I cannot believe, but came to close one chapter of my sorrow, and open a new thread. I hope that this new stage of my life will be filled with more peace, although struggle sometimes seems to never end.
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I cannot believe, but came to close one chapter of my sorrow, and open a new thread. I hope that this new stage of my life will be filled with more peace, although struggle sometimes seems to never end.
Love the title!
Great title indeed. And everybody here will have the same hopes for you. More peace and happyness.
Love that title, onwards and upwards and you'll soon be in Wonderland :)
I love the title! I also hope that this next chapter is much brighter for you lovely.
How are the days going? I hope less sorrow? Are you ok?
Yes, indeed, less. And I've taken a little holiday...until March 18.
(party) what are your plans?
I hope you've planned something lovely, even if it's just rest
Hoorah!!!
I will take some rest for sure.
But I will be anyway busy, should finish some things and have to translate a syllabus.
Otherwise, I'm going to switch off my phone for this period.
Translating a syllabus sounds hard! Is that for work?
Unfortunately yes, but I've taken only a part of it - 27 pages.
But if it's work why are you planning on doing it whilst you are on holiday?
I wanted to refuse, but the customer asked me a lot. So hard situation to decide...
But I will take the pages slowly per day so that I manage to present it within deadlines.
I do really hope for a holiday abroad in June where I will be totally outside my zone...
Don't spend all your time working please! Maybe plan some day trips near you to places you wouldn't normally go... What about a trip to the theatre or a museum or something?
I think it will be possible.
Make it possible lovely! You can choose what you spend your days doing during the holidays. Go out, go and sit in a coffee shop and watch the people, or read a book or write a book.... The world is your oyster! You can go out there and do anything you want!
Yeah there are lots of great things to do that dont take all your time. You deserve you time.
I've come across tv show "My Mad Fat Diary" on E4. Although it is basically for teenagers, but after I watched first series, I actually liked it; probably because it also shows the side of low self-esteem and mental health struggles.
That's a brilliant series!!!!! Awesome soundtrack too. It's based on a true story, the real Rae Earl wrote a book about her mental health struggles in the late 80s and it's based on that.
Fab!!!
Yes indeed. I've accidentally bumped into it, and decided to watch it for unknown reason. Many things are familiar and really worth watching.
Good! :)
I read sometimes members' posts here, just feeling too frustrated and anxious to speak.
It is understandable from one side as I have a lot of work and not much spare time, also still not getting access to free counselling.
Yes, I'm really over tired, but I'm mainly concerned because of my mother's condition, she feels pains in lymph nodes and with cancer, everybody knows where the things can turn...
I haven't received much relax yet, just slept more than usually on holiday.
This constant fear slows me down.
I've been planning a holiday in June, but not sure what can happen in meantime.
There are no exotic vacation offers (promised previously), unclear situation with my dad (not sure of willing to see them) and if I come to UK, it will probably be just a city break.
I mean I will not be able to see someone of you.
Is it worth thinking about paying for counselling?
I think I will wait a little and then maybe will pay for some sessions myself.
Why wait? Unless you’re expecting things to move immediately with the free counselling, waiting is only harming you ....
Yes, I agree. Why wait? Its already a shame your vacation is not relaxing. You might go to the UK later? I want to go there too this year if its possible.
Its a shame you feel frustrated and anxious to speak. I am sure I am not the only one here who likes to read what you post and talk.
Thank you, Mira and Paula.
Where are you from, Mira?
I am from the Netherlands. So are my siblings and mum. The rest all live in Germany.
Where are you from?
Romania and Moldova, citizen of both, currently in Moldova with my mom.
I lived in Latvia too and even planned to remain for some time (my dad is from Latvia), but our family relation is very poor and difficut.
That is such a shame. Even more so when those are the first people to turn to. I had a difficult time with my stepdad.
Those are some amazing countries. I love history and there is a lot there. The languages sounds awesome too. Always wanted to explore more of that part of europe.
I can't agree strongly enough with the others. I think you should not wait for counselling when you need it now lovely....
I'm also feeling so guilty just because I cannot cope with my inability to stand up to depression, feeling so weird cause I'm not like normal average person.
Can’t cope? You’ve gone through serious illness with your mother, suffered a bereavement, kept your home environment going despite being a carer for your mum, dealt with a horrible boss and continue to successfully hold down your job.all that while battling depression? No, you’re not a normal average person - you’re super human!
I completely agree with Paula! You're amazing!
You are right and thank you for support!
I mean in my country depressed and anxious people are still perceived as weak....
Some of the people I know noticed something, but I abstained from explanations as it's hard to describe my feelings to them.
Selena, you are definitely not weak! You are a very, very strong lady.