I am struggling at the moment

Hi @Former-Member

I sleep in my clothes sometimes - sometimes it's too much of a commitment to take them off

But how great not to have to get dressed first thing in the morning

I know you had a bad start on Saturday - I hope things stay good - but we all have bad days - I still feel bleak and crappy sometimes and I have not got 4 boys to care for

I remember my Gran - my dad was first and then many years later she had 3 boys in 4 years - aha - I am glad I quit when I did

But the days with your boys young will pass so fast -

Decadian

Thanks for the support @Decadian. It's been a particularly rough patch. There were a couple of posts that were pulled by the moderators (rightfully so) which probably put my latest crash a bit more into context. I hope you are travelling ok. 💜😊

@Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member

my mood is ok this morning but I'm still feeling a bit wobbly. I am so scared I have so many expectations on my appointment for her to fix me. I am petrified that I will walk away not having sorted through anything. Right now I wish I could see my old psychologist for this stuff. You know I adore this one and she is sooo good at helping me to learn to live but possibly not at helping unpack what's going on in my head. I am just scared if I walk away with a head too full.

Hi @Former-Member 💕

Can you write down some dot points while you are with her today ?

Rather than trying to focus too hard on it now .... so you don't go into panic .... if you can let yourself know that between the two of you you can get it all down onto a piece of paper and nothing will be missed ....

Being as visual as we are, sometimes the best way is to take a big piece of butcher's paper, bad start drawing 'bubbles' .... like this ..... this is a simple one just to demonstrate ....

If you learn to do this with things that are bothering you, it is a quick way to ground everything that is floating around in your mind ... especially if it seems to be so much that you might not remember what you need to say .... which is how it sounds to me from what you have said.

If your therapist agrees, it might be a good idea to start doing this during your appointments, and if it works well for you, it might become a do-at-home tool you can reach for in moments like this.

i hope this helps @Former-Member .... 🌷💜

Let us know how you go .... xx

Thanks @Faith-and-Hope. I leave in an hour. im trying not to live in the past but my track record hasn't been so good in this situation. I'll try everything thing I know to try and communicate it all. There have been so many things firing and a couple that I can't talk about on here because they are linked to that messy part of my life. I don't know but i think you are the only one who knows who is still active on here. I could be wrong though. Time to stop dribbling and get ready. Wish me luck.

PS @Faith-and-Hope my old psychologist was possibly better at getting me to work out the core issues and understand what is really going on. She was able to cut through the crap as such. Anyway I'm thinking I'll have to try and see what happens.

@Former-Member

I wish you luck ❣

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@Former-Member, I just want to wish you all the very best with your appointment. I hope it all goes ok and that you feel better this afternoon. I am so sorry to hear how distressed you have been and I wish there was some way I could help.

Wow. Thanks @Sahara, @Faith-and-Hope, @Kurra. Feeling a bit grateful for the support💜😊

back at you @Kurra. Thinking of you too. Good luck with your meeting. I know you'll do great. I am hoping that the others listen and work towards a good outcome 🍀💜😊💐