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Hi folks,
This evening I am recognising the need to Velcro my derrière to the sofa! It’s been a really busy few days. I had the girls this weekend & we had a lovely time. I’ve been in the garden today tidying up and pruning bushes etc. No kids tonight so making the most of the quiet & catching up with TV. Hope you are all well
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Sofa time sounds like a plan!
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Hi, I managed to get an appointment with the doctor for this afternoon re: my throat. He has prescribed Lansoprazole to reduce stomach acid. I feel happy that I have seen someone & that we will give this a try.
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I take Lansoprazole too! Hope it helps. I'm so glad you went and feel listened to.
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Hi friends,
So..I have recently found out that my ex husband has become engaged and they have set a date for March next year.
Of course, my girls will be attending the wedding. As you can imagine, it feels like the wounds that had started to heal have been opened up again. I feel very emotional, I know that we will never be together again, and to be honest I do realise now that he is definitely NOT the kind of person I want to be with. However, I am finding it exhausting dealing with thoughts about the past etc. Once again, I am saying to myself ‘you should be reducing your meds by now’ when my rational mind knows that they are keeping me well. On a positive note, my jobs are going well & I am feeling really creative at the moment. My friends and family are really supportive too. Thank you for listening and being there.
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Hunni, I’m so sorry. If it helps, I was married and had a new baby when my ex husband remarried. And I was still (secretly) distraught. It brought back all my memories of our relationship and our painful break up and that small part of me that still loved him grieved. Anyone could understand why this hurts (bear)
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Absolutely understand why it hurts lovely. Sounds so painful. I'm sorry lovely...
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Thank-you for your lovely words ladies (nod)
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Work went really well this morning. I’m going to start a new clay green man this afternoon & the girls are back later But first, time to watch the latest episode of the Handmaid’s Tale.
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Glad it went well lovely x
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Hello,
I have run out of spoons today. The girls are with their Dad this weekend, thankfully, as I really need the rest. I feel like there are tears inside of me that won’t/can’t come out. x
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So what plans do you have to be kind to yourself tonight?
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Well, I have just been to the shops and bought myself a lovely tea for tonight. I have also had a really long chat with my Mum (and cry) I feel better for it & we have decided that I should make another appt with the psychiatrist (it’s been a while since I have been to see him) At the moment I am outside in the sunshine with my cat, who is called Joe. He is such a comfort to me, animals seem to understand if things aren’t right.
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Cats do love sunshine :). I hope you get an appt quickly
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Pets are a great comfort aren't they :)
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I'm so glad you can talk things over with your Mum lovely..
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She is an amazing lady, she always checks on me & seems to know when I need her. I have no energy tonight but I am sure a good night’s sleep and a swim in the morning will do wonders for me. There is nothing that I have to do tonight, I have all weekend to catch up with housework etc (rofl)
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Can you plan in some positive "you" time?
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Hi there,
I have had a much better day :) A lovely, relaxing swim this morning. This afternoon I went to the studio with some of my pottery friends & then to tea with my Mum & step dad. I am missing the girls but know I need this recharge time.
Hope you are all ok.
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Sounds like a good day Arty :)
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So glad you've had some time to recharge a bit..
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Hi, today is going really well. I went to a car boot sale with a friend this morning. It was great fun, I bought a plant and various other bits. It was really interesting to see what people were selling/buying. I’ve planted the plant & also put some of my large home made pottery flowers in pots. They look good and don’t need watering! (rofl) Now I am going to do some art / clay work whilst listening to music.
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Pottery flowers sound a really good idea they won't grow too big and only need dusting and wiping with a damp cloth :)
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Pottery flowers sound lovely! Show us a pic?
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I’m not sure how to do this Suzi? I remember struggling before lol
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This should help:
http://www.dealingwithdepression.co....s-in-the-forum
If not give me a shout and I'll try to help another way ;)
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Hi, after a lovely, busy weekend & work this morning, this afternoon I am resting. I’m catching up with the Handmaid’s Tale, anyone else watching it?
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I need to rewatch the end of the last series and then watch this series... Is it as good as the first series?
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The series is s but slow in places but the storyline & acting is consistently good.
I am also enjoying Versailles (nod)
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I read the book in college and absolutely hated it so refuse to watch the series.
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Suzi
The handmaidens tale?
I studied it for A Level English. The society in the book/tv drama is totally believable!
I've struggled the last few days but I think the heat is affecting me & I am due a parenting recharge on Friday lol. I'm trying to take things steady, my crochet is out. I'm just about to watch a film on Netflix about the Holocaust. I was going to cancel Netflix but there seems to be some good programmes for the girls (and of course it is nearly the school holidays)
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I love Netflix, there’s always something I would watch on it
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What are you crocheting at the moment?
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Suzi, I’m doing the cost stripe blanket (Attic 24) it’s simple but I like it (y) It’s only a few weeks until our holiday, can’t wait!
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OO it looks amazing, is it fun?
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Had to Google what a "cost stripe blanket (Attic 24)" was and it looks cool, hope you have fun crocheting it Arty :)
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Lol it’s a cosy stripe blanket - hahahahaha. Yes, I love my crafts (blush)
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I’m feeling overwhelmed this afternoon.....There is a totally crazy school week ahead.
My youngest is in year 6 so finishes on Friday (many activities have been squeezed into the timetable for this last week) My ex will be attending the leaver’s ceremony on Friday. My Mum will be there with me which is good as I know it is going to be tough. All memories of the times the school have helped me through, especially when I was terribly ill prior to going into hospital.
My eldest is going to London on Wednesday for 2 nights. And then it is the school holidays for her too. I know that it will be lovely having them off school but it always uses lots of spoons. It is probably just the heat but things are getting to me. So glad, as always, for you guys being there. x