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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hi all,
I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd be here. In saying that I have had some interactions with some of you and you are all lovely, so thanks for saying hi and making me feel welcome! @Shaz51 @Determined @Maggie @Former-Member @Faith-and-hope @Smc @SoS .
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you dear @BlueBay I'm ok. How are you today?
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Thanks for your update @Anastasia ...A week sounds like your best option right now. I'm really hoping the GP on Monday will give you a full week off. 🤞 I hope also that your workplace will respect that and not contact you, and you will be able to not check work emails...I know the feeling of them piling up behind your back for when you get back to work, but as you said yourself, something has to give 💔 and better that it's not your sanity.
Am waiting for my half-brother to arrive for his birthday afternoon tea...I was panicking a lot, earlier, at about 12, about the inspection, and had to change tack and just get ready for my visitor. I feel much calmer and have 20 minutes in which I want to just sit and cool down while I wait. I have spent all morning busy but haven't achieved much for the inspection...I had to water the garden for an hour (it's a huge garden) as I knew I would be too stressed to do it in the next few days which are going to be hot. Plus two loads of laundry and two dryer loads and hanging some of it out, plus lots of other small tasks...that means I will need to do about 3 1/2 hours' work this afternoon from about 4pm...not sure it's doable.
Sorry to rabble on. It's nice just to be sitting down.
How is your Mum coping with bereavement? 😞
Sending many wishes for you all...I hope this weekend has given you a little bit of a breather, plus time with your boy...
Lots of 💚🌷🍓
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Not bad thanks @Anastasia just packed my suitcase for hospital tomorrow.
xxx
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Yay @BlueBay ... you are coming to hospital to keep me company! 🎉💗😃 Sorry for my warped sense of humour. I'm bored already. In all seriousness though ... Your hospital stay will be no picnic in the sun, Im sure. Really hope the meds change goes as well as possible.
Dear @Anastasia ... As always, sending you my love and big hugs. I am sure your GP will have no hesitation in recommending you take some time off work. Otherwise, you might be joining BlueBay and myself in hospital.
Now wouldnt that be nice? 😜
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Ohh hugs @Emelia8 , @Anastasia , @BlueBay , @NatureLover , sitting with you my friends
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BowSenior Contributor
Hey @Anastasia just popping by with a squishy. Also wondering if you’ve been to your gp yet? Hoping you got some support and perhaps some doctor ordered time off work?
🤗💕
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Hi @Anastasia , am wondering if you managed to get a medical certificate from your GP yesterday? No need to reply if it's all too much...please just know you have a lot of people on here who care about your deeply, and want to see you with all you need, including time to recover.
I have been sending wishes for you and your family while cleaning... 💚 Lots of love.
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hello @NatureLover
Sorry yes I did. I am already anxious about returning next week. I wish I could just disappear at the moment (I'm safe)
Hope those fairies are going above and beyond, you deserve that. Take care x
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pancakesSenior Contributor
Im so sorry you’re feeling this way @Anastasia Are you still seeing a therapist? You deserve lots of support to help you through this shitty time
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
It's so good to see you @pancakes 🙏
Thank you. I'll get there, just overwhelmed at present x
Hope you are doing ok?
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