Thank you Paula, that's so reassuring :)
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Thank you Paula, that's so reassuring :)
I have 3 children a son who is 17, two daughters aged 14 and 13.... I promise you that she's a good kid - you can tell that by the fact that she spends time with you and you are spending time doing things like geocaching ;)
Thank you Suzi, I question whether or not I'm doing a good job all the time and it's always nice to hear when people think I am :)
You are spending time with her, she's being fed, clothed and entertained... .You're doing brilliantly!
I can't really add anything to what Paula and Suzi have said, yep you're doing brilliantly, I remember being a teenager (very distantly over half a century ago) I was mean and moody (not in a good way) definitely a pain in the bum. I think it 's something all teens (and pre-teens) go through.
Thanks guys :) I'm feeling much better today (after an incredibly anxiety filled evening caused by me thinking my fiancé's ex was trying to get in touch with me and my fiance taking way too long to respond, turns out it was his friend' 's girlfriend, and me working myself up so much I convinced myself he was getting back with her!!) but I've woken up this morning feeling fresh and ready for the day (if not a little tired from being woken up in the early hours by someone's house alarm)
So glad you're feeling brighter lovely....
I've definitely felt much better today but that awful throbbing feeling has returned in my ear :s
Do you have issues with your ear?
Not normally no, although I work in a loud factory (only been here since May) so I guess that could be something to do with it
Might be worth talking to your GP about it?
I’d definitely see your GP, or the practice nurse.
I'll mention it to him when I see him next month, it's stopped again now, I'm just a bit ratty this morning, I'm hoping it will pass once I start my day proper, just having a quick brew and chill right now before I get ready
How are you now lovely?
I went a bit shaky and light headed this morning, I feel OK now and I'm not ratty anymore, just really tired, having a coffee before I go to my dad's and then work. My magnets came today so I'm giving those ago, although it's a relatively easy day today as I was in the right frame of mind to spend time with my mum, I'm just having a bit of a panic that I'm getting behind with my coursework
Do you and your Mum not get on well?
I'm sure you'll be fine with your coursework. Suzi and Paula can tell you just how much I've panicked with mine, what I've found that helps is making sure I take regular breaks, keeping hydrated and making sure that I'm keeping my tutor aware of what's happening rather then trying to battle through.
We can definitely vouch for that! You'll do more than fine I'm sure...
We get on OK, I just have some issues with her from the past that I don't know how to let go of and am unable to confront her about so if I'm in the wrong frame of mind when I see her I tend to get mad and be really irritable with her, I also feel sometimes like I don't meet her expectations and I'm not the person she wants me to be (although that part is probably my anxiety and depression talking)
I haven't spoken to my tutor about any of what I'm going through, it's an online course so we only communicate via email, it might be a good idea for me to talk to her about it, it's not something I'd considered
Mine is through the OU so I only email my tutor but he's been absolutely brilliant
I think it’s be a very good idea to talk to your tutor, and I’m sure you’ll feel a whole lot better afterwards...
Sweetheart, you won't be the only person who has felt like this and you won't be the first one to talk to your tutor about it...
I'm going to speak to her about it today when I send my assignment back in, I hope it goes well, I always worry people won't be understanding, I've seen it so much in the past
I know that worry, but as an education provider they have a duty of care towards you. They aren't allowed to distinguish between physical or mental health problems. Even if you just make her aware that you may need extensions if you're having a particularly rough time, it gives you some breathing space.
What are you studying?
Jaq's right, be honest!
So I used my magnets today to help me get on top of what needed doing and they have worked fantastically, I didn't get too stressed out and I even finished the things I wanted to do earlier than expected :) so my bathroom is now lovely and clean and my assignment is finished and handed in! I explained my situation to my tutor and sent her the email straightaway (No anxiety riddled minutes of should I shouldn't I?) so I guess the tablets are finally starting to have a positive effect. I'm feeling really good and am going to try and do some more work on my story, I just have a little bit of anxiety with regards to my tutor getting back to me.
And Jaquaia I'm studying to be a teaching assistant, what about you?
I'm doing a BSc in Psychology with Counselling, starting my level 1 in counselling in February. :)
Well done on sending that email!
Well done, sweetie :)
Sounds interesting, my tutor emailed me back thanking me for telling her and saying I'm doing great :) today feels like such a positive day
Woohoo! That's brilliant!! Well done on sending that email!
Well after a really good day yesterday I went to bed and my phone wouldn't charge (I know it's not the end of the world but it felt like I can't possibly have a good day, something has to go wrong) and I ended up sleeping really badly, waking up with bad anxiety :( anyway I got up this morning and my phone has decided that now it will charge! I'm determined to have another good day, although Lena is already stressing me out with her answering back and not doing as she's told... At least it's Friday and payday :)
Sorry that it's been a difficult start to the day...
Have you got any plans for today?
Yes me and Lena have already been busy in the kitchen, I've tidied my bedroom, just having some dinner and then we're going to take Mia for a walk. I've phoned the counselling, the lady said she doesn't know how long it will take for me to get an appointment but she's going to email the lady that I'm going to be seeing and ask her to get in touch with me so hopefully I'll have more information soon
I almost had another good day yesterday and then my headphones broke on my way to work! I know these are only small things but can I not have a day where something doesn't go wrong! I'm hoping that will be today, nothing stressful is planned, I'm not even using my magnets
I'm glad you're having a recharging day. Sorry about the headphones - but you know it's just something which happened - not that the world is conspiring against you - although I know that feeling really well myself...
Deep down I know that it isn't, still feels like it sometimes though! So far so good today, just trying to find my cat so I can put on his flea treatment (poor little guy has an allergy to flea bites and his skin flares up something awful if I don't keep on top of it but he's always off adventuring, I think he must go to someone else's house!)
I had moment earlier on in which Lena kept getting in my personal space after being asked time and again not to (sometimes if my head's not in the right place I can't cope with people getting near me) I sat her down and explained to her that sometimes I get agitated if people are in my personal space and if I ask her nicely not to she should respect that and then she stopped, so that was good and I feel much better now.
Anyway, after taking the dog out for two walks, going for afternoon tea and feeling like I still have enough left in me to go to the cinema and for food, I've realised how far I've come since I first joined here only last month when I was struggling to even leave the house. I wouldn't be where I am right now if it was for you guys, you were the ones that encouraged me to get out, to make an appointment at the doctor, gave me kind words and lifted me up when I was feeling down. I know I still have a long way to go but I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything (panda) (panda)
We only wave the pom poms. You've done all the hard work. Well done.(clap)
You've done brilliantly