CheerBear

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Oh honey I'm so sorry you are struggling right now and that your meds are giving you a hard time. I know they make you feel really sick and make things feel a whole lot worse but it will get better babe. I just hope it's sooner rather than later for you babe.
I am here for you always gorgeous just don't ever forget that.
yea mum is great with the boys but I'm feeling like the biggest burden. I am so ashamed of what happened. I'm just not coping very well either.
@Former-Member

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@Former-Member @Lee82 Fell asleep again - but really needed it. I did a few of the touch ups last night but need to do the rest today. I get a couple of hours of really great natural light in the late afternoon so I will do some of them then and the rest tonight. I can move the rug and couch back to its original position now but need to put in some screws to hang my painiting again first ...and Tobes is asleep on the top of the couch so not going to disturb him yet either.

@Appleblossom Tobes has been a great little supervisor. Last night, whilst I was doing some touch ups and cleaning, he stayed asleep on the couch - it was too late for him and he was tired poor little fella.

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@Former-Member The nearly two years was hell at times but I got through it and am now in a much better place than even before I got sick. Physically I am not as good but that is to be expected. I won't say it was easy because it was far from it but I am also grateful I had/have a great team around me to get through it ....and of course the amazing people here on the forum.

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Thanks @Appleblossom. How are you going today? Being watched all the time is horrible. Can't even go to the bathroom without being questioned.

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