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I am struggling at the moment

I am struggling at the moment

I don't know why I am really writing this. There seems to be part of me which says that I need to pull my head in and do this alone and another part who so desperately wants to reach out for help. I am really struggling. I'm not coping at all. For much of the day I've thought about all the reasons to die and there are hundreds. There is also one reason to live that keeps me here. I can't let down my oldest son and cut out his trip of a lifetime. He would have to come home and pick up all the pieces for everyone. I keep telling myself I have to hold on until he comes back and then I can let go but this keeps me waiting to die not choosing to live. I have a cold sore that now goes from the corner of my eye the length of my nose and it's slowly creeping across my face from stress. It started on Wednesday and each morning I wake to find more of my face engulfed by it. I am so tired. I am so sorry to write this and I know I'm so lucky to have friends on here that care. I don't want anyone to have to deal with this as it is so depressing so I started this thread as a way of saying that I'm not well when writing here and please don't feel obliged to read or respond.

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I'm just heading off down to the gym for a few hours. What are you up to this afternoon? I'm here for you abd care about you too- I just want you to find more peace of mind and happiness and good people in your life @Former-Member

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Thank you so much @Faith-and-Hope for dropping in last night. I was a beside myself. After I got your message I cried so many tears until I fell into and exhausted sleep. For me crying means about 8 tears. Last night that was times 8. It meant so much to have someone just acknowledge my distress at that point. I don't know why but it was all I needed last night. I had tried so hard last night to set it up so I wouldn't fall over and I nearly made it. 2.00 am it started. Friday nights are so messy. It's like my brain remembers that I need to be stressed and anxious on Friday nights. I know where and what's caused it but I thought it wouldn't happen last night after I planned for it. Thank you, sending you so many hugs for so many reasons today 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💐💜

Hi @Decadian, @Former-Member, @Former-Member

thanks for the show of support. It's funny how we can't let go of things like being distressed on a certain night 🤔😔.

@Decadian I am doing 'dealing with conflict' as a subject in a women's education course I started back in 2013. It was fabulous and I faded in concentration from time to time but picked it up pretty easy. It was like a 2:45 min session mixed with lecture and tutorial formats. We had a 20 min break which I ended up responding to a post on here -can't help myself. It was good to be back.

@Former-Member I went to the farmers market and my friend dropped in for a quick cuppa but am really just feeling washed out from last night and trying to let the residual sadness wash out of me. I have to play taxi driver to my son at some stage this afternoon. I am still trying to find the energy to finish sorting my room. Wow what an exciting life. Still feeling vulnerable and small things stting me off. I really don't know how to be less sensitive to things.

@Former-Member

I hope your day is better. Are the older ones with their father for you to have a break? You've had a really turbulent week. I loved the piece you wrote about the homeless guy on the other thread. That touched my heart.

Take care all,

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@Former-Member..❤..it's amazing how a good cry totally wipes you out ...
Plan a nice dinner for yourself, candle etc...
I think your sensitivity is one of your strengths.
The world needs your kind. 😘

P.s. my time out is a swim at the pool by myself..I love immersing my ears under water so sounds are muffled, and floating along is so tranquil..a bit mazzy star ish! 😉..
Water therapy seems to soothe me...I don't do it hardly enough.
I live by the ocean and don't go hardly ever.
This summer I plan to do it a lot more.

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@Former-Member Water is soothing for me too. I love just floating in the ocean. Unfortunately I live about 35 min from the beach and can't really afford the petrol to go much. Maybe I'll try a bath after. I haven't had one at this house yet. I hope you enjoy some beautiful mazzy moments this weekend 😊💜🤗

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@Former-Member

❤️💕

Catch y'all tomorrow ....

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hi @Former-Member

how are you doing? hope the bath helps.

lj

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Hi @Former-Member

I live near the beach (15 min walk). I am very luck and I love the beach. In summer I tend to go a lot especially on my days' off. I love going first thing in the morning, and like you, I love just floating. It feels so calm and peace.

Need some of that now!!!

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I've just finished @BlueBay...yes agree I need this every day!... I can't wait for warmer weather here...❤💦💧🌊🌅

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Hi @Former-Member. I've had a shower in the end with lavender shower gel which was nice. How are you? I just read that you've the weekend without your kidlets. I am having a day of knowing there's so much to do but just feeling flat too. Maybe we need a pamper night tonight😊. I haven't done that since last time when @Mazarita blitzed it. I did just deforest my legs so that probably counts a bit. I'm supposed to be going to the shops. 35 min to get there. Have you any plans for tonight?
What have you planned tonight @BlueBay. Thinking you could do with a pamper night too💜😊

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Thanks @Former-Member...I'm going to practice more...much needed. 💧💦🌊💙❤...
My S2 was born in the bath....beautiful experience too...❤
Great for aches and pains...wash away!
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