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[tyme]

Hey @Banjomum1- ! Great to see you today!

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[Banjomum1-]

@grayhorn for you 🌹

[grayhorn]

@ Banjomum1-  It’s so incredibly comforting to know I’m not alone, thankyou for inhabiting the space and being so open and welcoming. 

Emotions are so tricky. I had a temper tantrum at my daughter yesterday(I’m 68, she’s 37). It took me ages to ‘fess up and apologise, but it felt good even though ‘it takes two to tango’. I find when I’m elevated, I trigger my loved ones into going off their nuts, so pretty soon I’m not sure who’s having the episode. Such is life. The only constant is change. 

What helps me? Trying to be gentle on myself basically, with varying amounts of success. 
Connecting with others who also struggle mentally, emotionally, feel alone, different 

What helps you?

[grayhorn]

@Banjomum1- Diagnosed with bipolar 9 years ago. Living alone, stressful client focussed role, not taking care of myself. Very other focussed. Lots of anxiety, insomnia, isolation, distress. Hurt my back about 6 years ago, have osteoarthritis, pain, weight gain, shame, loneliness. Moved in with my 2 adult children 3&1/2 years ago. During COVID, couldn’t cope with the isolation and sorrow. 

Around 2 months ago, went to the pain clinic at the behest of my doctor, turned a corner unexpectedly. Have been overdoing things now that I get out of bed every day, instead of only twice a week for hydrotherapy. Having nightly flare ups, nerve and muscle pain, cos I can’t seem to help overdoing it, moving after years of not. Instead of a constant flat affect, I experience a variety of emotions including joy now, there are good days and bad days. The beautiful autumn is a gift to behold. 

[Banjomum1-]

I'm sorry you are struggling 😔  you're right, emotions are tricky and right now I'm struggling to.

It just came over me last night and it's still hanging around today 

I feel if I could just have a hug 🫂 things would feel better.... but even that eludes me...so I wait... and wait... at the moment not much is helping except talking to you 

[Shaz51]

Hello @Dreamy , @Astel , @grayhorn , @Banjomum1- , @Flamingogirl , @Twilightsomniac , @MissinTooth 

how is everyone going today 

feeling very tired here as my husband has been awake since 2am 

[Dreamy]

Hello @Shaz51, feeling very anxious and overwhelmed right now. 

Hope you can get a good night's sleep tonight. 

[Shaz51]

sorry you are feeling very anxious and overwhelmed right now. @Dreamy xx

what are you worried about my friend 

[Dreamy]

@Shaz51 alot of things right now. But doesn't matter. 

[Shaz51]

sitting with you my awesome friend and sending you lots of hugs @Dreamy 😍